Las Vegas PRIDE 2024 is now in the past. THANK YOU for celebrating, activating, and sharing all the events and achievements of our 41st annual Las Vegas PRIDE season!

National Transgender Awareness Week, held each November, is a vital period of reflection, support, and advocacy. It leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20, a day set aside to memorialize those lost to violence stemming from transphobia. This week is an essential time for learning, community building, and taking action toward the rights and dignity of transgender individuals.

Las Vegas has long been known as a city of glitz, glamour, and reinvention, but its LGBTQ+ scene holds a fascinating history that blends resilience with celebration. From the early days of underground gatherings to the present vibrant and diverse community, Las Vegas’s LGBTQ+ scene has been shaped by iconic figures, pivotal moments, and an unwavering push for equality.

Winter is a magical time to visit Las Vegas. With the city brimming with seasonal attractions and a festive atmosphere, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the holiday season. From dazzling light displays to nearby winter excursions, here’s a curated list of the top activities and events to make your Las Vegas winter experience unforgettable.

As the holiday season approaches, many look forward to family gatherings, traditions, and festivities that bring warmth during the colder months. However, for LGBTQIA+ individuals, the holidays can also stir mixed emotions, from the anticipation of seeing loved ones to the stress of navigating family dynamics or facing feelings of loneliness.

The holiday season is a time for gathering, celebrating, and sharing joy with friends, family, and chosen family. For LGBTQIA+ hosts, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is a priority, especially during a season that can sometimes bring mixed emotions. Here’s a guide to planning a holiday gathering that’s as comfortable, joyful, and stress-free as it is fabulous.

November 30th is the 16th anniversary of my accident. It made me see how fortunate I am and appreciate the wonderful gifts I DO have in my life more than ever before. To explain the significance of this accident, I need to tell you what happened earlier that year that impacted the accident.

BE YOU! was the theme for the 2024 Annual Palm Springs PRIDE – Festival and Parade November 3 – 4th in historical and fabulous Downtown Palm Springs, California. Las Vegas PRIDE Royalty and their lively contingent traveled West and were honored to be part of the amazing 3-day festival!

The National LGBTQ Task Force is the oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the United States. Known as “the LGBTQ voice of the progressive movement and the progressive voice of the LGBTQ movement,” The Task Force bridges grassroots activism and national advocacy, connects funders with innovative strategic leaders, and works tirelessly to build power, inspire action, and create transformative change.

The 2024 Las Vegas PRIDE Festival made history this year, marking the first time it was held along 4th Street in downtown Las Vegas. Attendees experienced a vibrant celebration filled with music, drag performances, interactive shows, and inclusive spaces that catered to all ages and interests, creating a diverse and welcoming environment for everyone who joined.

I never got to meet my grandpa, Oliver. He was a middle-school teacher in the Seattle area, loved his family, friends, and volunteering in his church. He passed away before I was born, from complications from AIDs on Thanksgiving Day, 1987. This poem is a tribute to my Grandpa Oliver and a reflection on how far we have come to create a world where Love Wins.

Amid an era of political controversy and legislative debate, award-winning journalist Nico Lang offers a compelling new lens on the lives of transgender and nonbinary teenagers across America in their latest book, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era.