Lukas Serrano creates daily impact for the trans community in Las Vegas by embracing his authentic self and using his voice to advocate for those who may not yet feel seen or heard. Through his roles in healthcare and public affairs, he works to dismantle barriers to access, educates providers, and ensures the community receives dignity and respect. Lukas leads by example, especially for trans men, demonstrating that they belong and their experiences are valued.

Forty-three years ago, the Gay Academic Union (GAU) was recognized as an official student organization at UNLV. The GAU-UNLV were trailblazers, who not only created space for queer recognition and community on campus, but also shaped the identity of queer Nevada.

Have you ever just felt a little silly leaving your house? Maybe it was because you were wearing something a tad out of your comfort zone? trying a new makeup trend? or just styling your hair a different way? Me personally? I’ve never felt like that. I take every day by storm, walking like a fool into the mundane and terrifying, decorated with layers of paint, a smile drawn on from ear to ear. But how did we get here? From a young clown simply clocking in for a 9-5 to a micro-niche internet celebrity: honestly, I don’t even know.

As spring ripens into summer, May and June arrive with warmth, movement, and an undeniable sense of momentum. With PRIDE season on the horizon, this period invites LGBTQ+ communities to step boldly into visibility, celebrating identity while continuing the work of growth, healing, and liberation.

Join us as we enjoy the beauty of the Red Rock National Conservation Area. This trail is rated easy and uses a well defined trail with some light scrambling as desired. In and back on the same path, the total hike is just under 4 miles total and has a roughly 400 foot elevation change over the total distance.

Las Vegas PRIDE is gearing up for SUMMER 2026! ELEVATE PRIDE Pool Party will be back at SAHARA Las Vegas with the ONLY recurring charity event hosted on The Las Vegas Strip! Come celebrate EVERY BODY, have fun, celebrate PRIDE, and help raise funds for all our charity work!

Las Vegas has culture! It has Art! It has leaders in both Art and Culture! And I am extremely fortunate to know one such person, Liezl Siojo. We have known each other for almost 2 decades, with our paths crossing through the LGBTQIA+ community, art festivals, galleries, and downtown shenanigans! Her dedication to the arts and to individuals within the Queer Arts community is strong and deep, with a strong commitment.

As we turn the page to PRIDE Month, this issue of Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine is rooted in a simple yet powerful idea: community is not just something we belong to; it is something we build, protect, and carry forward together. PRIDE has always been about visibility, but visibility alone is not enough. It must be paired with connection, care, and a commitment to showing up for one another in both big and small ways.

These days, it seems like my friends and I talk a lot about our aches and pains, Social Security, and Medicare. I suppose it’s normal. I will turn 60 this year, and many in my circle are older. But there’s one topic we don’t talk about enough, and that’s what will happen to us when we age to the point of needing care, what the health care industry typically calls “assisted living.”

For generations, LGBTQ+ Americans have fought not only for visibility and equality, but also for the fundamental right to participate fully in democracy. From the early activism that followed the Stonewall Uprising to modern-day movements advocating for equality, healthcare access, safety, and representation, voting has remained one of the most powerful tools our community has to shape the future.

When Lo Colby’s name was announced at the finale of Miss International Queen – USA 2026, time seemed to stand still. The dazzling stage at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City faded into the background as a wave of emotion took over: shock, disbelief, joy, and something even deeper: validation.

What do you think of when asked, “What is your community?” It’s often categorized by race, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics of shared identity. But community can also mean shared goals, like allies. As someone who has lived with a disability for most of my life, this is how I primarily define my community.

The glamour, emotion, and undeniable power of authenticity take center stage in this issue’s exclusive fashion spread, captured during the unforgettable week of the Miss International Queen USA 2026 competition. Held at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, the event brought together some of the nation’s most inspiring transgender women for a dazzling showcase of beauty, resilience, and individuality.

Few entertainers have embodied spectacle, resilience, and reinvention quite like Liberace. Born Wladziu Valentino Liberace in 1919, he came of age during the hardships of the Great Depression, using his extraordinary musical talent to help support his family by playing piano for dance classes and even washing dishes to make ends meet. Those humble beginnings would shape a career defined not only by virtuosity but by an unmatched commitment to showmanship.

His stage name is not one to be mispronounced! “El Lalito” is usually broadcast as loud as possible through the club’s microphone as he saunters or glides onto the stage with his Latin Flair and exciting showmanship. Eduardo is a treat to the soul with his gleaming eyes and bright smile. I was fortunate to catch up with him during one of his performances with the Las Vegas Men’s Chorus, and we chatted about everything!

A new voice is stepping forward with a mission rooted not in individual recognition, but in collective empowerment. The newly crowned Miss Las Vegas Latin PRIDE 2026 is already defining her reign with a clear, purposeful vision: to strengthen bonds between the LatinX and LGBTQIA+ communities across Southern Nevada.

Liquid Gold at Oddyssey Noir manages to do something rare; it transforms nightlife into an immersive, living editorial where every guest is both audience and star. More than just a Friday night out, Liquid Gold is a sensory experience that blurs the boundaries between music, fashion, and performance, inviting guests to step fully into their most expressive selves.