Our Mission
Stark Pride is a volunteer committee of diverse individuals that strives to be inclusive by welcoming people of all races, ages and backgrounds. Its programs, meetings, committees and events are open to all people regardless of age, race, nationality, sex, gender status, sexual orientation, income, religion, language, ability or immigration status.

The Stark LGBTQ+ PRIDE Festivals have been a smashing success with over 6,000 attendees for the combined years! The 2026 Festival will include MORE music, entertainment, speakers, educational programs, community booths, businesses, artists, food, and full representations of the broad and diverse facets of our community.

Proper Attire Disclaimer: Stark Pride is a family event. Though we respect everyone’s freedom to express themselves, we respectfully ask that all attendees wear clothing that covers their private parts. Buttocks, nipples, and genitals must be covered.

If it’s illegal to be uncovered in public, keep it covered at Pride!

Committee Chairs
Steering Committee & Event Chair
Cayley Brierson
Entertainment
Jonathan Becker
Logistics
Jonathan Lalewicz
Communication
Tracy Dawn Brewer
Development & Finance
T.J. Horwood & Nick Milburn
Merchandise
Jess Delegrange
March
Andrew Reed
Youth and Education/ Teen Programs
Angie Walsh & Stacy Marcum

For more information, email us here.

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Thank you to our generous 2024 sponsors.

The Stark Pride Festival Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community of Stark County and beyond. Through our annual Stark Pride Festival and year-round initiatives, we create spaces that promote visibility, connection, and inclusion.
As a federally recognized charitable organization, donations to the Stark Pride Festival Committee are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and directly support our mission to build a more inclusive community for all.