Pets: Our Best Allies
This year, our Family & Youth Committee is proud to host two special initiatives celebrating creativity, compassion, and community care.
Pop-Up Youth Art Gallery 🎨
Come explore a vibrant collection of artwork created by local LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
This pop-up gallery highlights the voices, identities, and imagination of young people in our community—offering a space where they can be seen, celebrated, and supported.
This year’s gallery will also feature artwork by Anthony Ramos Jr. and Ryan “J.J.” Godbey in remembrance of their lives, creativity, and lasting impact on our community. We are honored to share their work and celebrate the joy and inspiration they brought to others.
Whether you’re stopping by with family or just passing through, we invite you to take a moment to experience the world through their eyes.
Are You a Young Artist?
We would love to showcase your work! Submit your artwork using the link below.
Pop-Up Youth Art Gallery 🎨
Come explore a vibrant collection of artwork created by local LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
This pop-up gallery highlights the voices, identities, and imagination of young people in our community—offering a space where they can be seen, celebrated, and supported.
This year’s gallery will also feature artwork by Anthony Ramos Jr. and Ryan “J.J.” Godbey in remembrance of their lives, creativity, and lasting impact on our community. We are honored to share their work and celebrate the joy and inspiration they brought to others.
Whether you’re stopping by with family or just passing through, we invite you to take a moment to experience the world through their eyes.
Are You a Young Artist?
We would love to showcase your work! Submit your artwork using the link below.
Humane Society Donation Drive🐾
In honor of a beloved community member we lost this past year
As part of this year’s festival, we are also hosting a donation drive to support our local humane society. This effort is dedicated to the memory of Ryan "J.J." Godbey, whose love for animals and community continues to inspire us.
Animals are more than companions: they are comfort, safety, and unconditional love.
Pets truly are our best allies.
What to Bring
The humane society has shared a list of their most-needed items. If you’re able, please consider bringing:
🐶 Pet Care Supplies
How to Participate: Bring your donations to the Family & Youth area during the festival. Volunteers will be there to collect items and answer any questions. Donors may also receive a gift while supplies last.
By supporting both youth expression and animal care, we’re building a Pride celebration rooted in empathy, creativity, and connection, values that strengthen our entire community!
In honor of a beloved community member we lost this past year
As part of this year’s festival, we are also hosting a donation drive to support our local humane society. This effort is dedicated to the memory of Ryan "J.J." Godbey, whose love for animals and community continues to inspire us.
Animals are more than companions: they are comfort, safety, and unconditional love.
Pets truly are our best allies.
What to Bring
The humane society has shared a list of their most-needed items. If you’re able, please consider bringing:
🐶 Pet Care Supplies
- Puppy and kitten dry food
- Puppy and kitten canned food
- Puppy and kitten milk replacement
- Pet nursing bottles
- Cat litter
- Dry dog and cat food
- Slip leads
- Dish soap
- Bleach
- 9" x 13" cake pans
- Muffin tins
- Copy paper
- Manila file folders
- Colored paper
- Mop heads
- Brooms and dust pans
How to Participate: Bring your donations to the Family & Youth area during the festival. Volunteers will be there to collect items and answer any questions. Donors may also receive a gift while supplies last.
By supporting both youth expression and animal care, we’re building a Pride celebration rooted in empathy, creativity, and connection, values that strengthen our entire community!