The week-long festivities that make up the Utah Pride Festival in Salt lake City are a reminder of Utah’s strong LGBTQ population. Besides a spectacular march, rally, and festival, there is also a Pride youth dance, a 5K run, a Pride interfaith service, and a program of Pride speakers and films.
From its humble beginnings in 1974 as an informal gathering in the park, the Utah Pride Festival has come a long way. It is now a Salt Lake City event that grows bolder and brighter with every year. The festival is now attended by more than 35,000 people and continues to grow each year. A broad spectrum of people can be found at all these events, including members of the LGBTQ community, their family members, and straight allies who wish to show their support.
Learn more about Utah Pride here, and follow them on Facebook.
Thanks to Alex Gallivan, David Daniels, and Pamela Berry for supplying the beautiful photos in this gallery.
