Kentuckiana Pride Foundation

Description

The Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade have been produced annually since 2001 and 2004, respectively, and trace their history to Louisville's Gay Pride Week that began with a picnic in 1982. The organization's events remember and carry forward the work of countless individuals who spoke up to demand and bring about changes that afford lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals the same dignity and regard afforded to others. Our work strengthens a culture that values the diversity embodied by people throughout our region. Some have worked tirelessly to protect individuals living, working, and worshiping in the Louisville metropolitan area from discrimination. Others have fought for the right to marry. Still more work to support our youth, the homeless, and those living with HIV or AIDS.