About USA Prides
The Premier Association Supporting & Enabling Pride Organizers in the United States
Mission
USA Prides supports LGBTQ+ Pride organizations in the United States and its territories through collaboration, networking, resource-sharing, and education.
Vision
USA Prides envisions a nationwide network of LGBTQ+ Pride organizations working together to successfully create safe, accessible, and inclusive spaces within their communities.
Values
Collaborate, Unite, Educate, Network
Creating a vibrant and robust community of Pride organizations
USA Prides was established in October 2018 with the purpose of creating a vibrant and robust community of Pride organizations in the United States.
We welcome any LGBTQ+ organization that produces Pride events for their respective community as one of its purposes or activities. Pride events may include a parade, march, rally, festival, arts or cultural festival or event, or some other activity organized for the LGBTQ+ community.
Membership in USA Prides provides significant value, with opportunities to network, collaborate, share resources, and learn with fellow Pride organizers. These opportunities are provided on a regional level through our four districts, at the national level through national member meetings, resources, and the annual national conference, and internationally through our partnership with InterPride, the International Association of Pride Organizers. We partner with InterPride as a national Pride platform representing the unique, domestic national interests of Pride organizers in the U.S. and its territories. USA Prides members enjoy joint membership with InterPride.
USA Prides Bylaws
You can view a copy of the USA Prides Bylaws by clicking here.
USA Prides Districts
USA Prides is divided into four regional member districts, allowing members to connect and network with fellow members on a variety of common causes and regional concerns. Want to keep up with the latest meetings, news, and updates from your district? Join your district announcement/email list.
Central District
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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South Dakota
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Wisconsin
Eastern District
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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Vermont
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West Virginia
Southern District
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Alabama
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Arkansas
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Florida
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Georgia
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Louisiana
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Mississippi
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North Carolina
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Oklahoma
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Puerto Rico
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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Virginia
Western District
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Alaska
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American Samoa
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Arizona
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California
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Colorado
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Guam
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Idaho
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Hawaii
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Montana
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Oregon
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Nevada
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New Mexico
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N. Mariana Islands
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Utah
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Washington
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Wyoming
Our History
In October 2018 USAP was formed in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the InterPride World Conference. 26 individuals from 24 Pride organizations became founding members, elected a founding board, approved bylaws, and authorized the founding board to incorporate the organization, and manage and conduct officer elections within 90 days of receiving the IRS 501(c)(3) determination.
Founding Board
Served from October 6, 2018, to September 19, 2019.
Co-President - Lo Roberts, Houston Pride & Ron deHarte, Palm Springs Pride
Vice President - Perin Hurewitz, Heritage of Pride, NYC Pride
Treasurer - Richard Brethour-Bell, Santa Fe HRA
Secretary - Dave Wait, Motor City Pride