PrideFest 2025 Schedule
Friday, May 30
PrideFest Sign Lighting
8:30 PM
First Street Footbridge
Light up the beginning of Pride Month! Join us to light up the Downtown Laramie sign with Pride colors!
The lights will be up for the whole month of June! Come take advantage of this photo op to show your support for our western LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Saturday, May 31
Pride Proclamation & Visibility March
9:00 AM
First Street Plaza
This year’s Pride March is not just a walk—it’s a declaration of possibility. We march to envision a world shaped by queer joy, love, and liberation. Join us as we take to the streets to celebrate who we are and proclaim a future that is unapologetically queer.
PrideFest Yoga
11:00 AM
Washington Park
Join us for a morning of mindful movement and community connection at PrideFest Yoga. In the spirit of queer futurism, let's envision wellness, peace, and balance as essential parts of our collective future. All levels are welcome!
Sunday, June 1
Pride on the Patio
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cowgirl Yarn
Bring your own craft, kick back, relax, and share some good vibes at Pride on the Patio. In the spirit of queer futurism, this event invites us to imagine the world we want to create—one of connection, community, and radical joy. Enjoy an afternoon filled with crafting and conversations. Whether you’re meeting new friends or catching up with old ones, this laid-back event is the perfect way to celebrate our collective vision for the future.
Kink Bingo
6:00 PM 9:00 PM
O'Dwyer's Public House Basement
Learn about healthy kink practices, check out examples of gear, and ask questions to local kinksters! PrideFest is partnering with the Laramie Kinksters to bring you a night of education and competition. From 6pm to 9pm in the O’Dwyers basement underneath the Black Market Vape & Smoke at 1622 Grand Avenue, join us for bingo hosted by queens Vegina Quartz and Liz Agna. Bring your singles! Enjoy a Galway Girl specialty drink to support Pridefest! Free food will be provided by O’Dwyers. Free event, donations suggested.
Monday, June 2
Movie Night
6:00 PM
Regal Fox Theater
Join us for a movie night celebrating queer stories and futures. Bring your blankets, snacks, and friends for an evening of cinematic exploration and community.
Showing: “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar”
Tuesday, June 3
City Council Pride Proclamation
7:00 PM
City Hall
Join us at the Laramie City Council as we make our Pride Proclamation official. This is a moment to honor the progress made and reaffirm our commitment to a future of equality and inclusion. Your presence matters!
Thursday, June 5
LGBT Book Club
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Night Heron Books & Coffeehouse
Join our Pride Book Club, Let’s Get Bookish Together, as we explore works of queer literature that inspire, challenge, and imagine new futures. Dive into a shared read as we discuss themes of identity, resilience, and liberation in R.B. Lemburg’s “Geometries of Belonging: Stories and Poems from the Birdverse.”
Friday, June 6
Rainbow Road Bar Crawl
7:00 PM to 11:30 PM, or until drinks run out
Celebrate the future of queer nightlife with our Rainbow Road Bar Crawl! Each stop on our journey will be filled with color, community, and celebration. Embrace the spirit of queer futurism as we explore Laramie’s nightlife together, envisioning spaces that are inclusive, vibrant, and full of pride.
Map and further details to come!
Saturday, June 7
PrideFest Drag Show
7:30 PM
Gryphon Theatre
Further details to come!
Sunday, June 8
Pride Hike
10:00 AM
Happy Jack Trail, Meet at Walmart
Reconnect with nature and community on our Pride Hike! This outdoor adventure is a chance to celebrate queer joy in the great outdoors while imagining futures rooted in connection and stewardship. All experience levels welcome.
Dungeons & Demis Game Night
6:00 PM
Canterbury House
Gather with fellow queer gamers for an evening of tabletop adventures and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious beginner, join us as we imagine worlds where everyone can thrive!
Monday, June 9
Social Justice Roundtable
6:00 PM
Canterbury House
Join us for an open, inclusive discussion on the intersections of queer identity, social justice, and future-building. This roundtable is a space to share ideas, strategize for change, and build community resilience.
Tuesday, June 10
Pride Storytelling Night
6:30 PM
Laramie Railroad Depot
Step into a future shaped by queer imagination, resilience, and boundless joy. Our storytelling event invites you to experience powerful narratives that stretch across time, honoring the past, embracing the present, and boldly imagining the futures we deserve.
Join us for an evening that blends memory with possibility, and where every story becomes a thread in the tapestry of our collective future.
Thursday, June 12
Pride Karaoke
8:00 PM
The Great Untamed
Further details to come!
Friday, June 13
Cabaret Night: Drag, Burlesque, & Comedy
8:00 PM
Ruffed Up Duck Saloon
Further details to come!
Saturday, June 14
Pride in the Park
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington Park
Celebrate community, love, and diversity at Laramie’s most colorful event of the year. This year, we're envisioning a future that is expansive, liberatory, and unapologetically queer. Drawing from queer futurism and radical imagination, Pride in the Park is a celebration not just of resilience but of possibility. Enjoy live music, local performers, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities as we come together to shape our queer futures!
Sunday, June 15
Matthew Shepard Candlelight Vigil
6:30 PM
University of Wyoming, Arts & Sciences Plaza
Join us for a candlelight vigil honoring the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard. This solemn event invites us to reflect on the impact of hate violence and reaffirm our commitment to building a safer, more inclusive future.
Post-Vigil Processing Space
7:30 PM
Canterbury House
Following the vigil, join us in a safe and supportive space for processing emotions and finding comfort within the community. Facilitated by mental health professionals, this group offers a chance to share, reflect, and support one another