Boise Pride Inc
About Boise Pride Inc
Boise Pride is worth supporting because it does more than put on a festival. It organizes Boise’s annual Pride Festival, Pride Friday, the parade, and year-round community events that keep LGBTQ+ life visible in Boise and across Idaho. If you care about people having a place to gather, celebrate, and be seen, this is the kind of local organization that makes that possible.
What sets Boise Pride apart is the way it holds onto both the big weekend and everything around it. The annual Pride Festival at Ann Morrison Park is described as Idaho’s largest Pride event of the year, and the organization keeps the momentum going with outreach, engagement, and community events throughout the year.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Boise Pride Festival
The annual Pride celebration in Boise, held at Ann Morrison Park and described as Idaho’s largest Pride event of the year.
Pride Friday
A Pride weekend launch event with music, drag, and celebration, including ticketed performances.
Boise Pride Festival Parade
The Pride parade held during the festival weekend.
ATTENTION Party
A 21+ night event during Boise Pride weekend.
Community events, outreach, and engagements
Year-round activities that support the LGBTQ+ community in Boise and across Idaho.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To promote unity and celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and identities in Boise year-round.
Who they serve
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, allied, and supportive community members in Boise and across Idaho.
How your donation helps
- Producing the annual Pride Festival and other events throughout the year
- Festival infrastructure
- Keeping Pride events free and accessible
- Year-round programming and community outreach
- Supporting artists, performers, local businesses, and community engagement
Our story
Founded in 1989, Boise Pride has grown into a year-round presence for LGBTQ+ community life in Boise. It continues to build on community support while promoting unity and celebrating the diversity of sexual orientations and identities.
Events
Boise Pride Festival
annualAnnual Pride celebration in Boise with free park entry on festival days and ticketed components during Pride weekend.
Pride Friday
annualOpening event for Boise Pride weekend featuring music, drag, and a ticketed performance.
ATTENTION Party
annualA 21+ celebration during Boise Pride weekend.
Boise Pride Festival Parade
annualThe Pride parade held during the festival weekend.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Boise Pride Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Festival volunteers
- New board members
- Sponsorship support
- Festival vendors
- Parade participants
- Community donations
Volunteer opportunities
- Join the general volunteer list for Boise Pride events
- Serve on the small business outreach team
- Help with festival and year-round event volunteering
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does Boise Pride organize each year?
Boise Pride puts on the annual Boise Pride Festival, Pride Friday, the festival parade, and community events throughout the year.
Is the Boise Pride Festival free to attend?
Parts of the festival weekend are described as free to attend, while some programming, like Pride Friday performances, is ticketed.
How does Boise Pride support its events?
Boise Pride says its community events, outreach, and engagements are powered by fundraising, sponsorships, and donations.
How can people get involved?
People can join the volunteer list, apply to take part as a vendor or in the parade when applications open, or support Boise Pride through donations and sponsorships.