Be You! Our collaborative is a community effort to better the overall health and well-being of our local LGBTQIA+ community living in and around the Upstate of South Carolina.
By partnering with local organizations whose vision aligns with our mission, we are able to make a greater impact in our community focused towards strengthening our LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
Meet other local LGBTQIA+ resources and connect with the services they provide to our community that align with the mission of our organization
Enjoy a electrifying performance from Synergy Twins and dance to the beats with “DJ Rubberbandman” from Epic Entertainment
Shop from local businesses who are LGBTQIA+ or support our same values and considered our allies and friends. We’re excited to showcase these unique locals
Enjoy an electrifying LIVE performance by the “Synergy Twins.” This brotherly duo will have you dancing on your feet. You don’t want to miss this performance!
These collaborations from local sponsors and organizations are what makes Pridefest Collaborative special to our LGBTQ+ community and our allies.
At our welcome table you will find everything you need to explore Pridefest 2023!
Listen to a story from a glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role model.
Meet other supportive parents in the area
Details TBA
Listen to a story from a glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role model.
Enter our cosplay contest to win! More details coming soon!
Meet other supportive parents in the area
We will announce the winners of our raffle(s), so be sure to stay tuned to see if you won.
Enjoy a #live electrifying performance from this brotherly duo!
Jump your heart out on our Rainbow Jumbo Slide
Dance to the beats of DJ Malik
Get creative in our creation station of crafts and art to help you express yourself
Sponsored by 864 Pride: Relax in our sensory room where you can calm and enjoy the parts of Pridefest you wish
Get connected with services from other non-profits who support our community
Shop LGBTQIA+ owned #local businesses, and our allies and friends
Get silly with it in our Pridefest Photo Booth and make a memory to last!
Enjoy exploring our “Touch a Truck” from police, fire, EMS, + more
Enjoy our safe play area for the kiddos
Show your pride with a cool face painted design or temporary tattoo that reflects you
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive event for all attendees, collaborators, volunteers, and staff. We encourage collaborators to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their products, services, and practices.
We love our volunteers and all of the hard work each person puts into our event each year to make it wonderful fun! Come, volunteer with Pridefest Collaborative or bring your group!
Get access to all of our local collaborative organizations at our resource fair. These organizations focus on our community and are considered our allies.
Hear local artists or dance your heart out with our house DJ. Pridefest is a safe space where you can #BeYou and feel free and have fun!
Bring the whole family! We have something for everyone who attends Pridefest. Whether you are looking for resources, shopping, or just fun with friends, Pridefest is for YOU!
Our collaborative of community driven professionals focuses on our mission to advance unity, visibility, self-esteem, support, and wellness among adolescents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and to promote a positive image throughout the Upstate.
Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community charity registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State and considered in “good standing.” Public Charity ID: 72086.
Contributions to Pridefest Collaborative are tax deductible in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. Receipts are provided upon checkout via our website.
For legal inquiries or to request financial information from our group, please contact us or visit give.pridefestcollab.org to donate.
Complete our volunteer registration to sign up to volunteer during our event.
Join Pridefest as a sponsor or collaborate with us to share local resources for our LGBTQIA+ community!
Contributions to Pridefest Collaborative are tax deductible and further our reach in our local LGBTQIA+ community towards empowering our LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
You can choose to give one-time or continually right here on our website. Visit give.pridefestcollab.org anytime to contribute to our mission .
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Our focus is to #elevatenotreplicate all the great organizations that support LGBTQIA+ youth and families in our community.