2021 Theme

Let’s Get Back 2gether. 

The last year has been hard. 

Coming together as a community is one of the cornerstones of Pride—helping us know that we are not alone and providing a safe and welcoming space to celebrate freedoms gained and those yet to be won.

Sadly, over the past year, we’ve had to find ways to deal with canceled plans, the loss and isolation of a global pandemic, experienced a turbulent election, and saw social injustices come to the forefront of people’s minds; all while trying to stay virtually connected with those we love.

That’s why, while Pride is a movement and not just a single event, we are so excited to be able to bring the community back together to celebrate and promote the history, diversity, and future prosperity of the LGBTQ+ community of the Heartland at this year’s Heartland Pride Parade and Festival on July 10th.