2025 Heartland Pride Festival
July 12, 2025
Saturday, July 12 @ The Chi Health Center
This year’s Pride Festival will be at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, July 12. The celebration will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Pride Parade—doors will open around noon. The festival will feature dozens of LGBTQIA+-friendly vendors and local artisans, an 18+ area, food, beverages, a star-studded entertainment lineup, and much more!
Last year was one of the largest festivals in Heartland Pride history, and this year promises to be even bigger! Keep an eye on our socials and check back frequently, as more details are coming soon!
General Admission
Festival & Show-
Over 150 Vendors
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Karaoke with RCMC
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Local & National Entertainment
VIP Tickets
Festival, Show, & VIP Lounge Access-
VIP Lounge Access
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Meet & Greet with Select Artists
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Complimentary Appetizers & Desserts
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Great Reserved Seats in Sections 103-106
Discounted tickets for attendees 11-17 years old can be purchased at the gate the day of the festival. 10 and under are free admission.
What does buying a ticket support?
Scholarship Program: Heartland Pride is committed to empowering LGBTQ+ youth through education. Each ticket sold helps fund scholarships that support deserving students in pursuing their academic goals and dreams.
Grant Program for Local LGBT+ Related Groups: We believe in uplifting local organizations that advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and support the community. Every ticket sold helps us provide grants to these groups, enabling them to continue their invaluable work.
Local Groups & Artisans: Ticket sales subsidize festival spaces for local nonprofits and artists to showcase their missions and sell their creations.
Local LGBT+ Entertainment: Ticket sales help us fund and promote performances by local drag artists and entertainers at both the Heartland Pride Festival and throughout the year.
National Acts: Buying a ticket allows Heartland Pride to Bring in renowned performers from across the country to Omaha. Buying this year’s national acts ticket’s separately would normally cost over $175!
Local Vendors: Ticket sales support contracting with Omaha businesses to provide services that make Heartland Pride happen.
2025 Entertainment
Adam
Co-Emcee
Adam hosts Karaoke at the Maxx every Wednesday at 9pm. His favorite things are his husband, music, tequila and beer in that order lol. Also, his gay awakening was Whitney Houston in the bodyguard and he loves to BBQ. His ideal evening is spent with his family BBQing and throwing shade!
Lucy
Co-Emcee
Lucy Cerise has been a mainstay of the Nebraska drag community for 11 years. Over the years Lucy has won local titles as well as competing on the national stage twice. She has proudly served on the Heartland Pride board for 3 years as well as being the Secretary for the Stonewall Democrats Caucus. Remember to live authentically, love unconditionally, and be loud.
Local Artists
4:30 PM
Nico Carney
Comedian | 5 PM
Nico Carney is a Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, and actor whose stand-up explores life as a trans man, his Southern upbringing, and sharp, offbeat observations. He made his late-night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2024 and was named a Vulture “Comedian You Should and Will Know.” Nico was a 2023 JFL New Face and performed in Netflix’s “Introducing…” showcase. His first hour premiered at Netflix Is a Joke Festival and New York Comedy Festival in 2024. He stars in She’s the He, premiering at SXSW 2025, and co-hosts the podcast Boys Club, now a web series in development.
Local Artists & Parade Awards
6:00 PM
Nina West
Drag Queen | 6:30 PM
Nina West is an award-winning performer, queer activist, and singer based in Columbus, Ohio. She stole hearts as Miss Congeniality on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 and returned to slay again on All Stars Season 9 in 2024. Named Columbus’s Top Local Artist in 2019, Nina blends camp, kindness, and powerhouse talent across stage and screen. Her three EPs—Drag Is Magic, John Goodman, and The West Christmas Ever—showcase her signature mix of humor, heart, and holiday cheer.
Local Artists
7:00 PM
Saucy Santana
Rapper | 8 PM
Saucy Santana is a bold, unapologetic rapper and viral sensation who went from City Girls’ makeup artist to breakout star. Saucy dropped the debut single “Walk Em Like A Dog” in 2019 and quickly lit up the internet with hits like “Walk,” “Here We Go,” and the TikTok smash “Material Girl.” In 2022, Saucy leveled up with the remix “Material Gworrllllllll!” featuring Madonna. A recurring face on Love & Hip Hop: Miami, Santana blends fierce bars, fierce looks, and even fiercer attitude—cementing a place as a rising icon in hip-hop and pop culture.
