Emerald Coast Pride
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Niceville Community Center
202 Partin Dr. N, Niceville, FL
Join us for a day full of family-friendly activities at the Niceville Community Center on June 1, 2024. Enjoy games, food trucks, face painting, music by DJ Mike Ice, a virtual silent auction, a gender-affirming clothing swap, and more throughout the day at the free event. Also, join us for Pride Prom the same evening!
Scroll down to see the day's schedule, t-shirt information, sponsors, pride flag sale, and clothing swap information!
Event Schedule
8:30am: Event begins!
Enjoy activities, games, crafts, food trucks, and more!
9:00am: Gulf Coast Pride Choir
We're kicking off with a performance of NW Florida's newest LGBTQ+ choir!
9:15am: Pride Inspirational Talk
PFLAG Niceville talks about why we need Pride now more than ever.
9:20am: Pride Walk
We're taking this party on the road! Water provided. Route: From the Niceville Community Center to John Sims Parkway, turning around at Juniper and walking back to the Niceville Community Center.
10:15am: Movies with Pride
Screening of the Disney short, "Out."
10:30am: Open Mic
We're opening it up to the most important people at this event: YOU!
2:00pm: Daytime events conclude
Join us for Pride Prom later!
6:00pm-9:30pm: Pride Prom
Free and all ages are welcome!
Virtual Silent Auction
Details coming soon! If you are interested in donating to our Silent Auction. Please email jane@pflagniceville.com
Information Fair
For questions about tables at the Pride event’s Information Fair, please email jane@pflagniceville.com
Times subject to change prior to the event. Visit PFLAGniceville.com for more details.
Learn about sponsorship opportunities below!
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Emerald Coast Pride T-Shirt
We are excited to debut the official t-shirt for Emerald Coast Pride 2024!
This year, we have a wide array of t-shirt colors and options for your to pick from, including: short sleeves, long sleeves, tank tops, and hoodies. Sizes range from Youth XS to Adult XXXXL.
To ensure you receive your t-shirt before Emerald Coast Pride 2024 on June 1, we are closing this campaign on May 6. So, order here now!
Funds acquired from t-shirt sales will assist us in continuing our education, advocacy, and support initiatives benefiting the local queer community.
Clothing Drive & Flag Sale
Dedicate a Pride Flag for $5
Show your support for PFLAG Niceville and the LGBTQIA+ community at large in a colorful and meaningful way by purchasing and dedicating a pride flag of your choosing to an LGBTQIA+ person or ally that has made a positive impact on your life.
Imagine the pride and joy of seeing your loved one's name alongside a vibrant display of solidarity, waving proudly throughout the route of the Emerald Coast Pride Walk on June 1, 2024. When you purchase a pride flag for $5, a member from our team will adorn it with the name you wish to dedicate it to. On May 25, 2024, all dedicated pride flags will be placed alongside the route of the Emerald Coast Pride Walk on John Sims Parkway in Niceville, FL.
By participating in this new PFLAG Niceville campaign, you are increasing visibility of the local queer community. Funds acquired through this campaign will continue PFLAG Niceville's efforts to educate, support, and advocate for LGBTQIA+ persons residing in the panhandle of Florida.
Whether it's for a friend, family member, colleague, or yourself, every little pride flag represents a powerful symbol of affirmation and unity. Let's paint the streets with love and equality, one flag at a time. Purchase yours today and be a part of something truly special.
Pride Closet (Gender-affirming clothing swap)
Get ready to strut your stuff in style!
Join us for our LGBTQ Clothing Drive at Emerald Coast Pride 2024 on June 1, 2024, to help make Pride Prom extra special for everyone, regardless of age or identity!
Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or you're an ally, your support makes a huge difference.
We're collecting gently used or new gender-affirming clothing for all ages . From fabulous dresses and dapper suits to accessories that shine, every donation adds a touch of love and acceptance to someone's prom experience. Let's make sure everyone feels confident and comfortable to be themselves on this special night!
For more information, email pam@pflagniceville.com.
2024 Sponsors
Rainbow Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Become a sponsor!
This year's Pride event will look a little different, but it promises to be our biggest and best yet: games, food trucks, and a prom.
All the events will take place under one roof.
While the event space does not allow for a vendor market (no for sale items allowed), it does offer the safety and security of a private venue, is fully air conditioned (a premium in June), and allows all of the activities to happen in one spot.
Bronze Sponsors of $100 or more will receive a certificate of sponsorship, a rainbow window cling they can display to promote they are an LGBTQIA+ community ally, and recognition on the day of the event.
Silver Sponsors of $250 or more will receive the aforementioned items, and their business information/logo will be listed on our website as a safe place for LGBTQIA+ individuals to support.
Gold Sponsors of $500 or more will receive the aforementioned items, and 2 free PFLAG Niceville t-shirts.
Rainbow Sponsors of $1000 or more will receive all of the aforementioned items, and permission to set-up INSIDE the event building. No for sale items. No tents allowed on premises. 8ft table provided.
To purchase sponsorship:
Send your payment via one of these options: PayPal, Venmo @pflag_niceville, credit card, or check.
Email the completed form to misti@pflagniceville.com
Thank you!
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Emerald Coast Pride is still set for 6/1/24 after a productive meeting with Niceville officials.