02/16/2025
Dear Naples Pride Family,
We have exciting news—Naples Pride Fest 2025 is officially happening! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Cambier Park in Naples as we come together to celebrate love, resilience, and community.
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But we need you now more than ever.
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This year, we faced significant challenges in securing our permit, including a dramatic increase in security fees and new restrictions on how we express ourselves. The City has imposed conditions forcing us to keep our family-friendly drag performances indoors and restrict attendance to those 18 and older—even though a law that once required this was ruled unconstitutional. We strongly disagree with this decision, as it limits our ability to fully celebrate Pride in a way that is culturally and historically significant and allows opposition to dictate how we express ourselves.
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Meanwhile, our event costs have skyrocketed, with security fees increasing 200% from 2023 to 2024 and another 90% in 2025—a staggering 470% increase from 2023 to 2025, placing a significant financial strain on our ability to host this event.
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Despite these obstacles, we are moving forward. Because Pride is more than just a festival or fundraiser—it is a declaration that we belong, our voices matter, and we will not be silenced.
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The best way to push back? Show up. Attend. Bring your friends, family, and allies. Let’s make it clear that Naples Pride is about love, inclusion, and the unwavering strength of our community.
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We need you to stand with us. See details below on how you can get involved, volunteer, sponsor, and make this our biggest and boldest Pride yet!
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