La Crosse PRIDE

06/02/2026

Congratulations Emily for placing 2nd in our t-shirt contest! Their design is available all of June! You can get yours here: https://thecenter7rivers.threadless.com/designs/june-pride-2026

You can follow Emily on social media at ._.bar on IG for more artwork!

This design is available in a variety of colors and item options! For every t-shirt purchased online, part of the proceeds goes to The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection and The Trevor Project!

06/01/2026

Congratulations Markiey for placing 1st in our t-shirt contest! His design is available starting today through the end of September! You can get yours here: https://thecenter7rivers.threadless.com/designs/pride-in-the-park-2026 For every t-shirt purchased online, part of the proceeds goes to The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection and Trans Lifeline!

You can follow Markiey on social media at .illustrates on IG for more artwork!

This design is available in a variety of colors and item options! Limited t-shirts will be available at Pride in the Park on September 5th, 2026 at Riverside Park 12pm-6pm.

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

This pride month, we are fundraising $7,500 this June to help support our Pride in the Park and La Crosse Pride Pageant costs!

Ways to support:
🌈 Donate at www.7riverslgbtq.org/donate
🌈Paypal: LGBT Resource Center for the Seven Rivers Area Inc
🌈Checks can be mailed to The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection, PO Box 3313 La Crosse, WI 54601
🌈Become a sponsor! Additional information & payments can be made at www.7riverslgbtq.org/pride-in-the-park or via check.

Upcoming fundraisers:
🌈Drag Me to the Root Note, June 26th, 7pm at the Root Note - Four incredible queens are taking over The Root Note for a night of fierce performances, big laughs, and unforgettable moments. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-me-to-the-root-note-tickets-1989675037598

🌈24 Karat Pride, June 28th 11am-5pm at Goldheart Tattoo - Join us for a gold-plated celebration of community and pride! Join us for LGBTQ+ themed flash tattoos, bingo, food, raffles and fun! First come first serve tattoo appointments with limited spots. Not everyone is guaranteed a tattoo at this event.

🌈Specialty Drinks at JavaVino all June! Part of the proceeds from speciality drinks at JavaVino will go to The Center!

🌈Tips for Pride - All cash tips on June 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th will be donated to 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection at Turtlestack Brewery!

🌈First Friday at the RAD, June 5th 5pm-8pm, First Fridays is the opportunity to explore the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor spaces with the artists, attend gallery openings, shows, pop ups, and participate in events. There will be a spot to donate to The Center!

🌈Consider attending our fundraisers, encourage friends and family to donate, and/or create a Facebook fundraiser for us! Let's raise some money to have an unforgettable Pride!

05/30/2026

Voting ends tomorrow! Make sure to get your votes in - which supports both local artists and your local LGBTQ+ center! You can donate at https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/tshirt-contest
The winning design will be announced (and available for purchase) on June 1st!

05/29/2026

We are still accepting vendors! General vendors (businesses) are officially on a waitlist to allow space for nonprofits and additional varieties of food vendors. Businesses are still encouraged to apply, but we cannot guarantee movement within the waitlist.

Application link: https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/pride-vendors

Applications will be discussed next on June 9th with the next round of acceptance/waitlist emails sent then, with the full prices in effect.

We will also start announcing soon who will be at Pride in the Park! We have such a fun variety of vendors already confirmed, stay tuned!

05/29/2026

Pride Month is coming up and there is a fun-filled June ahead!

Programs continue strong, with all meetings planned as normal. Q***r Corner will be meeting at Riverside Park, La Crosse on June 3rd at 7pm! We will move back to The Center in the case of rain, storms, or extreme heat.

Out in Print will have a special screening of Paris is Burning at The Rivoli during our get together this month! Join us at 5pm to watch Paris is Burning, followed by a discussion of our book, The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara. We will have a short discussion following the film.

We will continue pajama night on June 12th, making this a monthly get together!

Out & Adventurous is doing their Pride Potluck at Goose Island, Shelter #5 on June 14th, 11am-3pm. Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/hYIgX

Our Caregiver Group (now Rainbow Guardians) has released their summer schedule:
Wednesday, June 17th 6pm-7pm, The Center
Wednesday, July 22nd 6pm-7pm, The Center
Wednesday, August 19th 6pm-7pm, The Center

Drag Me to the Root Note, a drag show fundraiser for The Center, is selling out quick! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../drag-me-to-the-root-note...

24 Karat Pride, a flash tattoo fundraiser in partnership with Goldheart Tattoo, is on June 28th! Join us for LGBTQ+ themed flash tattoos, bingo, food, raffles and fun! First come first serve tattoo appointments with limited spots. Not everyone is guaranteed a tattoo at this event, but there will be fun for everyone!

Some additional events you can find us at this year include:
Westby’s Friday Night Farm & Flea Market, June 5th, The Big Red Shed, Westby, 5pm-9pm.
Winona Pridefest, June 6th, Unity Park, Winona 11am-6pm
Artspire, June 13th, Riverside Park, La Crosse, 10am-5pm
Juneteenth, June 20th, Riverside Park, La Crosse, 12pm-8pm
Viroqua Pride, June 27th, Eckhart Park, Viroqua, 11am-6pm

And special shoutout to Chances R Pride Fest (June 6th, Chances R La Crosse, 21+, $20) and Eau Claire Pride in the Park (June 13th, Phoenix Park Eau Claire, 11am-4pm) for keeping the Pride party going. **Correction of Eau Claire Pride in the Park Date: June 13th!**

We are incredibly grateful for the fundraisers being set up for us, too! Check out:
First Friday at the RAD, June 5th, Rivoli Arts Building, 5pm-8pm
JavaVino will have a specialty drink all June, with part of the proceeds coming back to The Center!
Turtle Stack Brewery is donating the cash tips on June 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th!
Know of any others? Please let us know! Thank you to our community for the continued support.

05/26/2026

Voting ends this weekend! Make sure to get your votes in - which supports both local artists and your local LGBTQ+ center! You can donate at https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/tshirt-contest

The winning design will be announced (and available for purchase) on June 1st!