06/15/2026
What a day. What a community. What a Pridefest! 🏳️🌈🤍
As we take a moment to reflect on Pride Fest 2026, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. A celebration of love, acceptance, community, and the incredible spirit of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Seeing City Park filled with smiling faces, rainbow colors, laughter, hugs, and joy reminded us exactly why we do this work. Every conversation shared, every new friendship made, and every person who felt seen and welcomed made this day truly unforgettable.
To our amazing board and volunteers: thank you for the countless hours of planning, organizing, decorating, setting up, tearing down, and everything in between. Your dedication, passion, and hard work brought this event to life. Parkersburg Pride would not exist without you.
To our sponsors: thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a more inclusive community. Your support made this event possible.
To our vendors, performers, entertainers, and community partners: thank you for bringing your talents, resources, and energy to Pride Fest. You helped create a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone who attended.
And to every single person who came out to celebrate with us thank you. Whether this was your first Pride or your tenth, thank you for showing up, supporting one another, and proving that love, kindness, and acceptance will always shine brighter than hate.
This was our largest Pride Fest to date, with 94 incredible vendors and countless memories that we will cherish forever. We are so proud of what our community accomplished together.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Pride Fest 2026 a beautiful success. The future of Parkersburg Pride is brighter than ever, and we can’t wait to continue building a stronger, more inclusive Mid-Ohio Valley with all of you.
🏳️🌈 Want to stay involved? Join us for our monthly Pride meeting on June 22 at 6:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer, a first-time attendee, or simply looking for ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community, we’d love to have you with us as we begin planning the next chapter of Parkersburg Pride.
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Thank you capturing these beautiful pictures of our event!
With love and gratitude,
Parkersburg Pride🏳️🌈
