Reno Gay Pride

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Reno Gay Pride - History

Lake Tahoe PrideFest was produced in 1996 as a Fund Raiser for P-FLAG of Northern Nevada. The state of Nevada made history when Kevin Ray asked Governor Bob Miller to become the first Governor in the United States to sign a statewide Gay Pride proclamation in 1996.

Kaye Crawford had a vision and dream of equality for all people and founded Reno Gay Pride in 1997 to bring the celebration to Reno. Once again, Kevin asked for, and received a statewide Gay Pride Proclamation.

Reno Gay Pride is a registered Nevada Non-Profit Corporation and Reno Gay Pride members work hard each year to ensure the annual Gay Pride Celebration takes place. Reno Gay Pride is produced by Nevada Gay and Lesbian Visitors & Convention Bureau (NGLVCB).

Thousands of dollars are raised each year at Reno Gay Pride by local organizations that use the money raised at Reno Gay Pride for their individual causes - thanks to the continued efforts of Reno Gay Pride members. The economic impact that Reno Gay Pride has on Northern Nevada directly benefits local business and all local organizations that take advantage of the Festival.

Reno Gay Pride is the largest annual gathering of LGBT people in Northern Nevada - giving visibility to the community. Reno Gay Pride is proud to belong to regional and international organizations such as CAPI and InterPride.

The LGBT Community has enjoyed this event for many years due to the hard work of so many dedicated people. Each year we invite our friends and family and indeed everyone in the community to share their pride at this celebration.

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Celebration Themes

                1997 "One Community, Many faces"

                1998 "Pride in the Park"

                1999 "Step off the Curb & March for Freedom."

2000 "We Are Family"

2001 "Celebrate Diversity"

2002 "A Wave Of Freedom"

2003 "Pride With Joy"

2004 "Vote With Pride"

                2005 "Power Of Pride"

                2006 "Ten Years of Pride"

                2007 "United With Pride"

                2008 "Live, Love & Laugh with Pride."

                2009 "Live Your Pride, Celebrate Your Life"

                2010 "Party With Pride"

                2011 "15 Years of Community Celebration"

The Gay Pride Rainbow Flag

This symbol was the creation of Gilbert Baker in response to local activists stating that the community needed a symbol of unity, and was unveiled during the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Festival in 1978.

Its design was actually inspired by the earlier black civil rights and "hippie" movements. And today, even the International Association of Flag Manufacturers has acknowledged the flag.

The rainbow flag has become the most visible icon of the GLBT community, and is a symbol that is recognized worldwide. The community has united with pride, determination and diversity under its colors.

Each color of the flag was designed to have a different meaning:

Red:             Life

Orange:        Healing

Yellow:         Sun

Green:          Nature

Blue:            Harmony

Violet:          Spirit