LGBTQ Fresno

LGBTQ+ Fireworks Fundraiser returns for America’s 250th

June 30th to July 4th: 10am to 10pm~ NEW LOCATION ~SW corner of Clovis and Shaw in Clovis Buying fireworks? Support the LGBTQ+ Community at the same time!Order online for curbside pickup or deliveryFREE gift with $75+ purchase, please mention offer.*FREE pride flag just for stopping by, please mention offer.* *while supplies last

VIDEO: 36th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade

What an incredible day in the Tower District! The streets were absolutely alive with color, music, and community spirit for the 36th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival. This year’s theme reminded us that while borders and lines are often used to divide us, Pride serves as a vital bridge, connecting people across all

Fresno County’s Unwarranted Cease-and-Desist

When a local government weaponizes consumer protection statutes to suppress political expression, it undermines the very foundation of the First Amendment. A recent legal clash in Fresno County highlights the lengths to which official bodies will go to distance themselves from inclusivity, and the powerful role of creative legal pushback. On May 20, 2026, Fresno

The Finale of Empower Youth

To our incredible community, partners, and friends, When the Empower Youth project began in April of 2025, we set out with a mission to uplift, support, and connect young people right here in Fresno. Over the last year and a half, this space has truly become a beacon of growth and community, touching the lives

Fresno County Board of Supervisors prohibits library from participating in pride

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors recently held a session that touched a nerve for many local residents. Starting around the 47 minute mark of the meeting, the discussion turned toward prohibiting the Fresno County Library from participating in, tabling at, or conducting outreach during the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival. During the meeting, the debate

Your Voice, Our Community: Join the LGBTQ Fresno Team

The Central Valley is full of stories that deserve to be told. From the vibrant nightlife and local arts scene to the critical political shifts affecting our rights, there is always something happening that needs a dedicated perspective. At LGBTQ Fresno, we believe that the best way to represent our community is to ensure that

36th Annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick off Pride Month. Celebrating 36 years with this year theme, Pride Without Borders. Saturday June 6, 2026, Parade at 10 AM in the Tower DistrictFestival 11 AM-5 PM at Fresno City College. Fresno Rainbow Pride is the largest LGBTQIA event in the Central

Together Across America

We’re building something simple but powerful: a multi-issue, non-territorial movement where people come together across communities to share resources, organize locally, and take meaningful action—neighbor to neighbor. And it’s already happening. With a base of 44 states and growing, local organizers are stepping up and hosting community gatherings in the lead-up to the 40th Anniversary of Hands Across

A Guide to LGBTQ+ Hiking Groups in the 559

The Central Valley is positioned at the gateway to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, however, accessing these spaces hasn’t always felt simple. Outdoor recreation has often lacked diversity, which can make marginalized individuals feel like outsiders in rural or remote areas. This is why