Art by Ashley Franklin AKA “waffl3z”
To increase LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance, help bring PRIDE to the Northshore on June 1, 2024.
What is PRIDE Northshore?
PRIDE Northshore is Southeast Louisiana’s family friendly celebration of LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month (June 1 - 30), produced by St Tammany-based nonprofit, Queer Northshore. As a 501c3, our mission is to promote LGBTQ+ visibility and community in Southeast Louisiana.
The Northshore’s First PRIDE Parade
PRIDE Northshore’s inaugural celebration will kick off June 1st, 2024 with an all ages PRIDE Parade on the Mandeville Lakefront. The parade is open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and anyone who stands in support of inclusivity and diversity in Louisiana. A variety of other LGBTQ+ and allied organizations and groups have been invited to march as sub-krewes in the parade, including Connect Northshore, Southeastern’s Lavender Lions, LGBTQ+ friendly churches, various Democratic groups and more. Click here to sign up and march with us!
A Billboard in St Tammany Celebrating PRIDE
PRIDE Northshore is raising funds to cover the cost of a 5-week billboard ad in St Tammany. The billboard will be up from May 27 - June 30, and will serve to remind folks that St Tammany is home to thousands of LGBTQ+ people, and to invite more LGBTQ+ folks and allies to join in and help build a stronger, more inclusive community.
The Ponchatoula PRIDE Party
On Saturday, June 15th, PRIDE Northshore’s Ponchatoula PRIDE Party will take place at Twin Steeples, featuring drag performances, a resource fair, vendors, a DJ, and food trucks.
The Northshore PRIDE Guide
PRIDE Northshore will also include dozens of official events and offerings from business partners throughout the Florida parishes. These events will be included on the Northshore PRIDE Guide, available online and distributed at businesses. Catch LGBTQ+ musicians, Drag Queens, and artists performing at venues across the Northshore, as well as businesses offering special products or services for PRIDE. These Patrons of Pride partners will be contributing a percentage of sales to Queer Northshore.