October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. This is different from Pride which we usually celebrate during June. While Pride is focused on celebrating the Present and advocating for our Future we spend the month of October remembering, learning, and honoring our history.

October is LGBTQIA History month! Today we highlight the author, poet, and activist Audre Lorde!

October is LGBTQIA History Month, today we are going over seas to Johannesburg in 1990 for the First South African Lesbian and Gay March.

Today for LGBTQIA History Month we’re going further back in our history to learn about Chevalier d’Éon #wichitapride

Happy LGBTQIA History Month! Today is Pauli Murray! A Black lawyer, poet, priest, and gender-nonconforming activist, Murray challenged racial and gender discrimination throughout her life. Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend in support of our Unity March and Picnic. #lgbtqhistorymonth

Today for LGBTQIA History Month we’re learning about the White Night Riots! #wichitapride #lgbthistorymonth

Pride never stops and we have more exciting opportunities to participate this month! We are exciting to announce our community partnership with Tallgrass Film Festival for two different films!! #wichitapride

Family Picnic is getting kicked off!! We’ll be here for the next couple of hours at Riverside Park!! Come out for food while supplies last, games, face painter and community!! 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

Family Picnic is getting kicked off!! We’ll be here for the next couple of hours at Riverside Park!! Come out for food while supplies last, games, face painter and community!! 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

Quick Guide for our Unity March and Picnic!! We can’t wait to see you there!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #wichitapride

HAPPY LGBTQIA HISTORY MONTH!! Today we’re celebrating Michael Dillon

Day 8 of LGBTQIA+ History Month! Today we’re talking about Janet Mock (b.1983)

We are one week into LGBTQIA+ History Month!!! Today we are leaning about Pedro Lemebel! A Chilean writer, artist, and activist, Lemebel was celebrated for his sharp critiques of authoritarianism, homophobia, and machismo

Today for LGBTQIA+ history month we’re talking about Dr. James Barry! A British Army surgeon, Barry lived much of his life presenting as a man and became one of the most accomplished military doctors of the 19th century.

Looking for a Volunteer opportunity?? Want to be involved with your community! We are looking for a couple of people to assist with our Unity March on October 11th!! If interested in this volunteer opportunity Dm us on our social media or reach out to [email protected]!!

Day 4 of LGBTQIA+ History Month!! Today we’re talking about an event in our history instead of a specific person. Dewey’s Sit-In (Philadelphia, 1965) #wichitapride

Day 3 of LGBTQIA History Month! Magnus Hirschfeld (1868–1935) A German Jewish physician and sexologist, Hirschfeld co-founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee in 1897, the world’s first organization to advocate for homosexual and transgender rights.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! For Day 2 we are honoring José Sarria! Sarria has been honored at multiple Pride Celebrations and his work in politics helped pave the way for others to hold public office as openly queer individuals! #wichitapride

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ So much of our experience is tied up in our history and the work those before us accomplished! Wichita Pride will be bringing you a whole month of History highlighting stories and people whose efforts now shape Pride!

Wait!? We’re on TikTok now?!

We are still accepting theme ideas for Wichita Pride 2026!! The best themes are memorable and concise. Some past examples include “No Place Like Pride” “Younited in Pride” “Looking Back, Moving Forward”

SAVE THE DATE AND CHECK THE ROUTE!! Wichita Pride’s annual Unity March and Family Picnic is approaching and we can’t wait to see you there! Our starting location and route is different this year from previous Unity Marches so make sure to double check!

You’re invited!! Introducing Wichita Pride Open Board meetings! Moving forward Wichita Pride will have one meeting per month that is open to the public and we encourage you to join us! Meet the board, learn about the process that goes into hosting Pride, learn more about how you can get involved!!

Today is the last day to vote for Wichita Pride!! Visit bestofwichitaks.com to vote!! We’re under Things to Do and then the Best Annual Event/Festival! You can vote once per day everyday so even if you’ve already cast your vote you can vote again!!

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide prevention has always been an important topic among the LGBTQ+ community and the need to discuss and share resources for prevention is as relevant as ever.

We need your help!! Planning has started for our 2026 Wichita Pride Celebrations and one of the first things on our to do list is to finalize our theme! The perfect theme is catchy and highlights something special about Pride! The winning theme will also dictate a lot of how we plan Pride!

TOMORROW!! SATURDAY!! AUGUST 16th!!! SOUTHWEST BOYS CLUB!!!

LAST CALL FOR KICKBALL!! Want to be a part of the first annual Wichita Pride Kickball tournament?! The time to sign up is today! We still have room for a couple more teams and free agents but we will have to close the sign up TOMORROW!! Wichitapride.org for sign up! Link is in our bio!!

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to your community?! Are you interested in use your skills to help put on LGBTQIA+ events?? Maybe you or someone you know is the next person to join Wichita Pride!

You know the what could make a day of community and kickball even more perfect?? Food and Beverage!! We’re looking for food and beverage vendors available for the Wichita Pride Kickball Tournament on August 16th Interested? Please email [email protected] We can’t wait to see you there!!!

Wichita Pride is looking for volunteers to help umpire our First Annual Kickball Tournament! No need to already know the rules of kickball, just be ready to learn!! (I plan to be an umpire and will definitely be one of the people learning! June) You can sign up at wichitapride.org/2025-kickbal...

You asked and we provided!! Kick ball free agent registration is now available!! New to the area or just don’t have enough people to make a team? You can now sign up as a free agent and we will help coordinate you with a team!! Registration at link below wichitapride.org/2025-kickbal...

Our friends at Table of Hope is hosting a special event this Saturday with author Nico Lang to read excerpts from his book “American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era” and have a Q&A conversation! We hope to see you there!!

Thank you Wichita for an amazing Pride ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Great day with my cousin Sam at @wichitapride.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Friendly reminder of the schedule! 11 am! Equality Ks Rally at 510 n main st 11:30 am! Wichita Pride Parade will start at 510 n main and proceed down main street till they get to century II

HAPPY PRIDE!!!!! Today is the day!!!

It might be 4 Days till Wichita Pride but it’s only 3 Days till our Mx Wichita Pride Pageant!! June 27th, come out to an evening of Drag hosted by the wonderful Krysta Radiance with some of the best performers that Wichita has to offer!!

WICHITA PRIDE IS 5 DAYS AWAY!! Have you had a chance to get your 20th anniversary Wichita Pride T-Shirt?? There will still be time this Saturday, June 28th at the Wichita Pride festival!!

Buttons still available for sale at the Workroom, Century II, and events Wichita Pride is tabling!!

VIP tickets to the Pride After Party available at selectaseat.com/pride

Our Teen Skate Party is this Thursday, June 19th! From 7-9pm we will be at the Wichita Ice Center (505 W Maple St) for a night of fun and friends. Open to youth ages 13-18!!

VIP tickets available for the Wichita Pride After Party!! Visit selectaseat.com/pride to purchase your VIP ticket today!! nt!

We have a whole list of events and activities for the community to come together and one of those is our Pride Faith Service!! This event is free and open to the public and we hope to see you there for an evening of faith, community and celebration!

PRIDE IS HOT!! We have a unique sponsorship opportunity we want to offer to collaborate with the community. We’re looking for a sponsor to help provide water to the participants of our 20th Anniversary Parade!! If you or your organization is interested please email us [email protected]

PRIDE MONTH IS HOT!! Come cool off with us at our Family Swim Party as we take some time to relax pool side! This is an event that requires a Button for entry

Pride is hitting the big screen!! An exciting collaboration with Tallgrass Film we have a collection of four amazing films! Your 2025 Pride Button gets you free admission!! We can’t wait to see you there!!

Teens ages 13–18 are invited to lace up and hit the ice for a night of music, movement, and community! We can’t wait for you to skate, connect, and celebrate Pride in a safe, inclusive space made just for you. Bring your friends, your siblings, and your pride—concessions available!

Part 2 of the Attend a Pride in 2025 is now up with more dates for Pride events in Kansas (or really close for KC Pride)!!! Remember to drink your water and apply your sunscreen and we will see you out there!! 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

The 2025 Buttons are here!!!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Available for purchase for $10 at @theworkroomict and @century2wichita as well as most events that Wichita Pride is tabling!