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Hometown Pride was created as a way of celebrating Pride month, making connections for the LGBTQ community & our allies, and showcasing local businesses. Building on our history of community and connection, the Hometown Pride Gift Bag serves as a pathway for people looking to support businesses that align with their values. Gift Bag recipients…

Hometown Pride was created as a way of celebrating Pride month, making connections for the LGBTQ community & our allies, and showcasing local businesses. Building on our history of community and connection, the Hometown Pride Gift Bag serves as a pathway for people looking to support businesses that align with their values. Gift Bag recipients…

The annual Health & Resource Fair is open and welcoming to everyone. Available resources include youth services, mental health, physical health screenings and vaccinations, advanced education opportunities, legal services, veteran's administration, adoption & fostering opportunities, faith services, workshops, speakers, and so much more. Attendance is free! Vendor Tables are free! Donations are very appreciated and…

Naper Pride Fest 2024 Naper Pride Fest is a single day festival which is in its 3rd year of production. Our goal is bringing the entire community together in celebration and support of the LGBTQIA+ community. This family friendly event is held traditionally at Naper Settlement, which is an idyllic 13 acre living history museum…

National Coming Out Day - Out in History The Stonewall Uprising began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The raid sparked an uprising among bar patrons and neighborhood residents as police roughly hauled…

Transgender Day of Remembrance Once again this year Naper Pride will be honoring our Transgender family with the Trans Day of Remembrance Observances. This is a celebration of life to honor those that we have lost, and to express our shared hope for our future. The event will take place on November 16th from 3pm…