CELEBRATE WITH US!

Mark your calendars! Star City Pride will take place June 12 & 13, and we need your participation.

Pride in the Park * Location: Woods Park (33rd & O St.)
Date: Friday, June 12th, 2026 * Time: 4 PM - 8 PM

Pride Parade * Location: 14th & K St.
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 * Time: 9 AM - Noon

Pride in the Street at Das Haus * Location: 17th & O St.
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 * Time: 11:30 AM – 8 PM

To volunteer, please send an email to [email protected] and include the dates and times you are available to help.

​MORE ABOUT PRIDE:
Over the years, Pride events have undergone a significant transformation. What started as grassroots protests has blossomed into vibrant parades filled with colorful costumes, lively music, and enthusiastic dancing. This growth has attracted corporate sponsorships, extensive media attention, and the involvement of celebrities.

While this increase in mainstream visibility has brought positive outcomes, including heightened awareness, normalization, and additional resources for the community, there is now a strong movement to reclaim the political essence of Pride. Activists are urging a renewed emphasis on pressing issues such as:

• Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
• Transgender rights
• Violence against LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly trans women of color
• Youth homelessness
• Access to healthcare and mental health services
• Global persecution of LGBTQ+ communities

Indeed, while Pride is a celebration, it will always serve as a form of resistance.
In Lincoln, NE, the Unitarian Church of Lincoln was the only faith community to openly participate in Pride events when it all began. However, that has evolved. We are now part of a growing coalition known as Faith Allyance, which includes more than ten faith organizations and churches in Lincoln.
Upcoming Events for 2026 Star City Pride