Tickets for the Utah Pride Festival, including Friday's Grand Marshal Reception (June 1), Saturday (June 2), and Sunday (June 3), are on sale on now SmithsTix.
Announcing our 2012 Award Recipients
Valerie Larabee, recipient of this year's Dr. Kristen Ries Community Service Award, State Senator Ben McAdams (D), recipient of this year's Pete Suazo Political Action Award, and "Local Hero" award recipient Pat Bagley. These individuals will be honored alongside our 2012 Grand Marshal at the Grand Marshal Reception which kicks off the Utah Pride Festival on Friday, June 1, at the Leonardo.
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| Valerie Larabee | Ben McAdams | Pat Bagley |
Announcing 2012 Headliners!
Headlining the Festival this year is a diverse array of contemporary and classic performers, Prince Poppycock, Frenchie Davis, and Kristine W. They and others will perform throughout the day on June 2-3 on four stages located on Festival grounds in Washington Square Park.
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| Prince Poppycock | Kristine W | Frenchie Davis |
Grand Marshall for 2012 Festival: Dustin Lance Black
Screenwriter, director, Academy Award winner, and playwright Dustin Lance Black will Grand Marshal this year's Utah Pride Parade on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Black will also be honored alongside Valerie Larabee, recipient of this year's Dr. Kristen Ries Community Service Award, State Senator Ben McAdams (D), winner of this year's Pete Suazo Political Action Award, and "Local Hero" award recipient Pat Bagley at the Pride Festival's Grand Marshal Reception on Friday, June 1, at the Leonardo.
Vendor Apps, Parade Apps, Scholarships, and More!
Calling all vendors, parade entries, volunteers, and more!
We have officially opened the application period for the 2012 Utah Pride Festival.
Also, our Scholarship Applications for Vendor, Parade, and Students are also open along with Grass Roots and Art Zone Applications.
Please be sure to review all requirements, agreements, and guidelines before you submit your application!












