Our Mission:
Pride.
We are here to encourage and empower the LGBTQ+ community of the Greater Huntington, West Virginia area.
Our Mission
Huntington Pride’s mission is to promote community-building, visibility, advocacy, and other supports for the Greater Huntington LGBTQ+ community and our allies through social events, community partnerships, and educational outreach.
Our Impact
Huntington Pride has launched several events and programs to further our mission. These include social events like Drag Me to Brunch, book signings, and comedy shows; educational events such as, National Coming Out Day, and Transgender Day of Visibility; and fundraising events like Drag Me to Bingo, which raises money for local non-profits. We also have events specifically for our LGBTQ+ youth, such as Rainbow Formal and United For Love, West Virginia’s first LGBTQ+ youth resource fair. Our biggest impact to date comes from our annual Pride in the Park event each June and our annual Huntington Pride Festival, which draws thousands of people to Downtown Huntington each October in an amazing display of love and community. We have also launched an LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for Cabell County with the help of community volunteers and partners. We strive to create events and programs that reach our entire community and our allies and will continue to grow and expand to meet those needs. We thank our community for embracing the mission of Huntington Pride. Together we will make a lasting impact for current and future LGBTQ+ residents.
OUR TEAM
Our team is comprised of community members just like you. Check out our Bylaws or Contact Us to learn more about joining our amazing group of volunteers!
Officers
Sarah Riddle, President
Ariel Barcenas, Vice President
Logan Stickler, Treasurer
Douglas Smith, Secretary
Board Members
Todd Cox
Nyshyne Frieson (Thee Nyshyne), Event Director
Elliott Stewart-Sundahl
Brandi Weatherington
Addison Van Damn, Court Liaison
2024 Huntington Pride Royal Court
Miss Huntington Pride - Miss Coyote
Mister Huntington Pride - Cole Maze
Huntington Pride Icon - Akilu Nagiru
Get Involved
We are always looking for new ideas, new leaders, and new volunteers. If you want to become part of the Huntington Pride family, Contact Us today!!