ALTONPRIDE LTD

NOW ACCEPTING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Scroll down the home page for details.

Join Alton Pride in building a strong & vibrant LGBTQ+ community, connecting with our neighbors, and caring for those in need

Alton Pride is a charitable and educational organization dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and advocacy for our regional LGBTQ+ community, with a special focus on the needs of LGBTQ+ youth. Our dedicated volunteers work to create memorable events and activities throughout the year to support an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Alton Pride proudly accepts a $1,000 donation from Argosy Casino.

Alton Pride represents at the 2024 St Louis Pride Parade

Pink Flamingos are a festive sight in many neighborhoods during our annual Pride Flocking fundraiser. 

Alton Pride awarded three scholarships to 2023 high School Grads

Partners for Pets and Alton Pride join together for an adoption event 

Alton Pride Board member and reigning Royalty 

Students from Lewis & Clark Community College participate in an informal Q & A workshop with a panel of individuals of the trans community.

In the first year of our event, 10 bars participated, donating 2,111 non-perishable food items, with Pete’s Lounge leading the effort. We partnered with Mike and Mikey Klasner to provide 55 Thanksgiving meals to local families. Last year, 11 establishments joined, donating 3,366 items, and Pete’s Lounge again led the way.  With the collected donations, Alton Pride was able to provide 55 Thanksgiving meals to Alton Riverbend Head Start and families in the community, along with a large donation to the Crisis Food Center, the Boy’s and Girls Club, and the Crisis Panty in Alton 

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 10: Pete’s Lounge, Norb’s Tavern, Bubby & Sissy’s, Morrisons Irish Pub, Old Bakery Beer Company, Bluff City Grill, Sip & Play Wine & Gaming Café, Schwegel’s, St John’s United Church of Christ in Wood River, St John’s United Church of Christ in Brighton, Brighton Memorial Library, Illinois Central School Bus, Mister Donut, Alton Fire Stations 1 & 2, Alton Police Department, Wood River Fire Department, and the Village of East Alton

To bring awareness, understanding, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community, with a specific emphasis on the youth in our community, Alton Pride offers scholarships to assist in furthering our awardees' education by attending a community college, trade school, or university.  Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, volunteer at least 20 hours with Alton Pride or another non-profit community organization, submit a 300-word essay, and a completed application by January 31, 2025. (Download below)

Roadecker “Roe” Watts  Award - $1500

Marsha P Johnson Award - $1000

Harvey Milk Award - $750

RuPaul Charles Award - $500

Alton Pride is powered by a dedicated group of volunteers passionate about creating inclusive and supportive events and activities. From our annual Pride Festival to monthly support group meetings to fun fundraisers, there is something going on every month of the year. Grab your friends to attend an event, connect with us to volunteer, or donate to support our efforts!

Alton Pride is so much more than an annual festival! Whether you are looking for a fun community event, a support group to meet like-minded LGBTQ+ friends or somewhere to volunteer and give back, we have lots to choose from!

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