SAAF is an incredible organization with an outsize footprint in the Old Pueblo and surrounding areas. I attempt to support them whenever possible as I know ever dollar of proceeds goes directly to support their mission. SAAF is known for:
Providing support services for those living with HIV/AIDS
Supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS
Education for prevention of HIV
They serve around 1,300 clients each year, so they have a huge need for volunteering and donations. Thankfully, they make it so easy and fun to give! Come to the next Bowling for Tommy event to see what I mean!
What is SAAF Bowling For Tommy?
Named after the legendary Tucsonan Tommy Gin, this fun, family-oriented bowling tournament serves as a fitting legacy. It is a fund-raising opportunity for SAAF and a great chance for you to have a good time for a fantastic cause.
When and Where is SAAF Bowling For Tommy?
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2017 Pride is going to be so amazing! It happens to be the 40th anniversary of Tucson Pride. After a night of celebrating the Gay Pride on Parade down 4th Avenue, keep the party going, all the way to Reid Park.
Tucson Pride supports local businesses, drag performers, live stage entertainment, and so much more! Come show some love for your hosts Bunny Fufu and Tori Steel as they present an onslaught of talent for your entertainment. And not just local Tucson Pride talent either. There will be performers from all over the state as well as some national talent.
Each year Tucson Pride in the Park attracts over 4000 visitors who all agree that love is love. Please come join us.
Tickets are still available to purchase:
General-$15
*VIP-$75
Students, Seniors, and Military-$12 (must provide proof at the gate)
Kids 12 & Under FREE
Group discounts for 5 or more also available at 10% off
*VIP tickets to Pride in the Park 2017 include Fast access into the festival, VIP parking, 2 free drinks, 1 food ticket (in VIP area only), front access to the stage, meet and greet with performers, covered tent with A/C, cool giveaways throughout the day and so much more. (limited tickets, so get yours now!)
October 9, 2015 @ 6pm – Starts at 8th St. and 4th Ave
Over the past 15 years the Tucson Pride Parade has grown to become a central part of the Tucson Gay Pride celebration. 2014 promises to take the event to the next level! Pride on Parade will begin at Catalina Park on 2nd St. at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 11th. We will proceed to 4th ave. and take a right, leading to our destination on 4th and 8th St.
The most important thing is to get involved. The focus of Pride on Parade is to allow everyone to be themselves, some come have a blast with us at the block party at the end of the parade!
Thats right, this year the Tucson Pride Parade has joined with Sky Bar to provide a Block Party from 7pm to 10pm. It’ll be the best place to grab a drink after the long parade march ; )
Pride In The Desert 2015
October 16, 2015 @ 12pm – Kino Sports Complex
Tucson Pride presents its 38th Annual LGBTQ Pride Festival . $50. VIP. Advance tickets can be bought on-line at http://tucsonpride.org/ Advance purchase tickets can be picked up at the will-call table at the entrance on the day of the event.
Pride 2015 After-Party
October 16th, 2015 @ 8pm – PlayGround Lounge
Come to the office Tucson Pride After-Party hosted by PlayGround Lounge. Enjoy the night on Tucson’s Largest Outdoor Bar Patio with great friends and custom Pride-Inspired cocktails.
Tucson Pride is in October, but for the rest of the country, it’s in June. You’ll know it by the mass rainbow apparel that starts popping up everywhere. Literally everywhere. But, if you’re like us and love seeing new pride merch up for grabs keep on keeping on. If you are interested in still participating in Pride here are some of the events you can find around Arizona in June while you wait for October to get here.
In Tucson
Sophie McTearPride Exhibition at Crooked Tooth Brewing
Local artists Sophie McTear and Trevor Mock will have their work up on display while the bar serves Pride-themed drinks and specials. Opening June 4th at 6 pm.Pride Night with the FC Team
FC Tucson is the pro soccer team in town. They are celebrating their LGBT+ Pride Night at our match on Saturday, June 11th at 7:00 PM. Great group rates for 10 or more. Friends of GayTucson.com get the early bird special even if it’s not early!
Tucson Pride Bar Crawl
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A pub crawl. So, if you’re into libations you might want to get tickets early! Happening on June 18th.
For more pride events check out our calendar!
Elsewhere
Mojave County Pride, Glow
Do you have friends in Mojave County? If so you can enjoy Pride with them on June 11 & 12th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. This is a completely family fun weekend. Adult themes are only available at the afterparties.
Bisbee Pride, Express Yourself:Bisbee Pride returns on June 17, 18, & 19th 2022. It’s always a good time at Bisbee Pride, there is Pride Village, street dancing, a tea dance, a Gayme Night and so much more. Grab some friends, rent an Air B&B and enjoy the entire weekend!
Pride in the Pines
Those of you in Northern Arizona have Flagstaff Pride to look forward to on June 18th from 12-9:00 pm. Thorpe Park Ball Fields is the venue so remember to wear sunscreen.
Proud To Be Seen in Tubac
This is a national juried art exhibition that will be up for the entirety of June at the Bruce Baughman Studio and Gallery. Exhibiting artists are interpreting PRIDE.
Rocky Point Diversity Pride ParadeThis is the 2nd annual Puerto Peñasco Pride Parade happening on June 25that 5 pm. Technically it’s not in Arizona but it’s close enough if you want a little getaway a little south of the border. Meeting at the Plaza de la Madre o Malecon Fundadores to kick things off.
We hope to see you there!
It’s finally here! I feel like a kid on Christmas! It’s Gay Pride Month. Just because our Tucson Gay Pride isn’t until September doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate with the rest of the world. Keep reading to learn when and where to go this month in your Tucson Gay Pride Guide 2019!
Be Sure to Celebrate Bisbee Gay Pride Later This Month, June 2019
Where to Go to Celebrate Gay Pride in Tucson
There is another party every weekend in Tucson, and you’re invited! What follows is a comprehensive list of everything we could find, updated as soon as we find something new! Do you know about a great event that isn’t on this list? Do not hesitate to use the contact form to the right (below for mobile users) and let us know about it!
Please join Dr. Matt Heinz, Adam Ragan, State Rep. Andrés Cano, Elva De La Torre & Kara Jones, Wendell Hicks, Jaime Tadeo, Ethan Cox-Smith & Michael Bilharz, Karin Uhlich, Kelly
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Please join Dr. Matt Heinz, Adam Ragan, State Rep. Andrés Cano, Elva De La Torre & Kara Jones, Wendell Hicks, Jaime Tadeo, Ethan Cox-Smith & Michael Bilharz, Karin Uhlich, Kelly Fryer, Laura De La Torre, Miki Odawa as well as other LGBTQ community advocates in support of Tucson Mayoral candidate Regina Romero!
Tucson Pride Tour 2019 returns this month with a special audience participation evening! Join us for “A Night At The Movies” drag style June 1st. Doors open at 6pm. Show
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Tucson Pride Tour 2019 returns this month with a special audience participation evening! Join us for “A Night At The Movies” drag style June 1st. Doors open at 6pm. Show begins at 7 pm with our fabulous host Miss Jessica Michaels. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization Tucson Pride for the purposes of funding operations, programming and the annual Tucson Pride in the Desert festival. Tickets available now online for $5 plus convenience fee. Seating is limited.
ONE Community is proud to partner with the Phoenix Business Journal on the 3rd annual LGBTQ Business Summit.
Attendees will be the first to see up-to-the-minute data
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ONE Community is proud to partner with the Phoenix Business Journal on the 3rd annual LGBTQ Business Summit.
Attendees will be the first to see up-to-the-minute data about Arizona’s LGBTQ community and current best practices for marketing to this growing consumer demographic. Corporate responsibility and diverse and inclusive environments are key to creating a thriving and sustainable workforce. This summit is perfect for corporate leaders, managers, ERG members and small business owners alike.
We will begin the day with a presentation on the LGBTQ community in Arizona and the economic benefits of corporate responsibility and inclusion. After we cover the basics, we’ll dive into breakout sessions and discuss the current landscape of LGBTQ non-inclusive laws and how they impact our state’s ability to be competitive and create a sustainable future for all Arizonans.
Breakout Session 1
Option #1 – Inclusion and Belonging: Presented by Katee Van Horn, Founder and CEO of Bar the Door and Tyler Conaway, Global Pride board member, PayPal
Option #2 – Religious Freedom and Public Accommodations: Presented by Zachary Kramer, Associate Dean of Faculty, Professor of Law, and the William H. Pedrick Distinguished Research Scholar at Arizona State University
Breakout Session 2
Option #1: HR Policies & Procedures: Presented by Nonnie Shivers, partner Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Nonnie regularly speaks and trains on current and emerging employment law topics, including recent presentations to industry and trade groups on LGBTQ workplace issues.
ONE Community Foundation invites you to ONE Night Only–THE BEST party of the summer! We will be celebrating LGBTQ Pride month in style while sharing the personal stories of some of
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ONE Community Foundation invites you to ONE Night Only–THE BEST party of the summer! We will be celebrating LGBTQ Pride month in style while sharing the personal stories of some of our dearest friends and partners, people whose lives have been enriched by the work that we do. Get to know us and learn why this is the ONE Community that you need to be a part of! Learn how you can help us turn the tide and create an Arizona that celebrates, respects and protects us all!
Drinks, appetizers, a live band, auction items and so much more!
Featuring: The Instant Classics
The hardest working band in the known universe.
A $25,000 matching grant from the Gill Foundation – doubles your impact at ONE Night Only!
General Admission tickets are $75.00 and include ONE complimentary beverage, appetizers and desserts. Use code OCEB19 to receive your 20% early bird discount.
“Treasures for TIHAN,” the signature fundraising benefit commemorates 25 years of TIHAN’s service with a spectacular event! Join us for a sparkling evening
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“Treasures for TIHAN,” the signature fundraising benefit commemorates 25 years of TIHAN’s service with a spectacular event! Join us for a sparkling evening of cocktails, great music, fantastic food, and wonderful auction items. Enjoy great hors d’oeuvres, festive entertainment, a no-host cantina, and a live and silent auction!
Thanks to generous donors and friends, we’ve got a fabulous evening planned for you, with hundreds of amazing auction items for you to bid on and win. Come out to the Marriott University Park Tucson Hotel for great food and drink, entertainment, and check out these items you can bid on and win!
SPARKLE & SILVER!
Join Tucson treasure Lupita Murillo and hundreds of Tucsonans for the biggest party of the year to benefit the programs and services that TIHAN provides for people living with HIV. The event is Saturday, June 15 at 6:00pm at the Marriott University Park, located at 880 E 2nd Street (University and Euclid Avenue), with FREE PARKING in the garage right next door (or you can choose valet parking for a small fee).
For this milestone anniversary year, our event theme is “SPARKLE & SILVER!” Come enjoy the biggest fundraising event of the year to support the programs and services of TIHAN and help people with HIV to live well!
Get Your Tickets Now!
Advance tickets for the event are $65 each, and can be purchased as late as Friday June 14. Early Bird Special – Save $10! Buy 2 tickets by May 21 for the price of $120.
By clicking the secure link below to purchase tickets online, or
By calling 299-6647 (credit card orders can be taken by phone), or
From any Treasures volunteer, or
By visiting the TIHAN office between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
2660 North 1st Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85719 (north of Grant Road on east side of 1st Ave)
Or, you can purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event for $75 each.
Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel 880 E 2nd St
The value of food and services received in return for each ticket purchase is $30.
Buy raffle tickets to have a chance to win $1,000 cash!
Raffle tickets are $20 for five tickets or $50 for fifteen tickets.
June 20th will be our monthly breakfast meeting in which we announce the establishment of our Foundation. The Tucson LGBT Chamber Foundation will be announced at this meeting. Details of
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June 20th will be our monthly breakfast meeting in which we announce the establishment of our Foundation. The Tucson LGBT Chamber Foundation will be announced at this meeting. Details of the purpose of the foundation will be announced at this breakfast meeting.
Join us for our 3rd year! Come out and help us raise $ for this awesome cause. Celebrate PRIDE and help Southern AZ’s trans community.
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for southern Arizona’s community of trans identities: transsexual, transgender, genderqueer, masculine of center, feminine of center, non-binary, two-spirit, butch, femme, gender fluid, intersex, and ALL of us who are gender fabulous!
SAGA envisions a society in which transgender, non-binary, and gender-creative people are ensured of their basic rights and can be open, honest and safe at home and in the community. We provide support groups, advocacy, community education, and training for businesses, service providers, and community members on how our allies can be supportive and inclusive.
Tickets are $15 purchased in advance and include 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. We will also have some great Raffle prizes!
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope! If you are over 21 have your ID for the bar!
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is a large parking lot with parking in front, on the side & behind
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email jennifer@thetacoteam.org or MSG on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/taco.team2016
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
It helps! But I will have a list.
Can our team have their own lane?
Yes, minimum per lane is 5 bowlers but max is 7. We pay per lane so the more bowlers per lane the more $ we raise for SAGA.
Can I come even if I don’t bowl?
ABSOLUTELY! We only pay for the lanes we use, so if you want to buy a ticket and just be a spectator or cheerleader for our bowlers and enjoy the food, drink & raffle prizes, COME ON DOWN!
Why Does the Rest of the World Celebrate Gay Pride in June?
Like most things Gay History in this country, it all started with Stonewall. Read all about it in our Brief History of Gay Pride in the US. It’s a fascinating look at where we’ve been with a nod towards where we are going.
Gay Pride in the Park 2017 in Tucson, AZ.
What Can You Tell Me About Tucson Gay Pride?
It’s coming soon and, like anything worthwhile, it’ll be here before you know it. As far as the details you crave, I don’t have much. From years past, I expect to start learning about the when and where of Tucson Gay Pride within the next month or so. As always, you’ll find out as soon as I do! Till then, keep it tuned to GayTucson and better prepare yourself for what to expect by reading our page Tucson Gay Pride throughout the years.