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Patrick HillerPatrick Hiller is an award-winning entrepreneur, graphic designer, and web developer based in Erie, PA, where he operates Whee! Studios. Over his career, he has provided design, web development, and merchandising services for numerous local and national organizations, including creating the annual t-shirt designs for the NWPA Pride Alliance for several years. Through his Whee! Design brand, Patrick creates fun, inclusive LGBTQ+ merchandise focused on celebration and identity. A dedicated community collaborator, he lends his creative and technical expertise to various regional LGBTQ+ initiatives and organizations. |
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August, 2026
Make Waves: NWPA Pride Alliance Announces Annual Picnic and Waldameer Pride Day
Get ready to make some waves! NWPA Pride Alliance has lined up a massive weekend of community celebration, family-friendly fun, and sun-soaked excitement for mid-August.
Making Waves: A Massive Thank You for Pride on the Bay
NWPA Pride Alliance extends a huge thank you to everyone who made Pride on the Bay on June 27, 2026, an absolute triumph. At least 3,000 attendees, vendors, performers, and staff came together for an incredible day on the water.
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor: The 25th Miss Erie Quarter Quell
Happy Hunger Games, Erie! To celebrate a monumental 25 years of the Miss Erie Pageant, Zone Dance Club is throwing a celebration of dystopian proportions. On Friday, August 21, 2026, past Miss Erie titleholders will return to the stage to compete in a fierce, high-stakes tribute event: The Quarter Quell.
May, 2026
NWPA Pride Alliance Announces 2026 "Make Waves" Season and Summer Event Lineup
ERIE, PA - April 13, 2026 - The NWPA Pride Alliance is officially announcing "Make Waves" as the theme for the 2026 Pride season. This summer, we are calling on the local LGBTQIA+ community to be visible and loud. Just taking up space creates a wave of change across Northwest Pennsylvania. And we want everyone to join us.
September, 2025
21st Anniversary Pink Party Benefit
For 21 years, our community has come together to show its incredible heart, and it's time to do it again. Join The Zone, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA, for the beloved Michelle Michaels' Pink Party Benefit Weekend October 3 & 4, a two-night event where we party with a powerful purpose.
May, 2025
Congratulations to Debbie Does Drag!
Erie is shining bright! Our very own Debbie Does Drag has claimed the crown, winning the prestigious title of National Miss Comedy Queen 2025. She was crowned by her drag mother and last year's title holder, Vivian Vendetta-Sinclaire. This is a momentous occasion, and we're sending a tidal wave of congratulations to this incredibly talented performer.
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