NW PA Pride (407 Articles with 2,195,259 total views)
The NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc. works to improve visibility of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersexed and Ally/Asexual (LGBTQIA) community. It also facilitates communication and collaboration between groups and individuals within the region's LGBTQIA community and the greater region's community, while respecting individual and group identity.
May, 2025
April Erie Queer Happy Hour at Ugly Tuna Tavern
Erie Queer Community Unites for Second Harvest Food Drive
March Meadville Happy Hour
April, 2025
Erie Queer Happy Hour at Room 33
February Meadville Happy Hour
Pride on the Bay 2025 Vendor Registration Opens April 1st
March, 2025
Erie Queer Happy Hour Returns
February, 2025
Boots and Coats Drive on Feb 8 at Journey To A Trauma Informed Life
December 2024 Meadville Happy Hour
Have you considered supporting Pride in 2025?
NWPA Pride Alliance welcomes new Board Members
NWPA Pride's Queer Happy Hour is Back and Ready to Party!
January, 2025
NW PA Pride Alliance wraps up a busy 2024
December, 2024
NW PA Pride Alliance in Meadville Halloween Parade
NW PA Pride Alliance October Meadville Happy Hour
October, 2024
August NW PA Pride Meadville Happy Hour
Board Member Candidates Sought for NWPA Pride Alliance
September, 2024
31st Annual Pride Picnic
Meadville Pride
August, 2024
Erie Pride Parade
Pride Day at Waldameer Park and Water World
July, 2024
31st Annual Pride Picnic at Rotary Pavilion
May 2024 Meadville Happy Hour
Meadville Pride and Street Fair on July 27
June, 2024
Join the Celebration: Volunteer at Pride on the Bay 2024!
May, 2024
Erie's Pride Prom will soon be here!
Gear up for Pride!
Many helping hands make for light work at Pride On The Bay
March Meadville Happy Hour
March, 2024
Erie's Queer Community Annual Boots and Coat Drive
January Meadville Happy Hour
Pride Prom 2024
Registration for NWPA Pride Alliance summer events
February, 2024
Celebrate Hockey Is For Everyone with the Erie Otters!
Erie's Queer Community partnering for annual winter collection
Meadville Happy Hour in December at Cussewago Creek Distillery
NWPA Pride Alliance Announces 2024 Events
NWPA Pride Alliance Announces 2024 Officers
NWPA Pride Alliance welcomes new Board Members
January, 2024
NW PA Pride Alliance reflects on a full 2023
December, 2023
Showing Pride In Meadville
November, 2023
Hoping to empower others, one queer book at a time
NW PA Pride and Identity in Edinboro Homecoming Parade
October, 2023
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
Erie Queer Community Comes Together to Host Banned Book Drive
September, 2023
30th Annual Pride Picnic
Rain was not able to dampen the Pride spirit in Meadville
August, 2023
Erie Celebrates Pride in Style
July, 2023
Erie Pride Picnic 2023
Erie Pridefest Vendor and Participant information - Note New Vendor Unloading Timeframe and Details!
Meadville Pride and Street Fair 2023 on July 29
June, 2023
Community Spotlight #6: NW PA Pride Alliance
Erie Pridefest 2023 - Parade Gathers at 11th Street!
Erie's Queer Happy Hour at Oasis Pub on May 3
Pride Night at the Seawolves on June 29
Queer Food Drive, May 2023
May, 2023
Erie Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank
Erie's Queer Happy Hour at U Pick 6 Public House on April 5
NW PA Pride and Whee! Studios helping to show your PRIDE!
April, 2023
2023 Pride Fest and Parade Registration
NW PA Pride Launches Erie Queer Happy Hour
March, 2023
LGBT+ Community Gives Back Boots and Coat Drive
LGBTQ Happy Hour in Meadville for January
NW PA Pride Alliance Launches Erie Happy Hour March 1
NWPA Pride Alliance Announces 2023 Officers
NWPA Pride to Host Erie's First Queer Adult Prom
February, 2023
Have you considered supporting Pride in 2023?
LGBT+ Community Gives back Boots and Coat Drive
NWPA Pride announces Erie Pride Dates
Pride Night at the Otters
Ugly Holiday Sweater theme at Meadville Happy Hour on December 28
January, 2023
NWPA Pride Alliance and Erie Otters Hockey Club to host 3rd Annual Pride Night
NWPA Pride Alliance welcomes new Board Members
NWPA Pride says thank you for an amazing 2022!
December, 2022
NW PA Pride in Meadville Halloween Parade
October, 2022
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
September, 2022
29th Annual Erie Pride Picnic
August, 2022
29th Annual Pride Picnic Aug 13
Erie Celebrates 30 Years of Pride
Meadville Pride celebrated by NW PA Pride Alliance
July, 2022
Erie's LGBTQIA Social Hour at Underdog BBQ on June 8
NW PA Pride to host their first Pride in Meadville
June, 2022
Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Alysin Wonderland at Voodoo, June 1
Drive Your Pride 2022 on June 26
Erie Pride Parade and Pride Festival on June 25
Erie's LGBTQIA Social Hour at Underdog BBQ on June 8
LGBTQIA & Allies Happy Hour at Julian's Bar & Grill on June 22
LGBTQIA+ Food Drive on April 30
Pride Night at the Seawolves on June 23
May, 2022
Erie LGBTQ+ Social Hour hosted by Underdog BBQ
Meadville LGBTQIA and Allies Happy Hour at Julian's
NW PA Pride Alliance Meadville Pride Event on July 23
NW PA Pride Shirts for 2022 Are Now Available!
April, 2022
LGBTQIA+ Community Organized Food Drive
NW PA Pride Alliance Meadville LGBTQ Happy Hour at Julian's Bar and Grill for February
Pride Night with the Erie Otters Returns for 2022
Tables at Pride Fest on June 25
March, 2022
Drag Bingo Hosted by Alysin Wonderland At Voodoo Brewing Erie
LGBTQIA+ Social Hour Hosted by NWPA Pride Alliance at Underdog BBQ 3/30/21 from 6 pm-9 pm
February, 2022
2022 PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment Launched
NW PA Pride Meadville Happy Hour 4th Wed at Julian's Bar & Grill
NWPA Pride Alliance announces 2022 Officers
NWPA Pride Alliance President Encourages Community to Participate in 2022 PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment
NWPA Pride’s Drag Bingo At Voodoo Brewing Co. Hosted By Alysin Wonderland on February 2
Winter Coat and Boot Drive 2022
We had an excellent turnout for the coat and boot drive! We collected at Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie PA on January 19, 2022, over 35 pairs of men’s and women’s boots, and double that amount in winter coats. In addition, we received hats, scarves, gloves, and much-needed cans of ground coffee for Community Shelter Services. Diane Lazette, Executive Director of the shelter, was very grateful for the donation, saying there was an immediate need, especially for the winter boots. After we dropped off the donation, Diane invited us to take a tour of the shelter. It is hard to find the words for the emotions that we experienced that afternoon. Community Shelter Services provides a safe, clean, and warm place for people in need in our city. And there are many opportunities and ways to help support the shelter. Check out their website a communityshelter.org Participating organizations included TransFamily of NW PA, Erie Gay News, Community United Church, NW PA Pride Alliance, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Wellness Center Erie, and The Zone Dance Club.
January, 2022
2022 Erie Otters Pride Night on January 28
Become a 2022 NW PA Pride Donor
NWPA Pride Alliance welcomes new Board Members
Winter Coat and Boot Drive 2022
December, 2021
NW PA Pride Thanks 2021 Donors and Supporters
October, 2021
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
September, 2021
Erie County announces mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics for the week of Aug. 9, includes Pride Picnic on Aug 14
HIV & STI Testing on Aug 30
NW PA Pride Alliance Hosts Annual Picnic at Presque Isle
August, 2021
Back to School Drive on August 16
Erie Virtual Pride Fest
Miss Erie Pageant Returns to The Zone on September 10
Pride Night with the Erie Seawolves on August 12
Second Annual Drive Your Pride
July, 2021
NWPA Pride Alliance presents Pride Day at Waldameer 2021!
Pride Picnic on August 14
June, 2021
2021 Pride Shirt and Yard sign now available!
Cybersecurity Workshop on May 13
Drive your Pride on June 27
FREE HIV Testing at The Zone on June 4
May, 2021
Equality for PA Series: NW PA
Erie LGBTQIA+ Community to Celebrate PrideFest Virtually for a Second Year
Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA on March 20 Collects 954 pounds and $500
Please Help Support Pride Events in Erie!
April, 2021
April 27 HIV Testing Event in Perry Square
May 13 Cybersecurity Workshop
Pride Shirt Advance Sales Due April 2
March, 2021
Cybersecurity Virtual Workshop on May 13 - Co-hosts Sought
Food Drive on March 20
Please Contact US Senator Pat Toomey about Voting YES for the Equality Act!
February, 2021
2020 Health Needs Assessment Zoom presentations on Feb 25
Coat and Boot Drive on Dec 21
Hundreds of Organizations (Including Several Based in Erie) Back Dr. Rachel Levine's Nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Health
January, 2021
NW PA Pride Alliance New Board Members
URGENT Coat and Boot Drive on December 21 at Gem City Dinor by GEAE and NW PA Pride Alliance
December, 2020
Blanket and Sock Drive for Ryan White Program on Oct 29
NW PA Pride Alliance Thanks Donors and Supporters
PA LGBTQ Townhall on December 9
November, 2020
Blanket and Sock Drive for Ryan White Program on Oct 29
Mobile HIV Testing Event on Oct 13
October, 2020
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
Erie HIV Mobile Testing at Dickey's BBQ Pit on October 13
September, 2020
2020 Virtual Pridefest Held on June 27
Local LGBT Nonprofits Benefit From The Region's Generosity
July, 2020
2020 Virtual Pridefest on June 27
June, 2020
2020 Virtual Pridefest on June 27
May, 2020
Pride Fest Postponed
March, 2020
Tables at Pride Fest on June 27
February, 2020
Become a 2020 NW PA Pride Donor
NW PA Pride 2020 Pride Logo Design Contest
NW PA Pride Board Update
January, 2020
NW PA Pride Looks Back at 2019
November, 2019
NW PA Pride and Identity in Edinboro Homecoming Parade
October, 2019
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
September, 2019
27th Annual Erie Pride Picnic
August, 2019
2019 Pridefest Again Sets Record
27th Annual Erie Pride Picnic Presented by Erie Insurance on Saturday, August 10
NW PA Pride Alliance LGBT Float in Millcreek 4th of July Parade
Painting With Pride on August 20 at Dramashop
Pride Day at Waldameer on Sunday, August 11
Rebecca Mae Crowned Miss Erie 2019; Lifetime Achievement Award for Michelle Michaels
July, 2019
Table space available for Perry Square EAST for Pride Fest - Must Register by June 25
June, 2019
Miss Erie Pageant at the Zone Dance Club sponsored by NW PA Pride Alliance on June 21
Pride Night 2019 with Erie Seawolves June 17
Pride Parade and Fest on June 29
March, 2019
Tables at Pride Fest on June 29
February, 2019
Become a 2019 NW PA Pride Donor
NW PA Pride 2019 Pride Logo Design Contest
December, 2018
NW PA Pride Alliance: Thanks for a great 2018
November, 2018
Edinboro Homecoming Parade on September 29 included Identity, NW PA Pride Alliance
October, 2018
"The Laramie Project" opens Dramashop season
2nd Annual HeART Show Nov 11
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
September, 2018
26th Annual Pride Picnic
NW PA Pride Alliance Fifth Annual Pride Night at the Erie Seawolves
NW PA Pride Alliance Float in Millcreek 4th of July Parade
August, 2018
2018 Pridefest Historic Success
July, 2018
26th Annual Pride Picnic on Aug 11
5th Annual Pride Night at Erie Seawolves on July 23
Painting with Pride 4 on July 12 at Dramashop
Pride Day at Waldameer August 12
June, 2018
Pridefest and March June 30
March, 2018
Tables at Pride Fest on June 30
February, 2018
Become a 2018 NW PA Pride Donor!
January, 2018
NW PA Pride Alliance 2018 Pride Logo Design Contest - Win $100! Theme is "Remember the Past, Create the Future."
December, 2017
NW PA Pride Thanks 2017 Donors
Painting with Pride Dec 21 has been canceled
November, 2017
LGBT Walking Unit in Edinboro Homecoming Parade
October, 2017
25th Annual Pride Picnic recap
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
September, 2017
NW PA Pride Alliance has LGBT info table at Blues and Jazz Fest
Pride Alliance Contingent in Edinboro Homecoming Parade info
August, 2017
25th Annual Pride Picnic on August 26
NW PA Pride Alliance 4th Annual Pride Night at the Erie Seawolves
NW PA Pride Alliance hosts Painting with Pride at The Zone Dance Club
Pride March & Fest Record Turnout
Support Pride in Erie on Erie Gives Day, August 8
July, 2017
4th Annual Pride Night at Erie Seawolves on July 17
Painting with Pride at Zone Dance Club on July 10
US Senator Casey congratulates Erie on 25 years of Pride
June, 2017
2017 Erie PrideFest Celebrates 25 Years of Pride in NW PA
Pride Day at Waldameer Park & Waterworld on Sunday, June 25
May, 2017
2017 Pride Shirts Now Available!
NW PA Pride Alliance HeART Show a Success!
April, 2017
March for Babies on April 30
NWPA Pride Alliance HeART Show April 27
March, 2017
Become a 2017 NW PA Pride Donor!
Tables at Pride Fest on June 24
February, 2017
NW PA Pride Alliance new board and officers
January, 2017
NW PA Pride Alliance 2017 Pride Logo Design Contest - Win $100! Theme is 25 Years of Pride
NW PA Pride Alliance Painting with Pride 2 at Dramashop
NW PA Pride Alliance Thanks 2016 Donors & Supporters
December, 2016
Painting With Pride 2 on Tues, Dec 6
November, 2016
NW PA Pride Alliance, Identity in Edinboro Homecoming Parade
October, 2016
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
GEAE After Pride Party
Pride Weekend recap

September, 2016
FREE Rapid testing by Erie County HIV Task Force at Pridefest on August 27
The Erie County HIV Task Force will be offering FREE rapid HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis testing at Pridefest from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Pridefest is sponsored by NW PA Pride Alliance. Look for the testing tent sponsored by the Greater Erie Alliance for Equality. Thank you Community Health Net and the Erie County Department of Health for providing the testing. SAME DAY RESULTS AND IT'S FREE!
LGBTQ Info Table at Blues and Jazz Fest
August, 2016
Dazzling LGBT Float in 51st Annual Millcreek 4th of July Parade
Erie PrideFest on August 27
GEAE After Pride Party
Miss Erie Pageant a Great Night!
Pride Day at Waldameer on August 28!
Remember NW PA Pride on Erie Gives Day, August 9
July, 2016
24th Annual Pride Picnic Recap
Candlelight Vigil for Orlando Pulse Night Club Shooting at Zone Dance Club at 8 PM Tonight
Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Orlando Pulse Club Shooting Held at Zone
Mercyhurst to hold prayer vigil for victims of Orlando tragedy
Open Call for Pride Fest 2016 Entertainment
Parade units for March to Pride Fest on August 27
Pride Night at the Erie Seawolves on July 18
Tables at Pride Fest on August 27
June, 2016
24th Annual Pride Picnic on June 4
Donations at Pride Picnic for Food Bank of NW PA
Erie LGBTQIA Team in March for Babies
Get your 2016 Pride Shirt!
Help keep Pride events in Erie free!
Info Table deadline for Pride Picnic is May 28
May, 2016
In Memoriam: Matthew William Robison

Keystone Pride Conference Roundtable
April, 2016
Erie LGBTQIA Groups Join Together for March for Babies
LGBT Roundtable meets
Painting with Pride
March, 2016
LGBTQ Pennsylvania Steering Committee Meeting
NW PA Pride Alliance and Dramashop Unite For Joint Fundraiser
February, 2016
Become a 2016 Pride Donor!
Board members and officers for NW PA Pride Alliance

Suggestion box email for NW PA Pride
January, 2016
Update on 2016 Pride Logo Design Contest - Win $100!
December, 2015
2016 Pride Logo Design Contest - Win $100!
LGBT Roundtable update
November, 2015
Archive documents Charlotte LGBTQ history
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
Joe Lobdell: tragedy and triumph of a 19th-century transition
NW PA Pride Alliance Celebrates 2015 Accomplishments
Three decades ago, AIDS activists set up camp in SF plaza
October, 2015
'The Women of San Quentin' comes amid historic changes
Dick Leitsch: History is unavoidable
Lawyer who defeated DOMA to speak at Free Library of Philadelphia
LGBT History Month - Angelina Jolie - Actress
LGBT History Month - Antonia Pantoja - Educator and Activist
LGBT History Month - Arthur Dong - Filmmaker
LGBT History Month - Barbra Siperstein - Transgender Advocate
LGBT History Month - Clive Davis - Record Producer
LGBT History Month - Dusty Springfield - Singer
LGBT History Month - Edie Windsor - Marriage Equality Hero
LGBT History Month - Edna St. Vincent Millay - Poet
LGBT History Month - Elaine Noble - Politician
LGBT History Month - Elsie de Wolfe - Interior Designer
LGBT History Month - Emery Hetrick & Damien Martin - Educators
LGBT History Month - Evan Wolfson - Marriage Equality Advocate
LGBT History Month - Frances Perkins - U.S. Cabinet Member
LGBT History Month - Frank Mugisha - Ugandan Activist
LGBT History Month - Jack Nichols - Gay Pioneer
LGBT History Month - Jackie 'Moms' Mabley - Comedian
LGBT History Month - Jason Collins - Basketball Player
LGBT History Month - Laverne Cox - Transgender Actress
LGBT History Month - Michael Sam - Football Player
LGBT History Month - Mick Jagger - Rock Star
LGBT History Month - Miriam Ben-Shalom - Soldier
LGBT History Month - Richard Blanco - Inaugural Poet
LGBT History Month - Robin Roberts - TV Broadcaster
LGBT History Month - Sahaykwisa - Transgender Native American
LGBT History Month - Staceyann Chin - Poet/Performer
LGBT History Month - Tim'm T. West - Performer
LGBT History Month - Tom Stoddard - Equality Attorney
LGBT History Month - William 'Big Bill' Tilden II - Tennis Champion
LGBT History Month - William Rufus King - U.S. Vice President
LGBT History Month for October
P.L. Travers: A spoonful of speculation
Pride Fest Recap
Transgender Forward
September, 2015
20th Anniversary Family Portrait To Be Taken at Pride Fest on August 29
Billy Winn performs at Pride Fest on Saturday, August 29
CANCELED - Fall Candidate Forum on September 23 at MHA of NW PA
Donations at Erie Pride Fest for Erie Food Bank
Free Health Screening at Pride Fest on August 29
Pride Shirts Discounted for Pride Weekend
Win Billy Winn The Remixes, The Revisit, & The Unreleased EP!
August, 2015
Dr. Rachel Levine to be Pride Fest Keynote Speaker
Erie County rally celebrates Marriage Equality Ruling
Erie Pride Fest on Sat, August 29
Individuals are very much welcome to be in the parade as well!
Millcreek 4th of July Parade recap
Mobile App for PrideFest for iOs and Android
NWPA Pride Alliance Participates In Its First Erie Gives Day
Parade Units and Info & Vendor Tables at 2015 Pride on August 29
Pride Fest to be held in Griswold Park
July, 2015
23rd Annual Erie Pride Picnic recap
Decision Day Rally and Victory Celebration TONIGHT at 7 PM
National HIV Testing Day this Friday, June 26!
NW PA Pride is now 501(C)(3)
Pride Night at the Erie SeaWolves
See you there!
June, 2015
23rd Annual Erie Pride Picnic
Get Your Pride Shirts and more!
Remembering Ben Heggy
May, 2015
Primary Candidate Forum Recap
Report on LGBT Roundtable Project
There's Power in Our Pride! Annual LGBT Community Survey
Voters Guide
April, 2015
Become a 2015 Pride Donor!
Candidate Forum on April 16
February, 2015
NW PA Pride New Board & Officers
December, 2014
NW PA Pride Annual Report
Web Server Crash
November, 2014
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
Candidate Night update
Panel Discussion on LGBT Rights at Edinboro University on October 23
Voters Guide
October, 2014
Erie Pride Fest a Fun Day for All!
Web Site Crash and Recovery
September, 2014
LGBT table at Blues and Jazz Fest
On August 2, 2014, NW PA Pride Alliance was proud to once again staff an LGBT info table at the Annual Blues and Jazz Fest in Frontier Park. The Blues and Jazz Fest is organized by Erie Art Museum and other organizations and is attended by over 20,000 people.
The table also had info from Erie Sisters and Mental Health Association of NW PA, as well as cards from Equality PA in support of HB 300/SB 300 for Equality PAs campaign to pass anti-discrimination legislation at the state level.
Thanks go out to Brian Davies, Johauna, Melanie Shubitowski, Julie Flagella, Alex Sphon, Daniel Thomas, Will Koehler and Rex Apps.