Welcome to pride in the valley

Our mission

Pride in the Valley was created to celebrate the promise of the future while resonating with the message of the past. The festival’s purpose is not only to bring together diverse members of the community but also to honor individuals who have fought for our ability to celebrate in a public way. The festival is a way to fuse together a fun atmosphere for everyone to feel comfortable in and the message that all people; no matter their sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, HIV status, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or other determining factors; have the right to live life to the fullest. The event is not only a day of festivities, but a way for Full Spectrum Community Outreach to continue to support the community by raising funds for multiple aspects of the Center that are available year-round and open to all members of the community.

About Pride In The Valley

Pride in the Valley is an annual festival that premiered in 2019. It is packed full of vendors, speakers, entertainment, networking, and social opportunities not only for those who identify as LGBTQIA+, but also their friends, allies and community supporters. The festival is FREE to attend.

Pride in the Valley is brought to you by BCC Full Spectrum Community Outreach. BCC Full Spectrum Community Outreach is the 501(c)(3) LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual, and our Allies) center located in Youngstown, Ohio with the mission of helping to build a Mahoning Valley where LGBTQIA+ people thrive as healthy, equal and complete members of society.