

PRIDE FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Kentucky Black Pride
September 15-17, 2023
Woodland Park
Lexington, KY
Kentucky Black Pride is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization: 82-4176691. Established in December 2016, under the leadership of Shawn Ka'Ron Bumpase. Our mission is to promote unity, pride, self-awareness and positive visibility within Kentucky's QTPOC community. Our goal is to improve the lives of QTPOC around central Kentucky serving Lexington (surrounding counties), Frankfort, Louisville and Covington. We are proud to provide you with a annual pride festival in Lexington every 3rd weekend of September.
Kentucky Black Pride
Festival 2023


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Join us as we celebrate our Annual Kentucky Black Pride Festival, here in Lexington, Kentucky. There will be a lot events and activities during the week of our PRIDE!
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Events:
Thursday Night Meet & Greet Drag Show
Location: TBA
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Time: 9:00pm
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Annual Night of Elegance Gala & Honor's Ball
Location: THE VENUE
Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
Time: Doors open at 6:30, Ball starts at 7:00pm
Cost: $25.00
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Pride in the Park
Location: 601 E. High Street Lexington, KY 40502
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Time: 12:00pm (Noon) - 7:00pm
Admission: Free
Pride After Party
Location: The Chill Spot
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Time: 10:00pm
Admission: Free until 11pm
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TO DONATE:
Cashapp: $kyblackpride
Paypal: @kentuckyblackpride
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Become a Vendor or Sponsor:
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Please register at:
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2023 PRIDE SPONSORS
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Special Tribute:
(We would like to honor two past board members)
Nicole Matthews
Passed away July 8, 2017

John G. Bentley
Passed away Feb 8, 2020
