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ozarks pridefest

celebrating our pride

Pridefest is the largest LGBTQIA+ event in Southwest Missouri that attracts over 4,000 people and is growing every year. Join us in this celebration of equality, diversity, and community! We are tax-exempt and a subcommittee belonging to the GLO Center of the Ozarks.

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Upcoming Events

‼️ DEADLINE: Sponsors & vendors for Ozarks Pridefest ‼️

Don’t forget to sign up to sponsor or be a vendor at Ozarks Pridefest 2026: Come One, Come All! 🎪 The deadline is Thursday, April 30.

GLO Youth Prom

What: Join us for a FREE Greek-inspired mythical evening filled with food, music, and dancing. Youth Prom is a chance to dress up, celebrate, and enjoy a fun, welcoming night with friends in a space made for joy, connection, and community.
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hen: Friday, April 24 @ 5:30PM – 8:30PM
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here: The Fairbanks – 1126 N Broadway Ave

Banned Book Club

What: For May, we will be reading the graphic novel “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. It is about Takei’s experiences during the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. The book has been frequently banned and challenged in school districts across the country.
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hen: Sunday, May 3 @ 12PM – 1:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St

Monthly Resource Evening

What: Each month, we’ll open our doors to provide helpful resources and connect our community with trusted partners and services. May resources include the food pantry, APO overdose prevention & testing, Harmony House representative, and the RISE program by Drew Lewis Foundation.
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hen: Monday, May 4 @ 5:15PM – 8PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St

GLO Quarterly Movie Night

What: Join us for our quarterly GLO Center Movie Night event at Moxie Cinema, featuring a special screening of the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994).
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hen: Saturday, May 16 @ 4PM
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here: Moxie Cinema – 305 S Campbell Ave #101