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Ashland Pride was founded in 2019 to create a space for LGBTQIA2S+ members of the Ashland, KY area to gather safely and exchange ideas, build community, and work towards a more welcoming, equitable, and affirming society within the tri-state area!

We are building programs for education and training, hosting gatherings and events, creating spaces for youth voices, and standing up as part of this community we love so much!

Community Care Initiative

We’re looking to assist our neighbors who may be facing food insecurity and difficulty affording menstrual products.

For the month of November, we are asking members of our community for non-perishable food items, pads, and tampons. In the coming weeks, we’ll share sign up lists for our neighbors in need. If you are able, please donate!

Places to donate include:

Eridanus Brewing

The Mill AKY

Identity Salon & Spa

Midnite Society Tattoo

Sawstone Brewing River Room

Tri-State Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC

Symmetry The Aesthetics Studio

Second Hand Rose Consignment Clothing, Furniture and Kids Shops

The Cinema at Camp Landing

The Vault Grooming Co.

Boyd County Public Library

True to You Salon

Mandala Therapeutic Services

LEO Salon & Spa

Upcoming events

Game Night

11/4 5:30 - 8 PM
Boyd County Public Library, Main Branch
1740 Central Ave., Ashland KY 41101
Building community is all fun and games! Bring a friend, a game, of just come to hang out. We've got plenty to choose from.

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Craft Night

11/6 5:30 - 8 PM
Boyd County Public Library, Main Branch
1740 Central Ave., Ashland KY 41101
Bring your own craft to work on with friends, or help us out with decorating for the holidays! This craft night, we'll be decorating toy cars for our very own Ashland Pride Parade-themed Christmas Tree, for the Paramount's Festival of Trees and Trains.
No charge. We'll provide the basic decorating supplies for the cars. Just bring yourself and your creativity!

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Seeped in Pride

11/9 1:30 PM
Boyd County Public Library, Midland Branch
6686 US Route 60 Ashland, KY 41102
You are cordially invited to a delightful afternoon tea party! Join us for a cozy gathering filled with treats, warm company, and wonderful tea. Please RSVP ahead of time so we can get a good headcount!

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Gay Old Time

11/13 7 - 9 PM
Sawstone Brewing River Room
224 15th St. Ashland KY 41101
Join us for a Gay Old Time, a queer comedy night where we're going to kick back, grab a drink, and enjoy some good, queer stand-up.
Hosted by Huntington's first openly-gay gay comedian Jeromy Moore and featuring Lee Mays.

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Found Family: Friendsgiving

11/15 1:30 - 4 PM
Boyd County Public Library, Midland Branch
6686 US Route 60, Ashland KY 41102
Gather 'round found family! We're hosing our annual Friendsgiving potluck to share a meal, give thanks, and celebrate the family we've got--found, chosen, borrowed and otherwise.
It's a potluck, so we ask that if you attend, you consider also bringing a dish, side, or dessert to share with the group. Please get in touch to tell us what you're bringing!

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Community Care Meeting

11/19 6 PM - 8 PM
Boyd County Public Library, Main Branch
1740 Central Ave., Ashland KY 41101
This is a dedicated time and space for connection, and conversation. Come share your burdens, concerns, and challenges.

Please come as you are. This meeting is built on trust. What’s shared in the circle should stay there. Let’s lighten the load by sharing it!

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Float Building for the Ashland Christmas Parade

11/20 5:30 PM
11/22 9:00 AM
11/23 1:00 PM

2616 Hackworth St.
Ashland, KY 41101

Help us bring some pride and cheer to the Ashland Christmas Parade! We’re channeling the parade’s music notes and Christmas floats theme with out entry: “Don we now our gay apparel”.

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December Public Pride Meeting

12/7 1:30 PM
Boyd County Public Library, Main Branch
1740 Central Ave., Ashland KY 41101
Have some ideas? Wanna listen to what goes on and how we plan events? Want to be with like-minded folks and community? Come join us at the Boyd County Midland Branch Library for our monthly meeting! Hope to see you there!

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Our Mission

To build a community within Ashland and the surrounding areas that is affirming for all citizens regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To create spaces and experiences within the community that are safe and equitable for all members. To build education and training programs in order to promote a more welcoming, equitable place for everyone. To act as a support network for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies of all ages, races, nationalities, and abilities.

• Social Justice: Mobilizing community members for intersectional work and social justice.

• Youth Voice & Action: Giving local youth a voice and opportunity for action in the community.

• Empowerment: Empowering LGBTQIA+2S members and allies for positive change in society, especially within the tr-state area.

• Positive Change: Building a stronger LGBTQIA+2S and ally community locally. Work with other local organizations to build strong networks of support.

• Diversity: Celebrating and recognizing all kinds of diversity within our communities. Building a more equitable community.