Ourfest Logo

Ready to swirl into the realm of history? OURfest, the first festival and parade in the United States, envisioned to commemorate National Coming Out Day. OURFest takes place on October 6-8, 2023, as a three-day extravaganza honoring the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to an inaugural parade and a resource fair, OURfest, under the aegis of Galaei’s Pride 365 Initiative, aspires to serve as a lighthouse celebrating personal journeys, resilience, and the radiance of diverse identities while also casting a spotlight on unity and pride.

Fri Oct 6

Flag Raising over City Hall

The Office of LGBT Affairs will host the annual LGBTQ+ History Month Kick-off and National Coming Out Day Flag Raising event on October 6, featuring a More Color More Pride flag raising,

OURfest VIP Reception and Float Preview

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek at the OURfest floats! Get ready to be wowed by the creativity and craftsmanship on display. Join us for food, drink, and DJ Robert Drake along with a few other special guests.

Sat Oct 7

Sun Oct 8

Festival

Take over the gayborhood for the largest National Coming Out Day Festival in the country.