News & Updates

For 20 Years We Showed Up. This Year, We Marched.

On September 12, 2026, Greensboro Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary by stepping off with the first-ever Greensboro Pride Parade, taking our community's visibility straight into the heart of downtown. The parade flowed into a full day of celebration at LeBauer Park and City Center Park, welcoming around 110,000 attendees and shattering every previous record. From 400 guests in 2006 to more than 110,000 today, this milestone belongs to everyone who has shown up for Pride over the past two decades.

Pride in Motion: Greensboro’s Next Chapter

Greensboro Pride has grown into a year-round movement led by IMPAQT GSO, with stronger leadership, expanded partnerships, and deeper community impact centered on visibility and inclusion. In 2026, that evolution culminates in the first-ever Greensboro Pride Parade, marking a historic new chapter for both the organization and the city.

Built by Community: The Heart of Greensboro Pride

IMPAQT GSO and Greensboro Pride were built by volunteers and community members committed to creating visibility, safety, and belonging for LGBTQ+ people in Greensboro. Through collective giving, service, and partnership, Pride has grown into a powerful expression of community care and shared purpose.

Pride Is Not Just a Day - Jessie Taylor

Mental Health Advocacy for LGBTIQ+ and Vulnerable Populations: The Responsibility of Providers

Mental health care should be safe, affirming, and accessible to all, yet for many LGBTIQ+ individuals and other vulnerable populations, it remains an uphill battle. From systemic discrimination to inadequate provider training, too many people face barriers to care that impact their well-being.