Pride Community Center

Hey there! You’ve just received a new Side Quest: to enjoy a delicious lunch and frozen custard at Sweet Berries with LGBTQIA+ neurodivergent and disabled friends, and allies. 🩵🌈♾️ We’ll meet up outside the entrance at 1pm on Friday, August 14th, but feel free to join anytime between 1 and 3pm! We’ll have Pride shirts and little flags. Sweet Berries has parking (one ADA spot), and is wheelchair and walker-accessible with two unisex ADA bathrooms and indoor AC seating.

Building Accessibility: What’s Under the Ramp? As you can see in the drawing below, making our new Center fully accessible takes a solid foundation—literally! To properly support our new entrance ramp, we have a significant amount of concrete work ahead of us. Ensuring everyone can safely and comfortably enter our space is a top priority, but all that concrete comes with a concrete cost. If you're able to help us lay the groundwork for a more inclusive community space, please consider making a donation today! Every dollar helps bring us one step closer to opening our doors, and right now, every dollar you donate is doubled!

👉 Click Here or at the link in our bio: https://givebutter.com/pride-center-the-next-chapter-starts-here-lkiif3

Join us for our monthly Board Meeting on Monday, July 13, from 6-8 PM. This month's meeting will be available virtually only. Board Meetings are open to the public, offering a great opportunity to get involved and stay informed about our organization's decisions and plans. You may join by clicking on the link in our calendar: https://www.pccncf.org/calendar

Love celebrating Pride and want to showcase your talents? Performer applications are now open. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Pride is right around the corner and we want YOUR TALENT to make Gainesville Pride ✨SHINE BRIGHT!✨
Click HERE or visit our website to apply! It only takes a few minutes. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 7th, so don’t miss the opportunity to bring your talent to Bo Diddley Plaza on October 3rd!
Questions? Email [email protected].

Join Us for the Senior Group Monthly Gathering!
Mark your calendars! Our Senior Group will be meeting on Saturday, August 8th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the United Church of Gainesville, Room 9, 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL.

Come enjoy great conversation, light refreshments, and a wonderful afternoon connecting with friends old and new. Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there!

Questions? Email [email protected].

Big progress update! 🛠️ The metal frame of our new ramp was installed today!

We’re moving right along. The next step is pouring the concrete. We are getting so close to having this completely finished and ready to use!

As we cross the finish line, every bit of support helps us cover the final costs. If you’d like to chip in and help us reach the goal, you can donate here: https://givebutter.com/pride-center-the-next-chapter-starts-here-lkiif3

Thank you all for following along and supporting us every step of the way! ❤️

Love celebrating pride and want to showcase your talents? Performer applications are open now! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Pride is right around the corner and we want YOUR TALENT to make Gainesville Pride ✨SHINE BRIGHT!✨Click the link in our bio or visit our website to apply! It only takes a few minutes. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 7th, so don’t miss the opportunity to bring your talent to Bo Diddley Plaza on October 3rd!

See you soon besties 💚

Saturday Dinner at DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers, July 25th, 6:30pm
5310 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605

Gainesville’s food truck scene is absolutely thriving, and DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers is a total standout! These aren't just any burgers—they are expertly smashed and seared on cast iron for that perfect, mouth-watering crust. It’s the ultimate comfort food to share with friends!

We are so excited to bring the community together for a night of great eats and even better company. Whether you’re a burger aficionado or just looking to meet some wonderful people, you are more than welcome to join the fun!

Look for the table with the Pride Flag tablecloth!!! Mark your calendar, come have fun and grab some of the best food in town. The attendance limit for this event is 10 people, so please RSVP soon to snag your spot!

🌈 Get ready, Gainesville! 🌈

The 2026 Pride Festival is on the horizon! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a beautiful day of celebration, community, and love. 🎉✨

Want to showcase your business or organization?
We are officially accepting vendor applications across three categories: Commercial Businesses ($300), Food & Beverage Vendors ($200), and Nonprofit Organizations ($100).
👉 Apply to be a vendor here: https://www.pccncf.org/pride-festival

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE FOR VENDORS: Please be aware that every year, scammers on Facebook target potential vendors by pretending to sell festival spots or collect fees through direct messages and comments. PCCNCF never conducts official business, coordinates applications, or accepts payments through Facebook.

Wear your history with pride! The 2026 Gainesville Pride shirts are available for purchase! You'll be able to grab yours at any upcoming local Pride event, or directly at the Center as soon as our doors officially open.