Share Your Pride Memories
Rexburg Pride wouldn’t be the same without our wonderful attendees! As we approach our Pride 2024 celebration, we want to hear all about what Pride means to you.
“I loved the [walk] and the guest speakers. I loved how I was able to see so many more queer folk and allies than I thought there were.
Being able to completely be myself for the first time in forever was absolutely amazing.”
“Rexburg Pride 2021 was one of the most affirming and happy experiences I’ve had as a queer person in my time in Rexburg. The atmosphere of support and queer joy were wonderful, and I was able to interact with other LGBTQ+ people and allies; which was amazing.
Rexburg Pride was an important moment for my journey of personal growth and self-acceptance.”
“I went to the very first Pride event and it really helped me to see that I’m not as alone as I thought I was. There were so many people there and it was beautiful and comforting.”
“The Pride event at Porter Park in June helped me realize that it’s ok that I haven’t figured out who I totally was but what I am is amazing and there is nothing wrong with who I am.
When I showed up to that event I felt a joy that I haven’t felt in a really long time, ever since then I have had confidence in myself and I’m proud of who I am.
Just seeing people who have the same feelings I have was so validating and wonderful that I’m not alone.”
“Rexburg Pride is one of my core memories from when I was a BYUI student. It felt like a breath of fresh air as the LGBTQ+ community was given a space to not just accept queerness, but to celebrate it.”
“I was at the first Pride event in 2021! It was really comforting knowing that the community is here and bigger that I’d thought. I’m hoping I’ll have the confidence to make some friends at this year’s! 🤍”
“I felt very safe at Pride. In my identity and orientation. It was healing to see how many people are just like me. I was also pleasantly surprised to see BYUI Inclusive Services was there.
I felt accepted not only by people like me, but people not like me in the community as well.”
“Porter Park was the place I walked countless times—often with trusted friends—as I began to understand my identity and my place in the LGBTQ+ community.
To be able to then attend my first ever Pride event in that same place was a precious and healing moment for me! It was incredible to see how *not* alone we are, and to meet so many beautiful people. Rexburg pride was and is an important piece of my queer journey.”