Flagstaff Pride Welcomes You!

On behalf of the Northern Arizona Pride Association board of directors and our Sponsors, we are excited to welcome everyone to the 16th Annual Pride in the Pines Festival.

Pride in the Pines has come a long way from the small picnic in the park it was 15 years ago. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of many people over the years and to the climate of positive change the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community has experienced since that time. Pride remains a growing and important annual event here in Flagstaff, both as a celebration of our identity and as a symbol of our continued struggle for equality. We are proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to many more years of welcoming everyone to Pride in the Pines!

This year’s festival promises to keep you entertained with an array of activities, events and musical performances. Although the festival is on Saturday, there are many events scheduled over the entire weekend which are listed in this guide. We hope you will stay and enjoy all that Flagstaff has to offer while you’re attending Pride.

A special thanks goes out to all of our volunteers, sponsors and board members for all the time and effort they have put in to make this event possible. We also would like to especially thank the City Of Flagstaff for supporting Pride in the Pines and making it truly a community event.

Council Member Coral Evans
Welcomes You!

Welcome Everyone!

On behalf of the City of Flagstaff, it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the 16th Annual Pride in the Pines Festival on Saturday, June 16th,2012 in Wheeler Park, which is located downtown in front of City Hall.

The City of Flagstaff takes great pride in the diverse nature of our city, which can be seen throughout the communities and neighborhoods within it. Our commitment to inclusion and ensuring diversity makes this a thriving city and a popular destination for many visitors from around the world. As a member of the Flagstaff City Council, I remain committed to supporting and recognizing the exceptional contributions of our diverse communities.

As a third-generation Flagstaff native I can tell you firsthand that Flagstaff boasts numerous scenic vistas and an exceptional amount of natural beauty. With a reputation for charming ambiance, top-rated restaurants, a dynamic arts scene, diverse shopping and friendly people, Flagstaff is definitely a town worth exploring. Our unrivaled attractions, stunning scenery, cool mountain weather and central location to many of the most treasured National Parks ensure that Flagstaff will remain a place that you will not only want to come back to visit but a place you may even want to call home.

I am looking forward to seeing you all at Pride 2012!

Coral J. Evans Council Member City of Flagstaff