Emerald Coast Pride

Saturday, June 24th, is the totally free Pride Prom for all ages at the Island Resort on Okaloosa Island from 6:30-10:00pm. 

This upscale prom will feature table-service with drinks and elegant food, like gourmet fruit, veggie, and charcuterie platters. Join us on the large dance floor of the Aruba Ballroom where pride anthems will play beneath a shimmering disco ball. DJ Mike Ice will play any song your heart desires. 

Dress up or dress down, you are welcome no matter what you wear. Come solo, with a date, or with friends -- this event is for everyone! 

Important Parking Information: For those attending, please park in The Island Resort's parking garage. You can obtain a free parking pass from the parking attendant in the parking garage or from the front desk manager in the main lobby of The Island Resort.  If you have access to a printer, and would like to print your own parking pass, please see below.

On Saturday, June 17th, the Pride Family Cookout will be held in Twin Hills Park in Crestview, FL from 4:00-6:00pm. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be provided. This is a family event that will feature 2 cornhole sets, an inflatable dartboard with velcro darts, horseshoes, and a giant Jenga. Feel free to walk around the lake or enjoy the playground and athletic courts. 

Please note that the events will have security to ensure a safe time for all. 

Join us for a free family-friendly LGBTQ+ Vendor Fair, Pride Walk,  and more to celebrate pride month and create a safe space for all LGBTQ+ people and allies. 

Participate in our Silent Auction and Pride Raffle to win fun prizes like t-shirts, vacation stays, tattoos, and more! This is part of multiple events in June for Emerald Coast Pride. 

There’s a playground, restrooms/water fountains, and access to the Gulf.  Feel free to park in the parking lots to the west, north, and east of the park. Feel free to bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on, as well as sunscreen and liquids to stay hydrated. Please note that the events will have security and medical personnel to ensure a safe time for all. 

Schedule: 

• 7:00am -- Setup 

• 8:00am -- Vendor Fair, Silent Auction, and Pride Raffle with DJ and food trucks (around the Big Pavilion): this will continue until 2:00pm. 

• 9:00am -- Sponsorship recognition and event agenda review 

• 9:10am -- Performance by Unity Chorus of Northwest Florida 

• 9:20am -- Pride Walk inspirational speech by Dr. David Simmons, the President of PFLAG Niceville

• 9:30am -- Pride Walk: from Liza Jackson Park to Sound Park (where there will be Mom Hugs and free water) and back to Liza Jackson. 

• 10:30am -- Open Mic Time (Big Pavilion): feel free to share your story with us  

• 1:00pm: Silent Auction and Pride Raffle winners announced 

• 2:00pm -- Clean up

List of Vendors participating in the Vendor Fair:

• Food Trucks -- Emerald Coast Kettle Corn, Waffle Boutique, Taste the Rainbow, and Bun for the Road

• Service Organizations -- PFLAG Niceville, Bridgeway Center, Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program, Gulf Coast LGBTQ+ Center, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast, Free Mom Hugs, Okaloosa Democrats, OASIS, and Shelter House 

• Private Businesses -- Risque Moments, Mosaic Production Company, Scentsy, Jardin Du Chat, Merriment Photography, Maria's Face Painting, Sew Swanky, Gulf Coast Henna Tattoos and Hair Wraps, Handmade Huggables, I've Been Painting, Head & Heart, Heart Strings, Skyla's Beauty and Barber Lounge, Mary Kay, Be Kind to All, Pensacola Opera, and Eliza Dalton.

Pride Walk Notes:

• Bring LGBTQ+ flags and hand-made signs to wave as we walk. We’ll march both directions on the sidewalk on the south side of Miracle Strip Parkway (about 1 mile there and 1 mile back). Those with mobility issues are warmly welcomed to join us for whatever part you want; we also need volunteers to help pass out water at Sound Park.