Pride in the Park is not a replacement for Ozarks Pridefest, but an additional celebration to showcase the incredible journey of the LGBTQIA+ community. We’re excited to bring you a brand-new event to commemorate our community’s history and achievements!
This event is presented by The GLO Center, the driving force behind both Ozarks Pridefest and Pride in the Park. Our Pride committee works tirelessly to create inclusive and empowering experiences for all.
Check back often for more information on entertainment and activities.
An LGBTQIA+ History Celebration:
Amazing speakers, bounce houses, poetry, music, and food trucks!
October 28th, 2023
11am – 3pm
Phelps Grove Park
950 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO
Below is a guide to parking at Pride in the Park 2023. Want to be extra awesome? Carpool with friends, or roll in on skates, scooters, or bikes! Let’s keep the traffic low and the fun high!
We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible lineup of performers for this year’s Pride in the Park event. Unlike Ozarks Pridefest, where we opened the stage to performer applications, we’ve taken a different approach this time. Pride in the Park is our way of giving back to the incredible community that has shown us so much love and support. Our event committee has carefully selected a small, yet dynamic, group of performers to create an intimate and community-focused atmosphere. We believe these artists embody the spirit and diversity of our community, and we can’t wait for you to experience the joy and unity they will bring to Pride in the Park.
Dierks Family
Queer Springfield Skeptics
Thank you for your interest in donating to Pride in the Park 2023! The deadline to donate to this event is October 1st.
Individual/private donations ranging from $100-1000 are also available.
If you have any questions, please email pride@glocenter.org.
Volunteer applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest in volunteering!