Ozarks Pridefest, held annually in Springfield, Missouri, is the largest LGBTQIA+ event in Southwest Missouri, attracting over 5,000 attendees and growing annually. The festival celebrates equality, diversity, and community, featuring a parade through downtown Springfield, live music, performances, and a variety of vendors and educational opportunities.

The GLO Center, founded in 1996, is the oldest operating LGBTQIA+ community center in Missouri. Established by local leaders who recognized the need for a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, the GLO Center formed a committee that supports and organizes Ozarks Pridefest.

Ozarks Pridefest embodies the center’s mission to serve the LGBTQIA+ community through support, resources, education, and advocacy, fostering a more inclusive and welcoming environment where all can thrive.