Pride-SWFL, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering the LGBTQIA+ community in Southwest Florida. We unite and engage individuals and organizations to foster education, support, and empowerment. As the host of one of the area’s largest Pride celebrations, we bring thousands together to honor diversity, inclusivity, and love, while promoting a positive image of the community throughout the Sunshine State.

In partnership with the Goldberg Center, Fort Myers’ first LGBTQIA+ community center, we are committed to creating safe and accepting spaces. Your support directly sustains the Goldberg Center, allowing us to provide vital resources, peer support, and educational programming for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

At Pride-SWFL, Inc., we believe in the power of community and are dedicated to making Southwest Florida a place where everyone can thrive.

Mission Statement

To provide the citizenry of Southwest Florida with a positive image of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and to create functions and events throughout the year promoting educational, civic, and cultural activities that further this goal and enrich the lives of our members and the entire Southwest Florida community.

Non-Profit Status

Pride-SWFL, Inc., is an IRS approved Non Profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt volunteer organization.

Service Mark Policy

“SWFL Pride,” “SWFL Pride Fest,” “SWFL Pride T Dance,” “SWFL Pride Brunch,”  “SWFL Pride Tea Dance,” “Pride T Dance,” “Pride SWFL,” “Pride-SWFL,” are Service Marks of Pride-SWFL, Inc. in the United States and other countries. They cannot be legally used or reproduced without written permission.

Any use of  “SWFL Pride,” “SWFL Pride Fest,” “SWFL Pride T Dance,” “SWFL Pride Brunch,”  “SWFL Pride Tea Dance,” “Pride T Dance,” “Pride SWFL,” “Pride-SWFL,” or “Pride-SWFL, Inc.” names and/or Pride-SWFL / SWFL Pride logo must be approved by Pride-SWFL in writing prior to use. Pride-SWFL must review and approve in writing all materials (including but not limited to promotional items, press releases, public service announcements, scripts, posters, ads, brochures, etc…) before they are used.

Please contact the Board of Directors at info@PrideSWFL.com for more information.