Metro East Pride
Our Mission
The mission of Metro East Pride is to encourage unity, celebrate diversity, promote equality and advocate for inclusion of all persons on the LGBTQIA spectrum throughout Southwestern Illinois and the Metropolitan St. Louis region.
Our Purpose
The main purpose of Metro East Pride is to advance unity, visibility and wellness among persons with diverse sexual and gender identities through cultural and educational programs, sharing of information and resources, and social activities in the Metro East area including the annual Metro East Pride Fest —celebrating the present, envisioning the future and honoring the past.
Upcoming Events
19 OCT 2025 | 2PM
Pere Marquette | Inner Loop Trail
Alton, IL
Hiking Boots Recommended
2 NOV 2025 | 10:30AM
Belleville Books | 20 East Main Street
Belleville, Illinois
All are Welcome | 18+
16 NOV 2025 | 12PM
Big Daddy’s 618 | 313 East Main Street
Belleville, Illinois
21+ | Doors open at 11AM
