About PRIDE

Since 2012, we have been a central part of the Lubbock LGBTQ+ community.

LubbockPRIDE is an organization that hosts the annual LGBTQ+ pride festival in Lubbock, Texas. The festival brings together Lubbock and the surrounding communities for a day of fun, food, and fabulous entertainment! This event is family friendly and we welcome people of all ages.

Our goal is to promote equality and increase awareness around issues affecting the Lubbock LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate the strides our community has taken for acceptance from society, our friends, and family.

Our Focus

  • Create a welcoming and accepting organization by being positive role models for members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

  • Foster communication, tolerance, and mutual support among LGBTQ+ persons.

  • Oppose prejudice in society at large and within the LGBTQ+ community on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

  • Encourage fellowship and support among participating businesses, professionals, individuals, and charitable organizations with the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

  • Produce the annual pride festival that fosters a sense of community and encourages LGBTQ+ persons to live openly and with pride.

Our Mission

To achieve positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community within Lubbock and represent the city and the surrounding areas in a dignified manner.

Meet the Board

  • Tiffany Frias

    She/Her

    PRESIDENT

  • Chanté Geiger

    She/They

    VICE PRESIDENT

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • MacKenzie Wantje

    They/Them

    SECRETARY

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

  • Thomas Vargas

    He/Him

    SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

  • Michael Olivas

    He/Him

    YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

  • Jake Quintanilla

    He/Him

    ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR

    PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • Danielle Ewing

    She/Her

    VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

  • Fernando Angel-Bigbie

    He/Him/El

    ADMINISTRATOR

  • Russell Harris

    He/Him

    FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

  • Robert Head

    He/Him

    OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Members At Large

  • Oscar Natividad

    He/Him

    WEBSITE ADMIN

Open Board Positions

We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization. We do not take salaries nor wages from the Organization.

In addition to the basic responsibilities of each position, attendance at monthly meetings and at least one event is also asked of each Board Member.

  • Entertainment Coordinator

    The Entertainment Coordinator’s biggest job is booking talent and acts for our Festival in June, managing that talent, the schedule, and behind-the-scenes on the day of the Festival. These include drag performers, musicians, comedians, karaoke, theatre troupes, and any other performers who may be interested.

    From making sure songs and files are submitted and meet the standards of the show, to getting contracts signed, the Entertainment Coordinator has a big job on Festival day. They also book and manage performers for our events throughout the year, such as drag bingo and trivia.

    The ideal Entertainment Coordinator has knowledge of what it’s like for performers as well as general know-how on sound, lighting, etc.

  • Graphic Designer

    Our Graphic Designer position primarily deals with creating flyers for various events. The Graphic Designer may also be asked to assist with the creation of annual Pride Fest designs as well, including t-shirts, banners, etc. We are a collaborative organization and are looking for a designer who is open to collaboration and changes when necessary.

    Formal training of graphic design is not required, but some understanding of software and basic tenants of design would be preferred.