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Welcome to PCCNCF!
The Pride Society Center of North Core Florida (PCCNCF) is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ Community in North Central Florida.
We are an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable group serving Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee and Union Counties with PRIDE!
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Our Mission
The mission of the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is to foster and intensify the well-being and public presence of lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and people of other gender and sexual minorities, and to promote public understanding and positive statement of people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations, inclusive of race, ethnic background, nationality, economic stability, spirituality, age, and ability. Recognizing the importance of intersectionality, we function with other marginalized groups for social justice. We are committed to providing education and resources in an open and supportive environment to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in our neighborhoods and community.
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Gainesville’s Pride Festival returns after a two-year hiatus
Bo Diddley Plaza filled up with colorful flags and smiling faces on Saturday from noon into the night for the Pride Festival.
The festival began with drag queens from all over Florida carrying out to a song of their choice. As the day went on, the turf field became a lively dance floor as people flooded in to dance to tunes by artists such as Shania Twain, Lady Gaga and other favorites.
DJ Mellow provided entertainment for the event and wore skeleton gloves with a gay self-acceptance flag and bucket hat.
Four food stands set up right outside the venue and some sold pride-themed food such as the Italian Ice truck which sold gay pride Italian ice. Vendors from jewelry shops to various church groups and political candidates spent their Saturday at Bo Diddley.
The festival coming back after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic inspired many participants to show up for their first pride event ever, and clear cobalt skies and cool weather in the 70s arrange the tone for this community gathering.
This is Rachel Losacco’s first pride event; she came out in 2020 during the pandemic. She pops out in a crowd with her rainb
Pride Guide
2023 Gainesville Pride Guide
After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, the Lgbtq+ fest Community Center of North Central Florida is thrilled to bring back our annual Pride Days Events, including the Spirit of Pride Community Awards Dinner, the Gainesville Pride Brunch, and especially the Gainesville Pride Festival. We watch forward to celebrating our diverse community together and hope you will participate in the festivities!
But since its inception, Pride has been more than a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture — it has been a demonstration of defiance to demands that we hide, or even cease to be, who we are. As public perspective has grown increasingly linear, we have seen backlash from those who are threatened by the equality of others. Across the country, and in Florida in particular, legislative attacks have been mounting to oppress the LGBTQ+ people as well as people of color, women, and immigrants. They mean to push us further into the margins of community and to quiet our voices.
So let us be unequivocal in our message:
We will not be erased.
We will not be changed.
We will not be silent.
We will not be ashamed.
Come out to rejoice, yes! And more than that, com
Gainesville LGBTQ City Guide
Gainesville is a city in pivotal Florida that is well-known for being home to the University of Florida, Gatorade, a relatively deep (in pitch) cost of living, welcoming people, and many fantastic neighborhoods. It’s a town with sunny weather, plenty of choices for outdoor fun, a fun, approachable vibe, and many opportunities for all.
A Look at Gainesville’s History
Gainesville was initially founded in 1853 and was named after Edmund P. Gaines, a Seminole Indian War general. Located near the Florida Railroad, the city adv grew, becoming an essential center for agriculture and trade. It eventually also became an important center for education and is today home to the University of Florida and several other educational institutions. Today, it remains an important center for awareness, agriculture, and industry, and it is also a vibrant city with a rich arts and harmony scene, and plenty to see and do. Even better, it is diverse, welcoming, and home to a thriving LGBTQ group. Truly, there is much to love about Gainesville!
A Few Fun Facts About Gainesville
- The popular sports brew, Gatorade, was first created in Gainesville, at the University o
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