2019 – The Beginning
What started as an idea of a small gathering in a local park quickly grew into a full day of food, music, vendors, and community fun. Despite the rain, we huddled under tents and picnic shelters, meeting incredible LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies.

2020 – A Pause for Safety
COVID forced us to cancel, but protecting our community came first.

2021 – The Return
With vaccines available and cases decreasing, we came back stronger than ever! Over 20 vendors joined, we provided free lunch, and—true to tradition—it rained all day.

2022 – Bigger and Better
We relocated to a more visible and accessible location, expanded to feature over 50 vendors, incredible entertainment, and our first major sponsor. Plus, we handed out over 400 hot dogs!

2023 – Even More to Love
With more sponsors, more vendors, and even more hot dogs, WSP Pride kept growing—bringing together an even larger and more vibrant community.

2024 – A Milestone Year
Celebrating our 5th event, we kicked things off with excitement, but lightning forced an early end, closing Prides across the metro. Even so, our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space remains stronger than ever.

WSP Pride continues to thrive, and we love seeing our community grow each year!

It’s our hope to continue celebrating the LGBTQ+ folks that call West St. Paul home year after year. We love seeing folks from surrounding suburbs join us. We also really, really love that WSP Pride is a community event that keeps growing every year because doing everything in our power to create a safe space for everyone to gather. 

Our Mission: West St. Paul Pride (WSP Pride) was created in 2019 in order to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in and around West St. Paul. We will continue that celebration. We will also work year round to maintain a welcoming and affirming feeling within the city of West St. Paul to the LGBTQIA+ community.