Promote, celebrate and encourage positive diversity and inclusion in our community. Uplift and amplify the Treasure Valley's LGBTQ+ community. Boise Pride, Inc. is a member based and managed non-proffit 501(c)3 corporation.  Boise Pride, Inc was formed to produce events for the local community that will bring the community together in the acceptance and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Idaho. The origins of pride in Idaho date back to 1990, when the first decision was made to create awareness of the LGBT community. Since that first event, Idaho people have celebrated pride in many different ways.  Boise Pride, Inc, being the most recent achievement in the history of pride in Boise, by the formation of our non-profit organization to solely focus on the pride festival and events throughout the year.  We are the premier provider for all pride related events in the greater Boise area, providing an opportunity for the entire Idaho community to learn more about the LGBT community.   The goals of our organization are: Produce events for the community with no political agenda. Provide venues for people to accept themselves and support each other. Provide venues creating and strengthening community ties. Act as a unifying force within the community. Increase the visibility and community impact of the pride event. Increase community participation in Boise Pride activities. Become a financially self-sufficient, solvent and secure organization. Grow Boise Pride and the festival by investing in continuing ventures and improvements. Run a not-for-profit organization, committed to the community, its volunteers and staff. Create a safe space to engage communities in the celebration of their sexuality. Coordinate the annual Pride celebration that empowers and supports our communities. Connect with and help develop our communities, fostering essential partnerships. Capture and build upon our organization's and our communities' history. To unite, through membership in the organization, persons interested in our purposes, and to promote good fellowship among such members.