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TRANS PRIDE-N-JOY FEST
Saturday August 9, 2025
Genderbands is excited to be putting on our 6th annual Trans Pride-N-Joy Fest (formerly Utah Trans Pride Festival).
The Trans Pride-N-Joy Festival is a unique event put on by Genderbands. This festival celebrates, centers, and brings visibility to our amazingly diverse transgender/nonbinary community.
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Participate in Trans Pride!
Entertainer
Apply to be an entertainer at the festival or after-party.
Vendor
Become a vendor
FOOD Vendor
Become a food vendor
Volunteer
It takes a village! Won't you join us?
Trans Pride-N-Joy Fest Schedule
When: Saturday August 9, 2025
Time TBA
Where: Salt Lake City, UT
After-parties:
Time and Location TBA
Trans Pool Party
Time and Location TBA
More details to come!
Tickets!
All Ages After-Party
PG-rated performances, including drag, to entertain folks of all ages!
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21+ After-Party
PG 13-rated performances, including drag, plus an open bar!
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Trans Pool Party
Enjoy a relaxing day at the pool with your trans besties.
Tickets are limited!
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Festival "Ticket"
If you'd like to support the Genderbands mission or help make the Trans Pride-N-Joy Festival possible for future years, consider making a small donation in the form of a festival ticket. This also helps us track our attendance,
FAQ 2025
Does it cost anything to attend Trans Pride-N-Joy Fest?
Trans Pride-N-Joy Fest will be charging ticket prices of $5. Due to rising costs of putting on a festival like ours, we are unable to keep our festival free for attendees. If you are unable to pay for a ticket, please consider volunteering! You can donate at genderbands.org/donate or Venmo @genderbands IF YOU USE VENMO PLEASE PUT IN THE COMMENTS THAT IT'S A DONATION! We will have designated entrances and exits. You will receive a wristband when you enter. This helps us track attendance.
Will there be alcohol at the event?
No alcohol is permitted at the main festival. Alcohol will be available at the after-party.
Will there be vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free food options?
We are actively working to connect with food vendors who can offer these options at the festival, but cannot guarantee all dietary restrictions can be met.
Will there be a place to go if I get too hot or overwhelmed?
We will be offering a "Chill Zone" tent, which will have air conditioning and sensory toys to help you chill. There will be a time limit to allow for everyone to have a chance to enjoy the space but don’t worry, you can come back.
Where do I park?
Location and parking TBA.
Are dogs allowed in the venue?
Pet dogs may be allowed, depending on the venue, which is TBA. Some attendees will have service animals, please remember your manners and ask before approaching or petting any animal at the festival! If your pet is found to be causing a nuisance, you and your pet will be asked to leave.
How do I apply to be a volunteer?
Our volunteer application will be available soon! Contact us (pride@genderbands.org) with any questions. We would love to have the volunteer support of your organization!
How can I support the event as an individual?
--Follow us on social media then Like, comment, and share posts regarding the event. --To help us get the word out, show you are "Interested" in the event on Facebook and like and share our posts. The more interest our event gets, the more sponsors we can attract and the bigger our event can be. --To financially support us, consider sponsoring with a "friends"-level sponsorship, or buy a festival tee shirt! --We are looking for volunteers to provide in-person support during the event. Fill out the volunteer application above. --In-kind donations are graciously accepted and include: sensory objects (spinners, pop-its, stress balls, magic sand), COVID prevention supplies (masks, hand sanitizers), sun protection (hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, fans), and consumables (water bottles, otter pops, candy, snacks). Items can be branded with company logos or plain.
Is this an all-ages event?
Yes!
Will there be a police presence at the event?
We are required by the city to have 2 police officers present. We will have hired security as well as volunteer security. There will be security and traffic-style barricades around the perimeter of the park. There is a staffed entrance and exit on the South and North side of the park. Festival attendees will have wristbands.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
If you have dietary restrictions, you may bring food for yourself. Otherwise, please support the food vendors. You may bring in an EMPTY, refillable water bottle. We will have water available.
What steps are being taken to make the festival accessible?
--The Chill Zone --Booths are along the sidewalks --Free earplugs --Extra seating throughout the festival grounds --Braille signs --ASL interpreters during the entertainment --Food vendors who offer items for those with dietary restrictions. --The stage is positioned away from the vendors to reduce noise. --A ramp for the stage --Entrance/Exit on both sides of the park to reduce walking distance --Free festival and a reasonably priced after-party. --The afterparty venue has no stairs for attendees and only 3 steps for performers to enter the stage.
What are the COVID protocols for the event?
Masks are not but highly recommended, especially if you are feeling ill. This is an open-air event but social distancing is still encouraged. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the festival and masks will be available at the Info Booth.
Can I opt out of photographs?
Yes. We will have "Consent Cues" badges available to participants so you can demonstrate your willingness to be touched, chatted with, or photographed.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
All ages can volunteer! Volunteers 15 and under must volunteer with a guardian , and volunteers 16-17 must have a guardian's permission to volunteer.
How can I support the event as a business?
Several tiers of sponsorship are available starting at $250. Visit donorbox.org/events/613418 for more information on sponsorship!
2024 ATTENDEE SURVEY
We are constantly striving to improve and would greatly appreciate feedback from those that attended the 2023 Utah Trans Pride Festival and/or the Afterparty or additional events. Please complete this anonymous survey to rate your experience at Trans Pride-N-Joy Festival and help us plan Trans Pride-N-Joy 2025.
2024 SPONSORS
RAINBOW
AMETHYST
Illuminate Evolve Therapy
FRIENDS
Jennifer Lapachian Valerie Ziemski
Shari Lyon Beth Hardy
Pan Curious Heart Tones Birth
Enchanted Arts
Quiet Mischief and Company
Santos Merchandising
Callahan Consults, LLC
Logan Pride Foundation
Ark Insurance Solutions, LLC
Our History
Utah Trans Pride 2019 - Our first year!
2023
2023 PERFORMERS!
2023 FRIENDS
Ryan Cassata
Summit Community Counseling
Eric Hales Counseling
Congregational United Church of Christ
Sticker Ninja
HHer Inspections, LLC
Richard Weber LCSW
The Knots and Pots
For Them
McPeck-Cutler Family
Timber Ghost Press
Friar Tuck's Barbershop
Jen & Andy Lapachian
Lumpy Space Princess
Alice Roberts LCSW, CST
Starbucks
Dancing Crane Imports
Eccles Real Estate Group
Poppy Books & Gifts
2023 SILVER
2023 GOLD
2023
DIAMOND
2023 GLITTER
2023 PRESENTING
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