It all started with a Facebook post.

In 2023, our Founder, Megan Hawthorne Proffer, shared a dream to have a safe, inclusive gathering for the LGBTQIA+ community in Northeast Louisiana. A group of passionate dreamers rallied around this idea, and what was called “The Core Committee” came together to make the first NELA Pride Festival a reality in less than two months!

Since then, NELA Pride has grown and expanded. From our annual Festival to Queer Parent Meet-Ups, Support Groups, fundraisers, and social gatherings we’re continuing that original dream of creating space for LGBTQIA+ love and joy in Northeast Louisana.

We’d love for you to join our mission!