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A youth-centered, family-focused gathering to connect and celebrate LGBTQIA+ students and families.
A youth-centered, family-focused gathering to connect and celebrate LGBTQIA+ students and families.
FC Pride in the Park is a free, annual celebration dedicated to making every LGBTQIA+ young person in our community feel seen, valued, and loved. Held each June at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall, PA, this is a space where queer and questioning kids can show up exactly as they are!
Now in its sixth year, Pride in the Park has grown from a small neighborhood gathering into one of the few youth-centered Pride events in the Pittsburgh area, welcoming over 800 guests each year. Whether you're a queer teen looking for community, a family that wants your child to know they belong, or an ally who believes every kid deserves to feel proud, this event is for you. 💜
What to Expect
What to Expect
Pride in the Park is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival packed with activities for all ages. Guests enjoy music, drag performances, arts and crafts, games, a craft vendor fair, a banned book swap, a clothing swap, and a resource fair connecting families and youth with LGBTQIA+-affirming local organizations. All activities are free of charge. Food and beverages are available for purchase on-site (or bring your own!).
Who We Are
Who We Are
FC Pride in the Park is a 100% volunteer-run, grassroots organization. We are proudly fiscally sponsored by Aspinwall Neighbors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means donations to FC Pride in the Park may be tax-deductible.
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
This event exists because of community support. There are several ways to get involved:
Volunteer — Join our crew on event day (and before!). Student volunteers are welcome, and hours can be certified.
Sponsor — Businesses and organizations can support Pride in the Park through sponsorship packages at a variety of levels.
Donate — Every $10 covers the cost of one guest enjoying four hours of free activities. Every dollar makes a difference.
Meet the 2026 Volunteer Advisory Board
Meet the 2026 Volunteer Advisory Board
Aerin Adams (she/her)
Aerin Adams (she/her)
Aerin is an openly queer parent in the Fox Chapel Area School District. She and her family moved here from South Dakota in search of a welcoming and diverse community. Aerin is passionate about strengthening and nurturing that community for her children and the generations to come.
Cara Clarke (she/her)
Cara Clarke (she/her)
Cara has lived in Aspinwall for almost 20 years and is from the Pittsburgh area.
She has had a strong tie to the LGBTQIA+ community since before she even realized that she was part of it 10ish years ago…… Lol
Miles Heise (she/he/xe)
Miles Heise (she/he/xe)
Miles is a nonbinary and queer resident of Blawnox. Xe is a software engineer and a member of the local performing arts community. Miles hopes that events like this can help make growing up queer a little easier for the next generation.
Oliver Seibert (he/him)
Oliver Seibert (he/him)
Oliver is currently a student of Fox Chapel Area High School (Class of 2027). He is one of the club leaders for the school’s GSA and is also a member of the Diversity Council. As a young member of the LGBTQ+ community, being a part of activities and groups like this is something that matters to him. Oliver is also involved in the school’s theatre, orchestra, and choir. He has taken steps to improve these places’ inclusion of queer people.
Sarah Shaffer (she/her) - Founder, Planning Chair and Proud Parent
Sarah Shaffer (she/her) - Founder, Planning Chair and Proud Parent
The idea for FC Pride in the Park was inspired by a conversation I had in 2021 with my child, who is a member of the LGBTQ community. They wondered who else was in their community and if their school would do anything to celebrate Pride month. I wanted to create a space where young members of the local LGBTQIA+ community and families could connect and feel welcome and supported by allies throughout the community. The community's response has been overwhelming, and I can't wait to gather again.
Interested in helping us plan Pride in the Park? We'd love to meet you! Please send an email and share how you'd like to be involved.
Through our fiscal sponsor, Aspinwall Neighbors, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization, donations to FC Pride in the Park may be tax-deductible.
Through our fiscal sponsor, Aspinwall Neighbors, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization, donations to FC Pride in the Park may be tax-deductible.
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