Park City proclaims June as Pride Month as Summit Pride prepares month of events

"Ride with Pride" decals will appear on Park City transit vehicles throughout June after the City Council approved a Pride Month resolution May 7. Photo: Summit Pride Foundation

Resolution authorizes Main Street banners and transit decals as state law restricts flags on government property

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City will recognize June 2026 as Pride Month, with the City Council approving a resolution that authorizes Pride banners on Main Street light poles and “Ride with Pride” decals on city transit vehicles throughout the month.

The resolution, passed May 7, proclaims June as Pride Month in Park City and affirms the city’s commitment to advancing inclusion for LGBTQ+ residents through policies and programs that stand against discrimination and promote equality and opportunity for all community members.

The resolution notes that Pride Month is a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and ongoing fight for equality of the LGBTQ+ community while acknowledging the struggles and injustices LGBTQ+ people have faced. It traces Utah Pride’s beginnings to a small, informal gathering of Salt Lake City’s LGBTQ+ community in 1974.

Virginia Solomon, president of Summit Pride Foundation, said the city’s public support matters, particularly at a time when LGBTQ+ rights remain the subject of political debate across Utah and the country.

“I want to reiterate the appreciation that we have for the city,” Solomon said. “Unfortunately, they can’t fly flags anymore, but it’s fantastic that they committed to the banners on Main Street and the decals on the Main Street bus that so many of us see go by all the time.”

Solomon’s reference to flags points to House Bill 77, a state law that took effect May 7, 2025, restricting which flags can be displayed on or in government property, including schools and municipal buildings. The law limits permitted flags to a defined list — including the U.S. flag, the Utah state flag, military flags, Olympic flags, and flags of Native American tribes — and effectively bars cities from flying Pride flags on government property. The state auditor is charged with enforcing the law and can fine government entities that violate it. Gov. Spencer Cox allowed HB77 to become law without his signature, writing that he had “serious concerns” about the bill’s reach into municipal governance.

Solomon said Summit County is also expected to consider a Pride Month resolution, adding that local government support has been meaningful for LGBTQ+ residents and allies in the Wasatch Back.

Summit Pride Foundation will host its second annual Park City Pride on May 31, kicking off Pride Month with a march from the Park City Mountain Resort Main Lot to City Park. The march begins at 5 p.m., followed by a party at City Park at 5:30 p.m. with live music, drag performances, food trucks, and an all-ages atmosphere.

Solomon said last year’s march began with organizers assembling small Pride flags in the Park City Mountain parking lot, unsure whether anyone would show up. About 150 people marched from the resort to City Park.

“What’s important to realize is there aren’t 150 gay people in Park City,” Solomon said. “Those are allies. They came out because they’re our friends. They’re our family.”

Pride events will continue through June. Summit Pride is planning a June 23 brunch with the Park City Library and Seniors Out and Proud, focused on conversation and connection with older members of the LGBTQ+ community. On June 28, the organization is planning an event with Park City Film featuring a documentary about Billie Jean King, followed by a panel with local athletes.

Summit Pride is also planning Pride on the Mountain with Deer Valley Resort, which will include hiking, mountain biking, outdoor yoga, music, and fundraising for the organization. Solomon said some parts of the event are free, while lift access requires a paid ticket, with a portion of the proceeds supporting Summit Pride.

Volunteers are being sought through VolunQueer, a volunteer platform connected to queer community events. The Park City Pride opportunity includes greeting attendees, distributing programs, and answering questions during the May 31 event.

Solomon said the invitation is open.

“This year again, we want to welcome everyone — all ages, all identities, all shapes, all sizes, all everything,” Solomon said. “We want everyone to come out and have a good time with us.”

Learn more at summitpride.org.