Introducing Lancaster Pride’s New President

Lancaster, PA – Lancaster Pride is excited to announce and name Lindsey Key (she/her) president of Lancaster Pride. Lindsey brings to this role a wealth of knowledge on community building and a proven track record of advancing LGBTQIA+ rights. As President, Lindsey will help continue to support the community through leadership, collaboration, and community.

“I am looking forward to the future of Lancaster Pride. Lindsey has proven to be a phenomenal leader through tough and good times on the board. We as a board are looking forward to this new chapter of our board and can’t wait to see the fruition the future holds.”

-Julya Nichols, Vice President

Lancaster Pride is a celebration of the progress that the local LGBTQIA+ community has made toward achieving visibility, acceptance and equality within Lancaster County As an organization, Lancaster Pride is committed to being a leader by being a resource for the LGBTQIA+ Community within Lancaster County while creating and supporting events that occur. Lancaster Pride is built on a foundation of celebrating the strides that the LGBTQIA+ Community has made in Lancaster County towards equality, visibility, and acceptance. This foundation allows us to continue to progress towards obtaining these items and advocating for these goals within the Lancaster County LGBTQIA+ Community. 

Lindsey initially joined the board in 2023 as the Director of Marketing and from there moved to Vice President and now President. During her time on the board, Lindsey has strived to support the community through the concept of collaboration and communication. With bringing 10+ years of experience in professional marketing experience; Lindsey continues to collaborate with other board members and the Lancaster LGBTQIA+ community to mend the holes in the local community for queer folx to fulfill the need that they are looking for. 

“The community is at a pivotal moment and I’m excited   about the opportunities this brings to connect with each other!”

-Lindsey Key, President

Lancaster Pride was founded in 2007 with the concept of creating a welcoming event to celebrate the lives of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. One year later in 2008, Lancaster’s first Pride festival was held at Buchanan Park. Lancaster Pride has since planned and held yearly festivals as well as other affirming events to celebrate the community. As support and visibility have grown, every year Lancaster Pride Festival welcomes more visitors, volunteers, vendors, and performers.

As an organization, Lancaster Pride strives to create a diverse board of volunteers to ensure that everyone in the community is heard and included. From humble beginnings to large festivals with thousands of visitors, we have watched the transformation of Lancaster in both human rights and the celebration of diversity.