Gettysburg Pride has announced the formation of its board of directors and the appointment of Florence March as President of Gettysburg Pride, Inc., marking a significant step forward in the organization’s development as a nonprofit.
“This is a new chapter for Gettysburg Pride, and we are approaching it with a great deal of hope and purpose,” said March. “We have wonderful people around this organization, and we are excited about what we can accomplish together.”
With the board in place and its website, gettysburgpride.org, now live, the organization is moving ahead with planning for Gettysburg Pride 250: A New Birth of Freedom, scheduled for May 29–31, 2026. The event is part of the broader America 250 commemoration and is designed to reflect on the nation’s evolving understanding of freedom and equality.
At the center of the weekend will be the Pride 250: A New Birth of Freedom Rally, a civic program connecting three defining moments in American history—the Declaration of Independence, Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and the modern Pride movement. Organizers say the program will highlight the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans across generations.
“LGBTQ+ people have always been part of this country’s story, and Gettysburg is no exception,” March said. “Our members preserve historic buildings, run restaurants, galleries, inns, and shops, serve their neighbors, and welcome visitors from around the world. Gettysburg Pride exists to celebrate that contribution and to strengthen this community for everyone who lives here and everyone who comes to visit.”
Organizers also announced that the festival’s vendor area and outdoor entertainment will be moved from Lincoln Square to the Gettysburg Rec Park. The change reflects strong interest from vendors and the need for additional space as Gettysburg anticipates increased visitation tied to the America 250 celebration.
“We have simply outgrown the downtown space,” March said. “Rec Park gives us the room to do this right.”
Organizers say the festival is intended to enrich Gettysburg’s cultural life, support local businesses, and reflect the borough’s longstanding role as a place where the meaning of American freedom has been examined and expanded.
More information about events, volunteer opportunities, and the rally program will be announced in the coming weeks at gettysburgpride.org.
For additional information, contact Florence March, President of Gettysburg Pride, Inc., at pridegettysburg@gmail.com or 717-357-1530.