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Our Mission and Values

Alton Pride is a charitable and educational organization established to bring awareness, understanding, and advocacy to the regional LGBTQ+ community.

By fostering and building relationships within the surrounding communities and other 501 c3 organizations, we create a network of support that will meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people and other communities.

COMMUNITY | CONNECTION | COMPASSION

Board of Directors

With monthly meetings and an active Messenger thread, this group of volunteers serves two-year terms on our Board, each responsible for a specific aspect.

Each Board member coordinates volunteer subcommittees to support their particular tasks. If you have time and/or talent to share, let's talk!

If you recently made a goal to give back and get more involved with your community, we invite you to join us! Our Board seeks to fill the two volunteer positions listed below before the New Year. Commitment includes monthly meetings and a desire to enrich our local LGBTQ+ community and benefit the Riverbend area through community outreach.

Do good in your hood! Contact us if you want to learn more about these volunteer opportunities,

Current Board Members

Barry Church

President

Juliet Stars Steele

President-Elect

Debbie Burlingame

Treasurer and Festival Director

Kole Harre

Secretary

Anne McCoy

Board Director

Michaela Klasner

Board Director

Lisa DeMarco

Board Director

Bruce Bertolino

Board Director

Michael Falk

Board Director

Zoey Monet

Board Director

Joe Burlingame

Lead Volunteer

Take a Bow!

2026-27 Alton Pride King and Queen

Congratulations to our newest royalty proudly representing Alton Pride: King Noah Mazzaratie Steele and Queen Amber Lance-Valentino.

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Alton Pride

P.O. Box 662, Alton, IL 62002

Our PresentinG SPONSORS

Our GOLD SPONSOR

Our SILVER SPONSORS

OUR BRONZE SPONSORS

Argosy • Daniel/Randall Veterinary • Madelyn Daley & Associates

Madison County Dems • Revity Credit Union • Simmons Hanly Conroy

Tums • World Wide Technology

OUR ALLY SPONSORS

ALLY SPONSORS: Alton Works • Brown Bag Bistro • Bruce D. Bertolino Family • Sally Brush

Casey’s General Store • Chiro One • Coordinated Youth and Human Services

Delmar Public House • DeMarco Design • Elysian Gallery & Cafe • Equality Institute Illinois

Gateway Interpreting Services • Jacoby Fine Violins • Joes Daily • RiverBender

Sierra Club Piasa Palisades Group

Scholarships
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$5 for Five Fundraising Campaign

Five years ago, a small group of volunteers decided Alton needed a Pride Festival. Today, Belle Street shuts down every September for hundreds of neighbors, friends, and allies — and it all started with people who believed in Community, Connection, and Compassion.

This September 12, we celebrate our 5th Annual Pride Festival. Imagine if every supporter gave just $5 — one dollar for every year we've stood together for the Riverbend LGBTQ+ community. What an impact that could have on our Festival, our scholarships, and our year-round programs.

Donate Now!