Scott County Pride

 

Building community, visibility, and belonging for LGBTQIA+ people in Scott County, Minnesota. 

Our Story

Scott County Pride started with a simple idea: everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and celebrated where they live. While the Twin Cities metro has long had LGBTQIA+ resources and Pride celebrations, that same infrastructure hasn't existed here in Scott County — so a group of us decided to build it ourselves.

Where We Are Now

We're a brand new, volunteer-led organization, currently fiscally sponsored by Upstream Works Collaborative as we work toward becoming our own nonprofit. We're building the foundation piece by piece — hosting community gatherings, connecting with local organizations, and growing a network of people who believe Scott County deserves this kind of space. 

Where We're Headed

Our vision is big: a full-scale Pride event right here in Scott County in fall of 2027. But we're getting there the same way we're doing everything else — one connection, one gathering, one volunteer at a time.

Scott County Pride is a community-led organization building toward 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. We are fiscally sponsored by Upstream Works Collab (EIN: 82-5298960). We are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies across Scott County, Minnesota.