queer, here, & everywhere
For 2025, the Lexington Pride Festival is excited to feature Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History. Produced by the Faulkner Morgan Archive and funded by a grant from 250Lex, this history exhibit is the first compressive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history, showcasing the importance of the queer community in this city. Composed of eight double-sided panels that explore the history of the LGBTQ community in our city, the exhibit will be one of the first thing festival attendees see as they enter the festival grounds.
Highlighting key moments and figures in Lexington's LGBTQ history, from Sweet Evening Breeze's drag performances in the 1920s to the passage of the Fairness Ordinance in 1999, this exhibit celebrates the resilience and contributions of the queer community. By shedding light on these often overlooked narratives, we hope to foster a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQ individuals in Lexington while also promoting understanding and appreciation among the broader population.