The presence of Pride Month in the U.S. Government has completely shrunk since President Trump took office, reflecting a cultural shift.
However, many cities under Democratic leadership still have events and parades scheduled all throughout the month of June, but some cities have experienced a cultural shift, such as in Boise, Idaho.
The Pride Season Kickoff, scheduled for June 6 in Boise, was canceled due to “insufficient attendance.”
Despite having to cancel their event due to a lack of interest from Boise residents, organizers have stated, “We still believe in the idea behind the Pride Season Kickoff, and we hope to revisit it in the future.”
BREAKING: Boise, Idaho canceled their “Pride Season Kickoff” because nobody showed up. pic.twitter.com/HdDsX4HZRe
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 31, 2025
Per Idaho 2 News:
The Pride Season Kickoff, initially scheduled for June 6, has been canceled due to insufficient attendance, despite strong online enthusiasm. The event was intended to enhance LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection in June, serving as a precursor to the main Boise Pride celebration in September.
Organizers expressed their commitment to expanding Pride in Boise, emphasizing the need for active community participation to bring new events to life. “We know the desire for more Pride programming is real—we hear it constantly,” they said. However, they noted that early community buy-in is crucial for the success of events outside the flagship festival.
All tickets for the canceled event have been fully refunded. Organizers remain optimistic, viewing this as an opportunity to “reflect, reset, and come back stronger.” They are focused on preparing for an unforgettable Boise Pride Festival this September and are seeking community support to ensure its success.
“We still believe in the idea behind the Pride Season Kickoff, and we hope to revisit it in the future,” they said, inviting the community to stand with them and help grow the Pride movement in Boise.
In the last few months, Boise has made national headlines after its mayor flew a pride flag outside of City Hall despite Idaho Governor Brad Little signing House Bill 96, which would prohibit a pride flag from being flown outside a government building.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says she’ll keep displaying the pride flag on government property even though Idaho has passed a law banning that.
Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 96 into law letting only certain flags be displayed by government entities.
Arrest @boisemayor. pic.twitter.com/EoYL33N3tZ
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) April 13, 2025
To circumvent the law prohibiting the display of the Pride flag outside government buildings, the city council in Boise adopted the Pride Flag as an official city flag.
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Two State Capitals Adopt LGBT Flags as Official City Flags in Bid to Circumvent Law
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