June is Pride Month, a celebration throughout the United States in which we celebrate diversity and honor the many people who have fought to establish and maintain rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
In a powerful display of community support and commitment to equity, UTA has partnered with the Pride Center to support the Utah Pride Festival, offering Ticket As Fare June 2-4. Riders simply need to show their ticket to their operator to ride free to and from the event. UTA will also be participating with an electric bus parade entry on Sunday, June 4, contributing to the Pride Center's vision of a zero-emissions event.
If you're among the 60,000 people who attend the Pride Parade and Festival each year, keep an eye out for the UTA bus and our enthusiastic employees marching alongside it. We will also have a booth at the festival where you can learn more about working for UTA, incorporating UTA into your daily commute, and becoming part of our vibrant UTA community.
Outside of the Pride Festival, there are a number of Pride events across the Wasatch Front, many of which are accessible via transit. We’ve highlighted a few of these events below with info about how to travel with UTA to celebrate Pride throughout June.
Interfaith Service — Wednesday, May 31
The service will be held at First Baptist Church (777 S. 1300 E., Salt Lake City) and is accessible via bus route 220 or 213.
Utah Pride Live — Thursday, June 1
If you’ve got tickets to Utah Pride Live at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center (255 S. West Temple St.), consider riding UTA. The Center is just a short walk from Gallivan Plaza Station, accessible via TRAX, FrontRunner, and bus.
Pride March & Pep Rally — Friday, June 2
March with the Pride Center and community members, beginning at the Utah State Capitol and ending at Washington and Library Square. The Capitol is accessible via bus route 200.
Loud and Queer Concert — Friday, June 2
After the rally, the concert will be held at Washington and Library Square and is accessible via TRAX. Ride UTA free with Ticket As Fare to Courthouse Station on the TRAX Red, Green, and Blue Lines, or to Library Station on the Red Line.
Youth Pride — Saturday, June 3
The dance will be held at Washington and Library Square and is accessible via TRAX. Ride UTA free with Ticket As Fare to Courthouse or Library Station.
Pride Parade — Sunday, June 4
Don’t pay to park when you can ride TRAX downtown to the Pride Parade. Take the Blue or Green Line and exit your train at Gallivan or City Center Station — both are within easy walking distance of the parade. If you are riding downtown, you may not need a ticket if you stay within our Free Fare Zone. Check out our Free Fare Zone map here.
Pride Festival — Thursday, June 2-Sunday, June 4
Ride UTA free with Ticket As Fare via TRAX to Courthouse or Library Station for the Pride Festival at Washington Square. Please note that TRAX and many bus routes do run on Sunday, but FrontRunner does not.
Drag Brunch — Saturday, June 3
This one-of-a-kind event will be held at the Exchange at 32 Exchange PL, Salt Lake City. The venue is accessible via bus and the Gallivan Plaza Station on the TRAX Blue Line.
Pride Under Lights — Saturday, June 24
Head to the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium for Pride Under the Lights. Take the F514 bus from Draper Station on FrontRunner or from Sandy Civic Center on the TRAX Blue Line.
RSL Pride Night — Monday, June 26
Ride the TRAX Blue Line to Sandy Expo Station for Real Salt Lake Pride Night. Save money with a $15 Group Pass if you’re riding with friends!
As we eagerly look forward to the Pride Parade and other festivities, we wish you a joyful Pride Month filled with love, acceptance, and celebration. Let UTA be your ride to various pride events throughout this special month and beyond!
