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Utah’s 2 pride festivals lost sponsors in 2025. Here’s what that means for attendees.

Ongoing DEI backlash means tighter budgets and smaller Pride Month celebrations, Utah LGBTQ+ nonprofits say.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosts the annual raising of the pride flag at City Hall to kickstart a month of festivities for Utah Pride on Friday, May 30, 2025. The Utah Pride Festival and SLC Pride are adjusting to scaled back sponsorships in 2025.