Brought to you by the Town of Danville, Danville Congregational Church, PFLAG Danville-San Ramon Valley, the San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition, and Discovery Counseling Center - all Tri Valley justice-focused organizations.
Now in its third year, the event brings together people of all ages for a joyful mix of education, celebration, and connection. It includes speakers, movies, a resource fair, and opportunities to learn and stand in solidarity with our local LGBTIQ+ community. Valley Pride reflects our combined commitment to justice, inclusion, and radical welcome.
We will have entertainment for all the family via music from School of Rock, children’s art offerings, visiting animals and more. We encourage families to bring picnics and enjoy the beautiful space on the lawn at the Community Center. We are also partnering with local businesses to provide special food selections to purchase.
Affirming the dignity, rights, and full humanity of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions through education, inclusion, and advocacy.
SR Valley Pride, in partnership with the Town of Danville, celebrates community, inclusivity, and civic pride. The event brings together residents and visitors from across the region, creating a welcoming space with a broader community impact.
Valley Pride is organized by dedicated volunteers at DCC, PFLAG Danville-San Ramon Valley, Discovery Counseling Center, San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition and other Tri-Valley justice-focused community organizations.
The Valley Pride organizers acknowledge that the land our event is happening on is the traditional, unceded land of the Ohlone and Bay Miwok people. We offer this land acknowledgment as a sign of respect, with the knowledge that this land was sacred before we ever arrived.
Explore booths from local organizations, nonprofits, and service providers offering resources, information, and opportunities that support families, students, and the wider community.
Join us as we open the day with a flag raising ceremony, welcome remarks, and brief speeches from community leaders highlighting the purpose and spirit of the event.
Relax and connect with friends, neighbors, and families while enjoying a picnic lunch, live music, and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Attend engaging presentations and interactive workshops led by local experts, offering practical ideas, valuable insights, and opportunities for conversation and learning. Book authors will do readings from their latest books.
Kenan Arun is a passionate LGBTQ+ activist and artist, with over 15 years ofexperience working on LGBTQ+ issues in both Turkey and the United States. Currently serving as the Executive Director at The LGBT Asylum Project - Center for Immigrant Protection, Kenan has been a vital force in supporting the organization’s mission. His creative contributions extend beyond advocacy work, as he is also a resident makeup designer for Golden Thread Productions and an active volunteer with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, along with serving as a board member at The Turkish American Solidarity Platform. His deep connection to the community and commitment to LGBTQ+ rights make him a valuable addition to LGBTAP’s leadership team.
T&D dance academy is a Tri-Valley based dance academy which teaches Bollywood, semi-classical , contemporary and folk dances for all ages. We also teach low and high impact aerobics classes on bollywood music and Yog for adults . All the art directors are passionate about teaching and are very creative choreographers. We believe in performing for a cause and have performed for many fundraising events like Shakti, Narika, Rewire, Rungmunch, ICC , EBMM and many more . We offer classes in Pleasanton, Fremont , San Ramon , Mountain House and Lathrop. We now have registered a non profit called T&D Cares to raise funds for different causes ".... Passion for art ... purpose in heart"
Keynote Address Sofía S. Ríos Dorantes (she/her) Deputy Director El La Para TransLatinas
M.D. Neu is an international award-winning inclusive queer Fiction Writer with a love for writing and travel. Living in the heart of Silicon Valley (San Jose, California) and growing up around technology, he’s always been fascinated with what could be. Specifically drawn to Science Fiction and Paranormal television and novels, M.D. Neu was inspired by the great Gene Roddenberry, George Lucas, Stephen King, Alice Walker, Alfred Hitchcock, Harvey Fierstein, Anne Rice, and Kim Stanley Robinson. An odd combination, but one that has influenced his writing. Growing up in an accepting family as a gay man he always wondered why there were never stories reflecting who he was. Constantly surrounded by characters that only reflected heterosexual society, M.D. Neu decided he wanted to change that. So, he took to writing, wanting to tell good stories that reflected our diverse world. When M.D. Neu isn’t writing, he works for a non-profit and travels with his biggest supporter and his harshest critic, Eric his husband of twenty plus years.
Layla Safari (she/her/hers) is a PsyD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at The Wright Institute and currently serves as a Doctoral Practicum Trainee at Discovery Counseling Center. Her work focuses on helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families navigate anxiety, trauma, identity development, relationships, grief, body image, sexuality, family dynamics, and life transitions with compassion and care.At Valley Pride, Layla will present "Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Lives — Thriving as Your Authentic Self".Drawing from her clinical experience across community mental health, school-based therapy, medical family support, and private practice, Layla brings a thoughtful and affirming perspective on identity, belonging, and emotional wellbeing.
Lainie Pascall (they/she) is a parent, yoga teacher, and member of the LGBTQIA+ community who became involved with PFLAG to help advocate for inclusive practices in their local community. They are the Education Chair for PFLAG Tri-Valley and create trainings on gender, sexuality, and how to be a better ally for LGBTQIA+ individuals. In particular, Lainie collaborates with school district staff and teachers to build a more inclusive and equitable culture for our youth. Taylor denBroeder (he/they) is a designer and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Formerly the president of PFLAG Danville - San Ramon Valley, he now serves as the chapter's Education Chair, focusing on building inclusive and affirming environments through community education. Drawing on both his personal experiences and academic background in psychology, they are passionate about using education to help others create safer, more welcoming spaces for all.
E. Keufner is a clinician at Discovery Counseling Center whose experience includes work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families in elementary and middle school settings as well as in Discovery's sliding-fee clinic. e's work with clients who hold a diverse range of unique identities is informed by a multicultural approach grounded in e's own identity as a neurodivergent, multiracial, LGBTQ+ person.At Valley Pride, e will present "Intersectionality and Identity". Intersectionality is an important tool for understanding belonging, which posits that aspects of an individual's identity must be understood through their influence on one another. This presentation will cover basic definitions and misconceptions about the term 'intersectionality' as well as practical implications of the concept of intersectionality for mental well-being.
