About Hudsonville Area Pride
We're not just celebrating who we are, we're claiming our space, lifting each other up, and showing the world that Hudsonville is a place where everyone belongs.
Christina Warholic, HAP Leadership Team
Our Mission
Hudsonville Area Pride exists to create a safe, vibrant space where our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies can come together to celebrate, connect, and be authentically themselves. In a community where visibility matters, we're committed to fostering belonging and pride for everyone.
Our Inaugural
Year
In 2025, we took a leap of faith and hosted our very first Hudsonville Area Pride event. We hoped a few hundred people might show up—but were overwhelmed with joy when close to 1,500 community members came together to celebrate. That day showed us the power of visibility, the strength of our community, and the hunger for a space where everyone belongs. It was proof that love, acceptance, and pride have a home here in Hudsonville.
1,500 community members celebrated together
Proving that pride has a home in Hudsonville
60+ vendors & performers
Bringing art, music, and joy to our community
50+ volunteers made it happen
The heart and soul of our inaugural event
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Our Leadership Team
Our event is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers who believe in the power of community. This year's leadership team has worked tirelessly to bring Pride back to Hudsonville, building on last year's success to create an even more inclusive and joyful celebration.
From planning and outreach to day-of coordination, these leaders are committed to making Hudsonville Area Pride a celebration that reflects the diversity, resilience, and spirit of our community.
Left to right: Salem Sousely (they/he), Shelby Pederson (she/her), Christina Warholic (she/her), Megan Shriver (she/her)