PRIDE IS MORE THAN A MONTH
It's community. It's culture. It's nightlife. It's Arizona
ABOUT US
Pride at Night AZ is your connection to LGBTQ+ Arizona — where to go, what to do, and who to know.
Built to celebrate, connect, and uplift Arizona’s LGBTQIA+ community year-round, Pride at Night AZ is more than an events platform. We are a growing LGBTQ+ entertainment, nightlife, events, and community brand dedicated to showcasing the people, places, organizations, and experiences that make our community thrive.
From producing unique events and highlighting the hottest nightlife to showcasing local entertainment and introducing you to the people making an impact across Arizona, our goal is to become a trusted destination for discovering what’s happening throughout the state.
At the heart of everything we do is community. We believe Pride should be celebrated beyond a single weekend or month, which is why we create experiences, amplify local voices, support LGBTQ+ businesses and organizations, and build partnerships that strengthen our community.
Whether you're looking for your next night out, discovering an Arizona performer, learning about someone doing incredible work in the community, or finding an event you don't want to miss, Pride at Night AZ is here to keep you connected.
EVENTS. NIGHTLIFE. ENTERTAINMENT. COMMUNITY.
Where Arizona comes to celebrate Pride all year.
Our Mission
Pride at Night AZ exists to connect, celebrate, and uplift Arizona’s LGBTQIA+ community year-round.
Our mission is to create inclusive experiences, amplify local voices, showcase LGBTQ+ entertainment and nightlife, and connect our community with the people, businesses, organizations, and events that make Arizona Pride thrive.
Through events, nightlife, entertainment, and community, we provide a platform that encourages connection, increases visibility, supports local culture, and reminds Arizona that Pride doesn’t end in June.
Where to go. What to do. Who to know. Where Arizona comes to celebrate Pride all year.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Edward Michael is an Arizona-based event producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, DJ, and LGBTQIA+ community advocate whose work has centered around entertainment, community engagement, and creating opportunities for others.
As the Founder and CEO of Pride at Night AZ, Edward is leading a growing platform dedicated to connecting, celebrating, and uplifting Arizona’s LGBTQIA+ community year-round. Through events, nightlife, entertainment, and community storytelling, his vision is to create new ways for people to experience Pride while highlighting the people, organizations, businesses, and entertainers helping shape LGBTQIA+ Arizona.
Edward brings years of experience in large-scale event production and LGBTQIA+ entertainment. As an Assistant Festival Coordinator for the Phoenix Pride Festival, Arizona’s largest LGBTQIA+ celebration, he helps coordinate and facilitate festival operations while working alongside teams responsible for bringing the annual event to life. His experience has also extended beyond Arizona through his work with the entertainment team at San Diego Pride.
Philanthropy has remained an important part of Edward’s work. Throughout his career, he has helped raise more than a quarter of a million dollars benefiting local and national charitable causes and organizations.
Edward is also the Founder and President of Your Big Break Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting performing artists through resources, education, funding, and opportunities focused on personal development, career development, and marketing growth.
From working behind the scenes as an event coordinator and producer to stepping behind the DJ booth as DJ Solo, Edward’s career has touched many areas of Arizona’s entertainment and LGBTQIA+ communities. He has served as a pageant promoter and director, DJ, producer, fundraiser, community advocate, and event professional.
At the center of his work is a simple belief: community is strongest when people are given the opportunity to be seen, supported, celebrated, and connected.
Through Pride at Night AZ, Edward continues that mission by helping build a platform where Arizona can celebrate Pride—not just during Pride Month, but all year long.
