JOMO Pride Inc took over the reins of Joplin's annual Pride festival in 2018 - rebranding it as JOMO Pridefest and moving it to the heart of Downtown Joplin. Since gaining renewed visibility and support the festival has continued to grow each year and has now become the largest FREE 3-day Pride Celebration in Southwest Missouri, and one of the largest FREE LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals in the 4-State Region. JOMO Pride maintains Missouri's Largest Pride Flag stretching an eye-popping 104ft long! Handcrafted by volunteer members; Linnea Hanshaw and April Mead, the flag is proudly carried by the Joplin LGBTQ+ Community during the annual Joplin Pride Parade at JOMO Pridefest. 

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JOMO Pride Inc is a 501c3 Non-profit all-volunteer Board based in Joplin, Missouri. JOMO Pride puts on regular community fundraising events geared toward supporting JOMO Pridefest and Joplin's LGBTQ+ Community.  Pride and Board Meetings are held regularly. Check our Facebook page for up-to-date meeting locations and times. 

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SECTION 2.1 MISSION STATEMENT & PURPOSE

JOMO PRIDE INC. seeks to eradicate discrimination and prejudice of our LGBTQIA+ communities; foster and encourage a sense of pride, inclusion, and diversity; and to educate and promote awareness of health, culture, diversity, and acceptance of individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Furthermore, JOMO PRIDE INC, aims to boost a positive image of JOMO PRIDE INC. and our LGBTQIA+ and allied communities through safe community events, fundraisers, charities, and educational outreach geared toward supporting JOMO Pridefest and Joplin's LGBTQ+ Community. 

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