ShrevePride has announced it will take a break in 2026 after seven years of organizing and celebrating the local LGBTQIA+ community.

In a public statement shared this week, the organization said the decision followed months of reflection, describing the pause as a time to rest and recharge after years of volunteer-led work. As a result, signature events including Field Gay and Q-Prom will not be held in 2026.

Organizers emphasized that the break is not a retreat, but a period of transition and growth. While large-scale events will pause, the group said it will continue supporting the community in other ways throughout the year and will cheer on efforts that uplift LGBTQIA+ individuals across the region.

Quoting writer and activist Audre Lorde, the group shared: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and this is an act of political warfare.”

ShrevePride expressed appreciation for community support and patience, noting that messages will be answered as the team works to catch up. The organization plans to return in 2027 with renewed energy, clarity, and purpose.