LGBTIQA+ Resources

Tucson is proud to welcome all

Tucson’s progressive culture and relaxed, live-and-let-live attitude have made the city one of the country’s most gay-friendly places to live or visit. So, go ahead: Hold hands at the park. Book a couple's massage at the spa. Kiss your partner at dinner. This is Tucson, where open and welcoming is a way of life.

In 2003, Tucson became the first municipality in Arizona to enact a domestic partner registry law.
In 2013, Tucson City Council voted unanimously to recognize same-sex civil unions and domestic partnerships.
The City of Tucson is served by several openly LGBTIQA+ public officials, both elected and appointed.
Major employers, including the City of Tucson, the University of Arizona, and corporations like Raytheon and Intuit, sponsor LGBTIQA+ employee organizations.
Tucson hosts the annual Pride in the Desert celebration in autumn as well as several other LGBTIQA+-focused events during the year. For additional information, please contact festival@tucsonpride.org.
Tucson has LGBTIQA+ bars and clubs, LGBTIQA+-owned businesses, an LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, LGBTIQA+ social clubs and political organizations, LGBTIQA+ youth groups, and LGBTIQA+-welcoming places of worship.

Find out more from the Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

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LGBTIQA+ ORGANIZATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce is a business networking organization dedicated to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community, and its allies, working to encourage a business environment that is open and inclusive as well as to promote Tucson as a welcoming place to live, visit, and do business.

Tucson Pride/TLGA

Tucson Pride/TLGA (Tucson Lesbian and Gay Alliance) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces and promotes educational, cultural, and recreational events for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. Founded in 1977, Tucson Pride is one of the oldest Pride organizations in the nation.

Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) is the only community-based organization in Southern Arizona providing case management and ancillary support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, culturally appropriate prevention and education programs to reduce the rate of infection, and extensive training and opportunities for community members to fill critical support roles. SAAF also manages the operation of Anti-Violence Programs (AVP) and the Eon Youth Lounge, a safe drop-in space for LGBTQ youth, ages 13-23.

Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN)

TIHAN offers hearts and hands to provide compassionate and non-judgmental service to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Through education and support, members of TIHAN - as individuals and as faith communities - work to build bridges, reduce stigma, and sustain hope.

P-FLAG Tucson

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, their families and friends. PFLAG provides an opportunity to dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Arizona Pride Guide & GayArizona.com

This guide will help you plan your weekend, romantic rendezvous or family vacations. If you are considering moving to Arizona, the Arizona Pride Guide and its sister website, www.GayArizona.com, will help you find important information about the cost of living, education, top employers, community information, and much more.