Phoenix Suns Pride Night
The Phoenix Suns last pride night was held on Thursday, 6 April 2023. The team will host the next pride night on 3 April 2024.
The Suns will be hosting the night with the support of PayPal to intensify the significance of allyship and raise the acceptance and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Suns' Pride Night is significant for the Phoenix LGBTQIA+ community. It demonstrates the club's commitment to inclusion and diversity. Also, it states the fact that everyone is welcome at Footprint Center.
The pride night features several activities such as:
- A unique jersey featuring pride color worn by the Suns players
- A performance by the Suns' Entertainment team
- A meet-and-greet with the Phoenix mascot Gorilla
- Pride-themed commodities for purchase on the Team Shop
- A Pride Night photo booth
The Phoenix Pride has assisted the LGBTQIA+ community for over 40 years by organizing rallies, marches, outreach and education events, and parades. Since 2018, the Suns have also hosted Pride Night events.
Tickets for the night are available on the Phoenix Suns' official website. The Suns offer a ticket package incorporating a game ticket and PayPal's courtesy gifts to the first 5,000 fans.
The Suns' 2023 Pride Night event featured an exclusive t-shirt designed by Ashley Macias, a local muralist and LGBTQIA+ artist, alongside the Game items at the Team Shop.
The Business of Pride Award was presented to Jesse Shank and Gabe Hagen as recognition by FirstBank and the Suns for supporting the local LGBTQIA+ community during the event.
The 2024 Pride event is scheduled during the match between the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The game will feature a small Pride business marketplace with local LQBTQIA+-owned resources and business groups.