2026 Idaho Trans March
In 2024, Boise made history with the first Trans Joy March. It was a joyful moment that showed our city and state that Trans, Nonbinary, and Intersex people are here and not alone.
Last year felt different. The attacks on our community had escalated. And while the weight and harm of that was real, so was our commitment to resist, to show up, and to claim space together.
Brought to you by Trans Joy Boise, the 2026 Trans March and Rally stand together to declare: We are STILL here! We are not going anywhere?
Events & Activies
Friday, Sept 18th @ TBD
Trans Joy March & Rally
Location: Idaho State Capitol Steps
The March begins at the Capitol with speakers, community, and a rally before the program continues. It’s a time to show up, be visible, and celebrate our collective power.
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 19th–20th
Trans Village @ Boise Pride
Location: Boise Pride Festival @ Ann Morrison
The Village, a dedicated space at Boise Pride, is a welcoming space for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people during Pride. Come to rest, connect, access resources, and belong in community all weekend long.
Join as a Sponsor
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Silver — $125
Your support at this level covers basic supplies and makes sure the Trans Village has everything it needs to welcome folks.
💜 Logo on event website
💜 Recognition in our digital program
💜 Space for your flyer or materials at the Trans Village
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Gold — $250
Your gift helps cover outreach costs so more people know about the march, the rally, and the Village.
💜 Logo on event website
💜 Recognition in our digital program
💜 Space for your flyer or materials at the Trans Village
💜 Social media thank-you post (15K+ reach)
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Platinum — $500
Your support helps fund sound equipment and accessibility needs for the rally and Village.
💜 Logo on event website
💜 Recognition in our digital program
💜 Space for your flyer or materials at the Trans Village
💜 Sponsor shoutout during the Trans March Rally
💜 Featured sponsor thank-you on socials
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Diamond — $1,000
Your sponsorship covers the comfort and care. Things like shade, seating, and supplies for the Trans Village.
💜 Logo on event website
💜 Recognition in our digital program
💜 Sponsor shoutout during the Trans March Rally
💜 Space for your flyer or materials at the Trans Village
💜 Dedicated social media thank-you
Lead Organizers
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Tacoma (she/they) Rachel Lee Motivated
Co-Director of Trans Joy Boise
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Bonnie Violet Quintana (she/they) aqueerchaplain
Co-Director of Trans Joy Boise
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Preston Pace (they/him) PaceySpeaks
Co-Director of Trans Joy Boise
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Brandon Connolly (he/him) Black Liberation Coalition & Southern Idaho Pride
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Sam Carter (they/them) Beloved Bodies
Sam Carter (they/them) is a local advocate, organizer, parent, and founder of Beloved Bodies LLC. They have worked in non-profit and higher education spaces, leaving Boise State University in 2025 to launch their own company. Sam and their Beloved Bodies collaborators provide comprehensive sex education for all ages, identity-based programming, community events, and other resources that our institutions can’t - or won’t - provide. In their free time, Sam enjoys spending time with their pre-teen, crocheting, and reading queer romance novels.
Collaborating Partners
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Garrett Lamm (he/him) Office of the Mayor
Director of Community Partnerships
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Tom Wheeler (he/him) Boise Pride
Trans March & Village
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Rev Sara Lawall (she/her) Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Interfaith Ceremony
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Jenna Damron (she/her) American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho
For the Archives
Brought to you by Trans Joy Boise
2025 Idaho Trans March
Last year, Boise made history with the first Trans Joy March. It was a joyful moment that showed our city and state that Trans, Nonbinary, and Intersex people are here and not alone.
This year feels different. The attacks on our community have escalated. And while the weight and harm of that is real, so is our commitment to resist, to show up, and to claim space together.
Brought to you by Trans Joy Boise, the 2025 Trans March and Rally stand together to declare: We all belong here.
Friday, Sept 5th @ 5 PM
Trans March & Rally
Location: Idaho State Capitol Steps
The March begins at the Capitol with speakers, community, and a rally before the program continues. It’s a time to show up, be visible, and celebrate our collective power.
Friday, Sept 5th @ 7 PM
Trans March & Rally Afterparty
Location: Roots Zero Waste Market
Come a celebrate with us!!! Post march and Rally event with music, performances, food, bevies, YOU and your besties.
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 6th–7th
Trans Village @ Boise Pride
Location: Boise Pride Festival @ Ann Morrison
The Village, a dedicated space at Boise Pride, is a welcoming space for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people during Pride. Come to rest, connect, access resources, and belong in community all weekend long. Timing TBD.
Leadership & Collaborating Partners
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Bonnie Violet Quintana, she/they aqueerchaplain
Co-Director of Trans Joy Boise
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Preston Pace (they/him) PaceySpeaks
Co-Director of Trans Joy Boise
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Nikson Mathews (they/he)
Marketing & Promotions with Idaho Queer Caucus
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Brandon Connolly (he/him)
Safety Plainning - South Idaho Pride
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Alex Wechsler (he/him)
Volunteer Coordination - Trans Joy Boise Social Support Group
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Donald Williamson
Trans Village at Boise Pride
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Jenna Damron
Safety Planning
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Lea Rainey
Host of We Belong Here Afterparty
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Muff & Xander
Hosts of We Belong Here Afterparty
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Elayne Wylie
Regional Support
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Danni Askini
National Support
2025 Sponsors
