Baton Rouge Pride Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana and a public charity recognized under IRS Code Section 501(c)3. It serves as the parent organization for the Baton Rouge Pride Fest and various other activities conducted throughout the year. The purpose of the organization is to foster a sense of unity in the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, as well as to provide events and activities that educate, serve, uplift, and celebrate the community at large. To achieve that purpose, BR Pride networks with various businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in social action and achieving full equality/civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community.