Pride Night start at 5:30 p.m. Friday. It benefits Knox Pride, a nonprofit that organizes educational programs about the East Tennessee LGBTQ+ community.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One of Knoxville’s biggest Pride events is set to start Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. — Pride Night.
During the event, people can buy tickets to Zoo Knoxville and explore the several attractions and exhibits located there. For each ticket sold, Zoo Knoxville said they would donate $5 to Knox Pride.
The nonprofit manages several programs that educate people about the LGBTQ+ community in East Tennessee. It also organizes events meant to bring the community together and celebrate their identities. Knox Pride also operates a space where LGBTQ+ events can be held and where people can find resources for any issues they may face.
Zoo Knoxville said there will be free water stations throughout the zoo on Pride Night. They encouraged people to bring reusable water …