Pride comes to Summer Game Fest with ‘Gayming Pride Parade’
The Gayming Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ workers and communities across the global games industry, today announced the Gayming Pride Parade, the first-ever official Summer Game Fest stream spotlighting LGBTQ+ representation in games and the talent behind them.
Framed as a virtual Pride parade for video games, the showcase will feature 10 LGBTQ+ games presented as “floats,” with trailers, commentary, and developer appearances spotlighting queer talent across the industry. The showcase is being produced by the Gayming Foundation with support from Gayming Magazine, and will be hosted by award-winning streamer Milady Confetti.
The show will be bringing Big Pride Energy to Summer Game Fest with an exciting celebration of games and community, and it will be making history as the first ever LGBTQ+ stream in Summer Game Fest history.
Hosting the Gayming Pride Parade and getting to showcase queer games is my dream gig — it’s Pride, it’s games, and a full-on celebration of queer creativity. We’re turning the showcase into a parade of incredible LGBTQ+ games and voices, and I can’t wait for everyone to see the lineup we’re putting together.
Milady Confetti, award-winning streamer and host of the Gayming Pride Parade
Developers interested in participating in the Gayming Pride Parade can now submit their games for consideration via gaymingfoundation.org/prideatsgf
“Pride has always been about visibility, celebration, and community — especially during moments when those things are being challenged. At a time when LGBTQ+ causes and arts organizations across the country are seeing support and funding disappear, it’s more important than ever to uplift queer voices and creativity,” said Robin Gray, Executive Director, Gayming Foundation.
“With the Gayming Pride Parade, the Gayming Foundation is proud to bring that spirit to Summer Game Fest while supporting our mission to empower LGBTQ+ workers and communities across the games industry.”
Each year, the global games industry descends on Los Angeles — while audiences around the world tune in virtually — for a packed schedule of announcements, developer showcases, and industry gatherings surrounding Summer Game Fest andPlay Days. The Gayming Pride Parade joins a growing group of community-driven showcases highlighting underrepresented voices in games, alongside initiatives such as the Latin American Games Showcase, Black Voices in Gaming showcases, Women-Led Games, and other developer-led streams that celebrate the diversity of talent shaping the industry.
The showcase also marks the beginning of a larger summer moment for the Gayming Foundation, which is also partnering with the Gayming Awards, taking place Monday, June 8, 2026, following Summer Game Fest Play Days. The ceremony will be broadcast exclusively on WOW Presents Plus, continuing a week-long celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence in gaming.
More announcements, participating games, and partners will be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay up to date at gaymingfoundation.org and by following the Gayming Foundation on Instagram (@gaymingfdn), Bluesky (gaymingfdn.bsky.social) and LinkedIn.
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