Although it’s America’s fourth-largest state, Montana (with a statewide population of about a million) doesn’t have any major city hubs of LGBT culture. It is not, however, as conservative as you might think. A few of the state’s cities—particularly the college towns of Bozeman and Missoula—have visible gay communities and very welcoming attitudes. Given that no single community in Montana has a true LGBT stronghold, the annual Montana Big Sky Pride Celebration—which typically occurs in mid-June—takes place in the capital city of Helena. This site was the original home of the first Montana Gay Pride Celebration over 25 years ago.
Read More