NEW VENUE LOCATION: Join us at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church on March 29th 11AM - 3PM!
Join us for Transgender Day of Visibility 2025! — Come celebrate the resilience, passions, and contributions of transgender people, while raising awareness of the issues transgender people face.
TDOV was established in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, and in response to the overwhelming majority of media stories about transgender people being focused on violence. She hoped to create a day where people could celebrate the lives of transgender people, while still acknowledging the discrimination that trans people face.
Attacks on the transgender community have never been so prominent and dangerous. Since taking office in January, our new federal administration has baselessly attacked the transgender community by means of discriminatory executive orders. These orders call for denying the gender of trans people, denying correctly identifying gender markers on passports, moving trans women into men’s prisons, banning trans people from serving in the military, defunding gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, barring schools from helping students with social transition, and banning trans women from participating in women’s sports. As Sarah Warbelow, the legal director at Human Rights Campaign, says “When you have the nation’s commander-in-chief demonizing transgender people, it certainly sends a signal to all Americans.” The signal is clear. And, trans people are being hurt, like never before. This means we must work even harder to create spaces where trans people can exist authentically, feel safe, experience community support and thrive. We, quite literally, cannot do this without you.
Join us at this necessary event as we celebrate trans people and share what trans joy means to us. On TDOV, we unite as community members, families, organizations, and leaders to affirm that our joy is a powerful act of resistance. Help us push back against discrimination and provide love and support that is so desperately needed at this time. Take a stand for all trans people, and fill space for those who cannot take a stand for themselves. This is a significant event and your participation demonstrates collective action and true solidarity with and in support of the transgender and gender non-conforming community!
Event Basics:
Who: All Who Support the Transgender and Non-binary Community
What: Mississippi Transgender Day of Visibility Event 2025
Where: Fondren Park, 3540 Northview Dr. Jackson, Mississippi*
*IF raining, join us at Broadmeadow UMC, 4419 Broadmeadow St. Jackson, Mississippi
As of March 27, 2025, we have decided that we will OFFICIALLY hold TDOV at Broadmeadow UMC.
When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 / 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Event Details:
This event will highlight transgender people and ALL of their value, allowing for storytelling and connection through conversation, tabling, entertainment and service. Attendees will have the opportunity to support transgender vendors (representing trans-owned crafts, services, businesses and organizations), enjoy live music by transgender artists, gather resources on how to better serve and advocate for the transgender community, and more. FREE pizza will be provided by Papa Johns and other fair-style treats will be available for purchase, as a fundraising opportunity for the TRANS Program. We’ll have activities for kids and adults, alike! You won’t want to miss our “Graffiti Wall”, that all can tag, and our annual “Visibility Runway”, where all will have the opportunity to grace the stage and BE VISIBLE. Get your green thumb out! All are invited to beautify the trans-dedicated planter bed, too. TDOV is a fun and purposeful event for the whole family!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/555921887498691/
Ways to Participate:
Attend (NO RSVP REQUIRED)!
Be a Trans / Non-binary Vendor (CLICK HERE)! Free!
Volunteer (CLICK HERE)!
Sponsor and Table as an Organization or Individual (CLICK HERE)!
Donate(CLICK HERE)!
Volunteer or Vendor!
ANYONE can be a Volunteer!
Show your support to the trans community by SERVING while having FUN, and leave with some free swag, too!
Trans and Non-binary people are invited to participate as Vendors!
There is NO fee associated with tabling as a vendor, although donations to the TRANS Program are always welcome! SELL and make some CASH! Promote your small business, your organization, your art or craft, your skills, your talent, your services, your fundraiser, etc. You will also have an opportunity to briefly promote on the stage, during the event (if desired). TDOV is about YOU.
Sponsor!
Help us make this event possible by Sponsoring. For more information or to confirm your Sponsorship, please email us at hello@transprogram.org.
Additional Information
What is TDOV?
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day dedicated to uplifting transgender and gender non-conforming / non-binary individuals while increasing society's awareness of the work that remains to be done for justice, equality and acceptance. Although our event is being held on March 29th, TDOV is internationally recognized on March 31st, annually. The day brings the community together to recognize the resilience and the beautiful diversity we embody.
TDOV Q&A:
Q: Is this a family friendly event?
A: Yes! Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You can expect kid-friendly activities at TDOV!
Q: Should I register?
A: No. We have opted to NOT require RSVPs this year. Just show up!
Q: Is this event FREE?
A: Yes! Community can attend for free. Please bring cash / cards, if you would like to purchase from transgender and non-binary vendors or tip performers!
Q: How should I dress?
A: Dress comfortably and/or as you would for a Pride Event!
Q: Should I bring anything?
A: Yes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, if you'd like to sit while watching speakers / entertainers. Bring cash / cards if you’d like to purchase from transgender and non-binary vendors or tip performers!
Q: Will restrooms be available at the park?
A: Yes.
Q: Will there be food at the park?
A: Yes. FREE food will be available on a first come first serve basis. There will also be food for donation, as fundraising for the TRANS Program.
Q: What kind of activities can I expect?
A: You can expect FREE food, live music, transgender and non-binary vendors (business owners, creatives, service providers, organization leaders, advocates, etc.) and resources, keychain painting, graffiti wall, flower planting, our annual Visibility Runway, games and and more!
Q: Can I participate as a Volunteer?
A: Yes. Please sign-up to be a Volunteer by CLICKING HERE or at the top of this webpage! If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent to volunteer.
Q: Can I participate as a Vendor?
A: If you are transgender or non-binary — yes. Please sign-up to be a Vendor by CLICKING HERE or at the top of this webpage! If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent to be a vendor. Vendors will also have an opportunity to briefly promote on the stage, during the event (if desired).
Q: Can I participate on the stage?
A: If you are transgender or non-binary — yes. Vendors and other transgender and non-binary people will have the ability to grace our stage during a promotions segment and during the Visibility Runway. If you are a transgender or non-binary musician or performer, we may have space for you to perform. Please sign-up by CLICKING HERE or inquire by email at hello@transprogram.org.
Q: Is this event wheelchair accessible?
A: Generally, yes. This is a wide open public park. Please do note that some areas of the park include grassy and uneven terrain. Broadmeadow UMC is wheelchair accessible.
Q: Can I sponsor?
A: Yes! We are a starving organization and will not turn down last minute sponsors. All sponsors will be acknowledged and thanked on promotional materials (print and online) and recognized on stage at the event itself. Sponsors will also have the ability to table resources at the event. For additional perks of sponsorship and information about sponsorship tiers, please contact us by email at hello@transprogram.org. or phone/text at (601)602-8027. Thank you for helping us make this event possible!
Q: Will the event happen, even if it rains?
A: Yes! It looks likely that there will be rain on event day. If this rings true, we will set up the event at Broadmeadow UMC located at 4419 Broadmeadow St. Jackson, Mississippi. This venue is about one mile from Fondren Park.
Any additional questions can be directed to us by email at hello@transprogram.org.