Pride, LA
Demographics
Pride is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its ZIP code is 70770.
The U.S. Postal Service operates the Pride Post Office.
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools operates public schools:
- Northeast Elementary School
- Northeast Middle School and Northeast High School
One operating library: Pride-Chaneyville Library.
Population: 5,656
History
A post office was established at Pride in 1886. The origin of Pride's name is unknown
East Baton Rouge Parish Library operates the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library. The library first opened in 1941. It was initially located in the gymnasium of Pride High School. The next location was a temporary building on the grounds of Northeast Elementary School, 782 square feet (72.7 m2) large, where it moved in 1983. It moved into its current location, a 12,086-square-foot (1,122.8 m2) standalone building across from the elementary school and adjacent to Northeast High School, on December 12, 2005. This building was designed by Robert Coleman & Partners Architects, AIA. The branch was closed and then reopened in February 2017 due to replacement reasons.
Fun Facts
Actress Donna Douglas was born in Pride.
Home of the U.S.'s largest Cow.
Every year Pride hosts the Southern Highland Games.
Home of the worlds largest cucumber farm.
Events
City Carnival
Bring your family for fun, dancing, games, and more!
Northeast Vikings Football
Come Support the Vikings at their big start of the season game!
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
This monthly meeting is open to all who want to help build Pride in a great city.
Softball Summer
Come out and enjoy a fun game of softball at Pride Park every Wednesday and Friday. Games start at 5 p.m.