Make the final Fire Truck Pull the biggest, most joyful one yet.
We have some bittersweet news to share with you: this year’s Fire Truck Pull will be our final one. As we celebrate everything we’ve built together, we’re also looking ahead to a new chapter for our community. The Fire Truck Pull has been a bold, joyful way to show up for LGBTQ+ youth, and your support has been at the heart of it all. But as we retire this event, we’re not stepping back—we’re evolving.
Why this is the last Fire Truck Pull: With the purchase of Sunrise, we’re planting permanent roots for LGBTQ+ youth—creating a permanent, land-based home that will serve as a sanctuary for connection, joy, and healing. While the Fire Truck Pull has been a beloved tradition, we’re shifting our focus to build deeper, year-round support systems through advocacy and youth programs that fuel empowerment and possibility. We’re growing and adapting to meet the changing needs of our community.
But before we say goodbye to this chapter, we want to make this final Fire Truck Pull the biggest, most joyful one yet. Our theme, "One Last Big Pull - The Work Rolls On!" captures everything this event represents: a celebration of our legacy and the ongoing work that lies ahead.
This is the final Fire Truck Pull, and we’re going all out. As a sponsor, you’ve been integral in building something that matters. Your participation ensures this legacy carries forward, and that LGBTQ+ youth continue to feel supported and visible.
The funds raised don’t just support an event—they power life-changing programs for LGBTQ+ youth. Your sponsorship means more than a logo on a banner—it means community, visibility, and solidarity. Even as the Fire Truck Pull ends, our mission continues.
This is your chance to be part of the biggest, most joyful Fire Truck Pull yet. Whether you’re bringing your team, donating, or sharing the message, your presence matters. We’ll capture this final year in a way that honors every sponsor who made this magic possible!
Sponsorship Form coming soon! To learn more about sponsorship, email development@outrightvt.org!
The Fire Truck Pull (AKA The Pull) is Outright’s annual, peer-to-peer fundraiser and - well - street party. There are lots of costumes, cheering, dancing, sweat, glitter, love and queer joy. Oh, and teams pull a FULLY-LOADED FIRE TRUCK up Church Street in Burlington. All the money raised by teams will go to support LGBTQ+ youth.
Although lots of teams Pull every year, physically pulling the fire truck is just for fun and not required. There are lots of ways to show your support! You can:
It's an easy, three-step process.
We’re with you every step of the way!
There’s no limit to how much you can raise! The fundraising race begins in August and goes until noon the day of The Pull.
Adult teams must raise a minimum of $3,000 to physically pull the truck. So fire up those networks! The fundraising minimum of $3,000 is waived for teams of youth! Get in touch, and we'll make sure your GSA or other youth team is fully sponsored for your Pull.
If you’re nervous about fundraising, remember that this is a great opportunity for your family and friends to support you while supporting LGBTQ+ youth. You’re providing people with the opportunity to champion their values and LGBTQ+ youth!
Plus, we’re here for you every step of the way. When you sign up to lead a team, we'll send community-building and fundraising tips directly to your inbox!
Teams work together to reach an overall fundraising goal, and team members determine their personal fundraising goal. The money a team member raises to meet their personal fundraising goal also counts towards the overall team goal. Each team has a team captain and teams can be any size.
As a team captain, you invite family, friends, or colleagues to join your team. As a team, you determine the overall fundraising goal you hope to achieve together! Team captains create the team’s fundraising page that acts like a hub for all team members, tracking the team’s total. You will also create your own personal fundraising page to contribute to your team's goal. From there, you cheer the team to success by keeping track of important dates and ensuring that they know about the day-of-event logistics.
As a team member, you create a fundraising page where you tell your story and why you’re Pulling for LGBTQ+ youth, and share it across your networks. We have lots of tips to help you gain your community's support for your Pull.
Every dollar raised by every member counts towards your team’s total. Once your team’s combined total amount raised passes $3,000, you are officially on the list to physically pull the fire truck on the day of the event!
That means it's time to start planning your team's costumes for the day, and get ready for a little friendly competition for the coveted Golden Fire Truck Awards. A gold fire truck and a year of bragging rights belong to the winning team in each category:
There is something for everyone! We are here to support all folks' ability to be able to participate - let us know how we can help. Here are some of the ways you can support The Pull:
Become a team captain.
Join a team.
Make a donation to your favorite team or team member to support their fundraising goal.
Volunteer to support The Pull
Join the party on the day of The Pull
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Are you ready to spread queer joy, spark powerful conversations, and hand out lots and lots of stickers and bubbles? Join our The Queer Cheer PRIDE Crew: Outright's fabulous crew of volunteers bringing love, info, and fun to Pride festivals across Vermont this June!
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