Pride, Inc. is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to community Beautification intended to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of the greater Alton area.

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The Mansion That Once Stood Where Washington Plaza Is Today

Before Washington Plaza became a familiar stop for shopping and errands, it was home to one of Alton’s beautiful old mansions and the remarkable Roger Templin. Discover the story behind the house, the... ...more

Did You Know ,History

May 22, 2026•3 min read

The Mansion That Once Stood Where Washington Plaza Is Today

A Forgotten Mural Just Got Its Comeback Moment

Pride Inc.’s Boomer Brigade is off to a beautiful start by bringing a community mural back into view ...more

Did You Know

May 07, 2026•1 min read

A Forgotten Mural Just Got Its Comeback Moment

Litter is more than an eyesore

Liter is more than an eyesore, and you can make a difference. ...more

Did You Know

April 08, 2026•1 min read

Local Partnerships Bring New Life to State House Circle.

Pride Beautification thanks OSF HealthCare and Sisk Lawn & Landscaping for helping revitalize the historic State House Circle fountain area through generous funding, donated labor and ongoing communit... ...more

Community ,beautification

July 13, 2026•1 min read

Community-Wide Clean-Up — October 3

Information on the community-wide clean-up on October 3, 2026 ...more

Community ,beautification

June 10, 2026•1 min read

A Tradition in Bloom: Civic Pride at the Alton Train Station

Board Member John Meehan provides a beautiful, welcoming floral display for visitors at the Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center. He is carrying on a tradition that started years ago at the... ...more

Planting ,Community &beautification

June 03, 2026•1 min read