2025 LGBTQ Pride Guide

Pride Journeys is proud to present the 2025 LGBTQ Pride Guide, a comprehensive and ongoing list of events celebrating the LGBTQ community. This list contains not only Pride events, but also fundraisers, circuit parties and other large-scale events targeting LGBTQ individuals. To submit content for consideration, please email joey@pridejourneys.com

May 15-June 30 – Loudoun, Virginia: Raise a glass to love, inclusion and fantastic wine during Pride in the Vines, an exciting celebration in Loudoun, known as DC’s Wine County®. From mid-May through the end of June, more than two dozen wineries across Loudoun are uniting to show their pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Pick up a Pride in the Vines passport at any participating winery, visit at least 10 participating wineries to collect stamps, then enter to win a prize. Beyond the passport adventure, wineries will host Pride-focused events throughout the six-week celebration, offering everything from rainbow-themed tastings and live music to drag brunches and special wine releases.

May 15 – June 30 – Loudoun County, Virginia: Pride in the Vines: Celebrate Pride in DC’s Wine Country® with the Pride in the Vines Wine Trail Passport. Visit participating wineries during the celebration to collect passport stamps while enjoying gorgeous views and sipping award winning wines. Collect 10 stamps to be entered into a drawing to win prizes.

May 17-June 8 – WorldPride Washington, DC 2025: More than two million people from around the globe are expected to attend WorldPride 2025 in Washington, DC. The nation’s capital, which boasts the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ residents of any city in the country, is also marking 50 years of Pride celebrations. A range of events have been announced, including a welcome concert headlined by Shakira; massive music festival featuring Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan and RuPaul; the Capital Cup Sports Festival; DC Black Pride; and an International March and Rally on Washington. Major sites, attractions and businesses throughout the city have also announced exhibitions, events and free things to see and do. Hotel packages have also been added to the landmark event’s revamped website.

May 17-June 30 – Loudoun, Virginia: Raise a glass to love, inclusion and fantastic wine during Pride in the Vines, an exciting celebration in Loudoun, known as DC’s Wine County®. From mid-May through the end of June, more than two dozen wineries across Loudoun are uniting to show their pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Pick up a Pride in the Vines passport at any participating winery, visit at least 10 participating wineries to collect stamps, then enter to win a prize. Beyond the passport adventure, wineries will host Pride-focused events throughout the six-week celebration, offering everything from rainbow-themed tastings and live music to drag brunches and special wine releases.

May 30 – Ann Arbor, Michigan: Raja at Uplift Ann Arbor - Get ready for a night of glamour, comedy, and unforgettable performances! Raja, winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ (Season 3) performs at LGBGQ bar and venue, Uplift in downtown Ann Arbor. Ages 21+ only. $25. Buy tickets. 

May 31- Indianapolis, IN: Indy Pride Pet Parade: One of the most adorable events on the Pride calendar is Pet Pride! Pet parents, local vendors, and the community gather for an afternoon of play and music centered around our loving animals. It is a highlight for many in our community who celebrate their Pride as both LGBTQ+ identified individuals and as pet parents. In addition to our community members, we are also joined by local animal shelters, pet-centric business owners, and nonprofit organizations to engage with the community.

May 31 – Leesburg, Virginia: Loudoun Pride Festival: Get ready for Loudoun Pride 2025—now at the scenic and historic Ida Lee Park in Leesburg! Join us from 12–6 PM for a day packed with live performances (including our iconic #Dragstravaganza), 150+ vendors, a food & alcohol pavilion with 15+ tasty options and a Kid’s Zone full of bounce houses, crafts and more. Tickets sell out every year—and every purchase supports LGBTQ+ advocacy across Northern Virginia. Grab yours now!

June 2025: Mountain Pride Day – Deer Valley celebrates Pride Month with a vibrant and inclusive event. Details including dates will be announced in the spring.  

June 12-15 – New Orleans, Louisiana: New Orleans Black Pride:  New Orleans Black Pride coincides with New Orleans Pride weekend and hosts several events that specifically celebrate queer people of color. In addition to pool and dance parties, the calendar of events also includes a welcome party and “fam”ily reunion picnic. With the theme "Black to the Future," New Orleans Black Pride returns from June 12-15, 2025.

June 12-15 – Eureka Springs, Arkansas: Welcome to Eureka Springs’ Annual Pride Festival! Eureka Springs prides itself in being a welcoming town to all visitors. Celebrate Pride with us! We will have live music throughout town, kids zone, Pride Parade and activities, as well as special guests!

June 13 – Citi Field: Mets Pride Night: Celebrate Pride with the New York Mets at their annual Pride Night on Friday, June 13, at 7:10 p.m. The festivities will include DJs, in-game entertainment, Mets Pride merchandise, themed cocktails, and much more! The first 15,000 fans will receive an exclusive Mets Pride tank top, presented by Citi.

Arrive early for the pre-game Pride Party at the K Korner starting at 5 p.m., hosted by Drag Legend Jan Sport, featuring DJ Mack Mackey, Mr. and Mrs. Met, photo ops, giveaways, and performances by The Queens Crew. Fans are also invited to take part in a special NYC Pride ticket offer, which includes a limited-edition Pride fanny pack and $15 in concession stand credit, with a portion of the proceeds supporting NYC Pride initiatives. Don't miss out on this colorful celebration at Citi Field!

June 13-15: Marshall, Minnesota: Marshall Pride –Marshall Pride offers a chance for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together for a celebration of community! Check out the drag shows, live music, vendors, and more! There’s something for everyone at Marshall Pride!

June 13-15 – Chicago: The Andersonville neighborhood is one of Chicago’s largest LGBTQ+ communities. The 59th annual Midsommarfest celebrates that heritage, along with the area’s Swedish roots. The fest features the Balmoral Pride Stage, which showcases local drag queens, cabaret performers, DJs, and more.

June 13-15 – New Orleans, Louisiana: New Orleans Pride: Recognized as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the U.S., June is a special month in New Orleans for celebrating Pride. From the Pride parade through the French Quarter to festivals with live entertainment, New Orleans Pride has everything from parties to family-friendly celebrations.

June 13-15: Marshall, Minnesota - Marshall Pride celebration

June 13-15: 10 Mile Pride in Breckenridge, Colorado: Breckenridge will celebrate the vibrant spirit of its LGBTQ+ community and allyship with the return of Ten Mile Pride. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Ten Mile Mountain Range, this free and family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages, genders, sexual orientations to celebrate, connect, and feel at home in the mountains. Breckenridge has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, access to world-class outdoor adventures, and rich culture of arts and history. As one of just a few mountain community Pride events, Ten Mile Pride exists to demonstrate the town’s unwavering support, pride, and allyship with the local LGBTQ+ community, while welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors from Colorado and beyond to find their own “home-away-from-home” in the mountains. Ten Mile Pride embodies these values with a diverse lineup of activations, such as an inspiring fireside chat with LGBTQ+ athletes and influencers, high-energy and family-friendly drag performances, and a variety of arts activities such as body painting, film and art exhibitions. Activations and talent in the past have included performances by Jade Jolie and Coco Montrese from RuPaul’s Drag Race, screenings of Desire Lines, and artwork by Megan Geckler. In the spirit of outdoor appreciation and wellness, Ten Mile Pride includes free outdoor yoga and a 5K Pride Run, plus resource tables from the mental health nonprofit Building Hope Summit County and LGBTQ+ nonprofit Mountain Pride.

June 14 – Vancouver, Washington: Vancouver Pride Block Party: Feel the spirit of Pride at Vancouver's vibrant downtown block party! Hosted by Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary and the Queer Community Network, this free, family-friendly event transforms 7th Street into a lively celebration of inclusivity and community. Enjoy live performances, a "Wear Your Pride" fashion show, engaging activities, and refreshing tea drinks. All are welcome to join the festivities. ​

June 14: Poughkeepsie Pride March & Festival (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.): The Dutchess County Pride Center hosted the inaugural Poughkeepsie Pride Parade and Festival in 2019, and the event has grown into one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the region. On the second Saturday in June each year, the parade marches down Main Street to the family-friendly festival in Victor C. Waryas Park on the banks of the Hudson River. While their extraordinary efforts may be in the spotlight during Pride Month, the Dutchess County Pride Center offers valuable resources, programs and support networks all year long and is a trusted safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

June 14 -Madison, Indiana: Madison PRIDE 2025: Mark your calendars and join Madison PRIDE 2025, set to take place from Noon to 5 PM at the beautiful Lanier Mansion in Madison, Indiana. Madison PRIDE is an event dedicated to fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and bringing people together to empower and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. With its family-friendly atmosphere, the celebration welcomes all with open arms. 

June 14 – Ozarks Pridefest - Ozarks Pridefest, held annually in Springfield, Missouri, is the largest LGBTQIA+ event in Southwest Missouri, attracting over 5,000 attendees and growing annually. The festival celebrates equality, diversity, and community, featuring a parade through downtown Springfield, live music, performances, and a variety of vendors and educational opportunities.

June 14 – Montpellier, France: The March of Pride, is above all a festive and unifying event to celebrate all forms of pride and to reinforce the message of the fight against all forms of discrimination in daily life. Around fifteen floats set off from the Promenade du Peyrou, with showcases and DJ sets following one another to create an electrifying atmosphere in the city to the sounds of electronic music! Rainbow flags spread across the city, and the parade is usually followed by a giant, festive, and completely free aperitif on the Promenade du Peyrou.

June 14 – Binghamton, New York: Pride Palooza in Otsiningo Park, “Love Will Keep Us Together” Celebrating 20 years is the theme for this year’s event. Activities include live entertainment, drag shows, and vendors. The event is held near the stage in Otsiningo Park. 12:00-6:00pm. Followed by a “Pride Fireworks Show” at 9:30pm in downtown Binghamton near the Martin Luther King Promenade on the Chenango River drag competitions. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a family friendly day in the park.

June 14 – York County, Pennsylvania: York County Pride, located inside Memorial Hall at the York Expo Center, York County Pride is a time to come together and celebrate the full inclusion of our wonderfully diverse community and specifically celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in York County. York County Pride is the signature event of the Rainbow Rose Center. Born out of the Equality Fest event that celebrated the 2014 passage of marriage equality in Pennsylvania, we encourage full inclusion of our citizens in all aspects of civic life. We join forces each year with like-minded organizations, faith communities, retailers, artists, politicians, and committed citizens to create a festival that builds connections, raises awareness, and inspires cooperation and activism across the beautifully diverse citizenship of South-Central PA.

June 14- Indianapolis, IN: Indy Pride Parade: The Indy Pride Parade is one of the largest annual celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community in Indianapolis with attendance up to 60,000. The parade will take place SATURDAY, JUNE 14 and serves as the kickoff of Indy Pride Weekend. The parade features an array of participants, including LGBTQ+ organizations, local businesses, community groups, and allies, all coming together to celebrate joy and social justice. Floats, marching bands, performers, and community leaders march through downtown Indianapolis.

June 14-15: St. Paul, Minnesota: Saint Paul Pride – The Saint Paul Pride Festival & Parade, a FREE community event, educates and celebrates our diverse world! Enjoy live music all day with 15+ bands and artists, 10+ food trucks/vendors, educational programs, and merchandise vendors. The event includes a youth & family zone, a pet-friendly zone, and a St. Paul art zone.

June 14-15: Dallas, Texas - Home to the nation's sixth-largest LGBTQ population, Dallas is bursting with bars, restaurants and neighborhoods that celebrate diversity. Dallas Pride is out and proud with a return to Fair Park June 14-15 to celebrate love and inclusion. Pride weekend kicks off with the Dallas Pride Music Festival on Saturday featuring musical and dance performances on both the outdoor main stage and on an indoor community stage and The Dallas Pride Parade will be on Sunday. Bring the whole family to these all-ages events, which make for a weekend of fun honoring the LGBTQ+ community, its allies, sponsors and supporters. The festival also features Teen Pride, which fosters a safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 and their friends to enjoy live entertainment from artists and DJs, and other age-appropriate activities. In addition, the  Dallas Symphony Orchestra will host a special Pride Night concert on Friday, June 20 at the Meyerson during the Dallas Arts District’s annual Pride Block Party.

June 14-15- Indianapolis, IN: Indy Pride Celebration on the Circle: Celebration on the Circle is a highlight of Indy Pride Weekend, taking it back to one of the most meaningful traditions in the history of Indianapolis Pride for two days! The Celebration on the Circle will be held on Monument Circle, a signature location in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, and is completely free and open to the public. This event offers a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and invites everyone to participate in this historic moment.

June 14-15- Indianapolis, IN: Indy Pride WORD OF MOUTH: This 2-day music series is a fully immersive experience designed to highlight queer joy and expression. This vibrant event will feature live performances by nationally touring artists and DJs, show-stopping drag performances from some of your favorite local performers, food options from a curated list of local and regional food vendors, and so much more!

June 14 -15 – Colorado Springs, Colorado: Get loud and proud at Pikes Peak Pride, the largest Pride Festival in Southern Colorado! This huge celebration welcomes thousands of attendees and over 70 different vendors and local organizations. Enjoy dazzling live entertainment, a huge parade, a Youth Square with kids’ activities and more in beautiful Downtown Colorado Springs.

June 14-22- Lisbon, Portugal: EuroPride Lisbon 2025 -This summer, Europe’s biggest LGBTI+ celebration lands in Lisbon for the very first time — and it couldn’t come at a more crucial moment. From June 14 to 22, EuroPride 2025 takes over the city with over 50 events across 9 iconic venues: massive concerts, queer art, sports, rooftop gatherings, and the unmissable EuroPride Parade on June 21. The Human Rights Conference (June 19–20) brings the movement’s voices to the forefront — because this is more than a celebration. It’s a statement. As rights are threatened across the globe, we gather not just to celebrate, but to resist — loud, proud, and together.

June 14-15 - St. Paul, Minnesota: St. Paul Pride Fest

June 14-15 – Sacramento, California: Sacramento Pride - Sacramento’s vibrant Pride celebration, this 2-day festival brings the community together for a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and history. Enjoy live performances on three stages, explore unique local vendors, savor food from some of Sacramento’s best food trucks and join in the spirited Pride March, starting from Southside Park and ending at Capitol Mall.

June 15: Galena, Illinois: Galena Pride Picnic – Celebrate love, diversity, and community at the annual Galena Pride Picnic in scenic Grant Park! This family-friendly gathering welcomes everyone for an afternoon of joy, connection, and inclusivity. Enjoy live entertainment, browse local vendors, and indulge in delicious bites from food trucks while surrounded by the rolling hills of Galena Country. Bring a blanket, relax in the sunshine, and take part in fun activities that highlight and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're joining for the music, the camaraderie, or simply to show support, the Galena Pride Picnic is a heartwarming celebration that embodies the spirit of love and acceptance.

June 18-23 - Provincetown: Frolic Weekend is an annual event that attracts more than 1,000 men of color that spans Juneteenth weekend. Now six days long, this year’s theme is "Summer Camp." The goal is to connect and find queer joy in the community through events ranging from pool parties, social mixers, beach takeovers, special club nights, and other fun activities.

June 21 - Portland, ME: Pride Portland Parade & Festival: The celebration brings people in Greater Portland, Maine together for an annual parade and festival to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ movement, to raise awareness of the community’s ongoing struggles, and to foster an environment of inclusivity, accessibility, and solidarity.

June 21 - Santa Monica, California: The month-long SaMo Pride celebration returns this June with interactive experiences and community-driven events that honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community while championing visibility, acceptance and inclusion throughout Santa Monica. On Saturday, June 21, the celebration culminates in a full day of Pride programming across the Promenade, Pier, Santa Monica Place and Main Street, inviting locals and visitors to spend the day by the beach exploring art, entertainment, family-friendly activities and community resources that reflect the heart of SaMo Pride. Full event details and updates are available at SMPride.com.

June 21 – Fenton, Michigan: Fenton Pride Fest 2025: It’s time for the 5th Annual Fenton Pride Fest in downtown Fenton, Michigan, and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever! This event aims to make Fenton a safe and welcoming place for everyone, regardless of gender expression or sexual orientation. Enjoy vendor booths with local businesses and crafters from around the state, while checking out the downtown Fenton businesses, live entertainment, food and drink specials, Pride merchandise, and more.

June 21 – Jacksonville, FL: Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: Drop-in Tour: Art of Pride from 2-3 pm. Explore art by queer and gender non-conforming artists throughout the Museum’s collection. Free with museum admission.

June 21: Santa Monica, California - Pride on the Promenade will return to Downtown Santa Monica on as part of the city’s month-long SaMo Pride celebration! Hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.), this vibrant, all-ages event will take over the iconic Third Street Promenade from 12 to 8 p.m., bringing the community together for a full day of music, color, and joy in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride on the Promenade is a high-energy, feel-good celebration that captures the heart of Santa Monica’s inclusive spirit—perfect for summer event roundups, LGBTQIA+ spotlights, and community festival guides.

June 21: Rutland, Vermont – With the tagline “Diversity is Resilience, Rutland County Pride’s annual festival kicks off in the morning with a parade and continues into the afternoon with live music, drag entertainment, vendors, and more in an impactful celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in southern Vermont.

June 21 - Whidbey and Camano Islands - South Whidbey Pride Parade: Details TBD

June 21- Knoxville, Tennessee: SoKno Pride is an annual festival in June along Sevier Avenue in the South Knoxville neighborhood, celebrating love, equality, and diversity at the 5th Annual SoKno Pride Event! This year will offer exciting performances, a local vendor market, and vibrant community spirit.

June 21 – Raleigh, North Carolina: Out! Raleigh Pride - Raleigh, North Carolina’s annual festival celebrating the LGBTQ community, its friends and allies along N.C.’s main street (Fayetteville St., downtown). The free, inclusive and action-packed event has activities for all ages: a KidsZone, live entertainment, local artists and vendors, great food and a beer garden. Last year’s event attracted 100,000 throughout the day, making this one of the largest and longest-running, family-friendly pride festivals in the Southeastern U.S. More events the night of June 20 and many more all June long comprise Raleigh Pride month!

June 21-22: Grand Rapids Pride Festival – Expanding to two days for the first time in its 37-year history, the city’s most fabulous street fair brings LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies together for a full day of celebration and solidarity. Enjoy live entertainment, a food truck court, family zone, 200+ vendors and more.

June 21 - 22: Chicago Pride Fest is a massive two-day pride celebration that takes over Northalsted every June. Each year, more than 100,000 revelers flock to the historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood to take part in the festivities, including three stages with live music, more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, food from local restaurants, drag shows, dance performances, a high-heel race, and more. This year’s headlining artists include Natasha Bedingfield, JoJo Siwa, Sapphira Cristál, Bob the Drag Queen, Amber Riley, and more across two stages.

June 22: Newport, Vermont - Vermont’s most rural region celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and history with NEK PrideFest, featuring a parade through Newport’s historic downtown, live music, food trucks, and more. Put on by the Northeast Kingdom Rainbow Coalition, the event celebrates Pride’s triumph throughout the Green Mountains.

June 23–29 - Helsinki, Finland: Helsinki Pride Week – Finland's largest human rights event and most vibrant celebration of queer culture. The week offers a diverse, dynamic program with free access to various art and culture events, lively parties, and thought-provoking discussions across the city. Visitors can immerse themselves in performances, workshops, and engaging conversations at the Pride House and beyond. The highlight of the week is the Helsinki Pride Parade and the Park Festival on June 28, both offering free admission and drawing 100,000 people to the heart of Helsinki every year.

June 26-29: Toronto, Canada: Pride Toronto 2025 is set to be one of the most vibrant celebrations of 2SLGBTQ+ identity, activism, and community in the world. Running throughout June and culminating in a spectacular Festival Weekend from June 26–29, this year’s theme, “All In,” is a bold call for unity, visibility, and resistance in the face of growing challenges to queer and trans rights. With over 800 artists, 10 stages, and a month-long calendar of events, Pride Toronto 2025 offers something for everyone—from dance parties and art installations to political rallies and community gatherings.

June 27-28: Augusta, Georgia - Beats on Broad, Augusta’s largest outdoor dance party, kicks off Pride weekend on June 27. Donate $250 or more by June 16 for free admission and access to the private Sponsor area. Tickets are available at the gate and at prideaugusta.org. The parade has a new route this year and lines up at James Brown Arena.

June 27-28: Fayetteville, Arkansas - Fayetteville is home to the largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Arkansas every June! A schedule of the events are: Trans March, Rally, and Pride Festival: Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street. Kick-off Concert: Headlining after the Trans March, Adore Delano will be bringing her signature sound and unforgettable presence to Dickson Street. Tyson Main Stage; Upper Ramble, Dickson Street. NWA Pride Festival: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street. 21st Anniversary NWA Pride Parade, Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m., Dickson St. Glitterville: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge. Hi Tea Dance & Pool Party: Sunday, June 29, 2025, Noon to 6:00 p.m., Mount Sequoyah Center.

June 27-29 - Seattle, Washington: Visit Seattle for a weekend full of Pride festivities.      Indigiqueer Festival (June 27): Friends of the Waterfront and Gathered in This Place, an inter-tribal organization that supports the Indigenous Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+ community, partner to host a festival of live performances on Seattle’s Waterfront at Pier 62.  Queer/Pride Festival (June 27-29): Taking place on the streets of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, this three-day, 21+ music and arts festival will feature live drag performances, DJ sets, and musical performances by headliners like Tinashe, Lil’ Kim, and Countess Luann. Trans Pride Seattle (June 27): Gender Justice League presents Trans Pride Seattle’s annual festival celebrating the lives and community of trans people with a lineup of live music, drag performances, and community speakers.  Seattle PrideFest (June 28-29): One of the largest free Pride festivals in the U.S., PrideFest will host four stages of entertainment for all ages in Capitol Hill on June 28. On June 29, the festival will move to Seattle Center, where attendees can enjoy hundreds of vendors, food, drinks, and entertainment. Seattle Pride Parade (June 29): Community-led parade that begins near Seattle Center and ends near Westlake Center. 

June 27-28 – Augusta, Georgia: Augusta Pride - Augusta Pride is an annual weekend festival designed to further the mission of the organization - to promote visibility and pride and to provide cultural unity and diversity education for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally (LGBTQA) communities in Augusta's River Region. 2025 festivities are held in the Augusta Common in the heart of downtown.

June 27-29 — Fayetteville, Arkansas: Northwest Arkansas Pride Weekend: More than 35,000 revelers celebrate Pride with tons of entertainment, a Trans March, a Pride Parade, vendor markets, and more. The big event is a festival and parade on Saturday. Epic entertainment, some free, some ticketed, takes place starting Friday. Sunday sports a pool party with delicious eats and drinks. Though Pride Weekend, organized by NWA Equality, is the biggest series of events, independent pride events take place throughout the month. Check the Experience Fayetteville calendar to see what's happening in Fayetteville!

June 27-28: Augusta, Georgia - Known as Augusta's Largest Outdoor Dance Party, Beats on Broad is a ticketed event and prelude to Saturday's festivities. Donate $250 or more before June 16 to get free admission to the festival and access to the private Sponsor area. Tickets avaialable at the gate and at the link below. Join Augusta Pride as we show up, show out, and show off our Pride on a new parade route this year. Note that the parade lines up at the James Brown Arena this year!

June 28 - Newport, Rhode Island: Newport’s Pride Parade and Festival is a vibrant celebration of love and unity honoring the LGBTQ+ community’s identities and impact in Newport and beyond. On Saturday, June 28th, families, friends, and allies will gather as the Pride Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. in downtown Newport as rainbow flags and joyful celebrations flood Newport’s historic streets. Parade-goers may continue their celebrations at the Pride Festival from 12-5 p.m. at the iconic Great Friends Meeting House, the oldest surviving house of worship in Rhode Island built in 1699. Live music, drag performances, food trucks, and local vendors promise an unforgettable celebration of acceptance, inclusivity, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. But, the festivities don’t end there–the Pride After Dark Party at Parlor Bar keeps the party going from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at this 21+ event. 

June 28-Niagara Falls, NY: Rainbow City Pride Celebration & Silent Disco - Celebrate Pride Month on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls, NY. Enjoy unicorn carriage rides, a DJ, drag queen performances, hair braids/tinsel, informational and artisan vendors, and more free fun from 1-6pm! Plus, stay for a silent disco full of your favorite hits across the decades from 6-10pm! Pre-sale tickets are $5 and can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/rainbowcitysilentdisco. Or, get tickets for $10 at the door.

June 28 – Lansing, Michigan: Lansing Pride - Join us on Turner and Cesar Chavez Streets for a day filled with love, laughter, and celebration at Lansing Pride 2025! Get your rainbow gear ready and mark your calendars for a spectacular event you won't want to miss! Non-Stop Entertainment, Food Trucks & Beer Tent, Children's Area and Vendors Galore. Headlining is Adore Delano, a show you won't want to miss!

June 28 - Nashville: Nashville Pride Parade - As a kickoff to the Nashville Pride Festival, the parade is a vibrant and inclusive event in downtown Nashville's Lower Broadway. The parade is completely FREE to attend and will have PRIDE festivities, food and local vendors, live music, and more.

June 28-29: Minneapolis - The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second-largest and largest FREE Pride festival. It highlights the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on four stages and features over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.

June 28-29: Nashville Pride Festival - thousands will gather in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville for two days of inclusivity and celebrations! The festival will feature live musical performances (lineup announced soon), drag shows (Drag EXTRAvaganza), local vendors and food, family-friendly activities, and so much more! The event is free to attend, but donations are encouraged to support the cause. In 2024, headliners were Tinashe, Billy Porter, G Flip, and more!

June 28-29 – Denver, Colorado: Denver PrideFest – Recognized as one of the top 10 Pride events in the country, Denver PrideFest is a celebration of community and culture that is welcoming, inclusive and fun to all attendees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The free, two-day festival gets bigger every year and is hosted by The Center on Colfax. The festival, held in Denver's Civic Center Park, promotes the heritage and culture of the LGBTQ+ community of Colorado. It typically draws more than 550,000 attendees over two days, making it the largest Pride event in the Rocky Mountain Region! The Fest includes more than 250 exhibitors, 30 food and beverage vendors, and live performances all weekend.

June 28-29: Twin Cities Pride – Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest free Pride festival, this month-long celebration features a diverse lineup of events that celebrate love, equality, and diversity. From the best live entertainment on 4 stages, over 650 vendors including artists and community resources to food trucks. Festival participants can come together with friends, family and allies to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and create lasting memories. Images can be found here.

June 27-June 29: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Punta Cana Pride 2025 is set to be our biggest celebration yet — a full weekend of love, liberation, and tropical excitement! We kick off the festivities on Friday night with a high-energy Welcome Party at Paradise Garage, the beating heart of the LGBTQ+ community in Punta Cana. On Saturday, we set sail with our unforgettable Paradise Boat Party, a wild and fabulous party on the ocean, followed by Illusions Drag Show and Men’s Night Out — featuring jaw-dropping performances by special guest strippers. The celebration continues on Sunday with our lively Drag Brunch at 2 p.m., and then the highlight of the weekend: our colorful Pride Parade at 5 p.m. through Los Corales, culminating in a massive Beach Celebration at 7 p.m. on Bávaro Beach. Expect glitter, beats, community, and a whole lot of Pride in paradise.

June 29 – NYC Pride March: Join us in the heart of Manhattan for the 2025 NYC Pride March, kicking off at 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 29! The parade will make its way from 25th Street and 5th Avenue past the historic Stonewall National Monument, ending at 16th Street and 7th Avenue. Grand Marshals include Karine Jean-Pierre, Marti Gould Cummings, DJ Lina, Elisa Crespo, and Trans formative Schools—each honored for their dedication to uplifting queer voices. The event is free and typically lasts 6–12 hours, with countless afterparties to keep the celebration going. NYC Pride is a defiant celebration of love, resistance, and community you won’t want to miss.

June 29 – Greenwich Village: PrideFest is BACK in Greenwich Village for its annual LGBTQIA+ street fair—and you’re invited! This free, family-friendly event brings together locals, visitors, community leaders, and world-class talent for a day packed with exhibitors, entertainers, food, and activities in celebration of equality. From live performances at StageFest to shopping unique Pride gear and grabbing a bite to eat, PrideFest is the perfect place to soak up the energy of NYC Pride. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and community—right in the heart of the Village!

June 29: Beaverton, Oregon: Pride in the Park – The city of Beaverton, Oregon, located just west of Portland, celebrates Pride in a day-long event, which kicks off with a parade, featuring live entertainment, crafts, food, beer and wine garden and the return of Sir Cupcake’s Queer Circus, where performers entertain, lift hearts and open minds by telling stories using circus arts.

June 29: The Chicago Pride Parade, one of the most popular LGBTQ+ events in the city has been a tradition for more than 50 years, concluding the city's month-long  celebrations with a four-mile procession traversing Northalsted, Uptown, Lakeview and Lincoln Park. This year’s theme, United in Pride, highlights the power of coming together, embracing diversity, and championing love, and equality as one united force.

June 30: San Jose, Costa Rica: A Celebration in the Capital - In the heart of San José, Pride pulses through the streets with culture, activism, and unity. Costa Rica’s capital transforms on June 30th, 2025, offering a rich mosaic of experiences for every traveler. The Diversity March travels from La Sabana Park to Plaza de la Democracia, turning the city’s iconic Paseo Colón into a rainbow-hued celebration of visibility and pride. Pride Village at Parque Central invites you to explore artisan markets, live performances, and the delicious tastes of traditional Costa Rican fare, all in a festival atmosphere that’s both joyful and meaningful

Rest in comfort and style at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Hotel Barceló San José, or Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana, where each offers prime access to the city’s Pride happenings.

July 4: Long Island: Fire Island Invasion: Each year on July 4, Fire Island transforms into one of the most colorful stages for queer celebrations for the Fire Island Invasion, a vibrant reenactment of the 1976 protest that began when a drag queen was denied service in the Pines. Her friends responded by arriving in full drag via ferry from Cherry Grove, launching what is now an annual spectacle. Today, queens keep the tradition alive by parading through Cherry Grove and sailing across the bay, greeted by cheering crowds on the Pines dock. Visitors can sip cocktails at Cherry’s on the Bay, dance into the evening at Sip-N-Twirl or enjoy Low Tea at The Blue Whale or spend the day relaxing on the sands of Atlantique Beach or poolside at the Grove Hotel.

July 5 – Thunder Bay, Ontario: Pride Festival: The Thunder Pride Association warmly invites everyone to join us for the 14th annual Pride Parade and Festival, themed “All In For Love: Global Pride, Infinite Friendship.” We are excited to celebrate love, justice, and equity while fostering a sense of community among all individuals. This year we will be holding the festival at Friendship Gardens!

July 5 - Chicago: Keep the party going and celebrate ‘The Right to Pride’ at Pride South Side. Held at The DuSable Black History Museum in Washington Park, this annual event features performances, dancing, local vendors, and more.

July 12 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa: CR Pride Festival & Parade: Get ready for an unforgettable day of celebration, community, and Pride! Join us for live entertainment, drag performances, local vendors, delicious food, community resources and more at NewBo City Market on July 12, 2025. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details - we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

July 12 – Vancouver, Washington: Saturday in the Park Pride: Join Southwest Washington Pride Alliance for the city's longest-running LGBTQ+ celebration at Esther Short Park. This all-day, family-friendly festival features live entertainment, dancing, food vendors, games, and an extensive artisan market. With over 5,000 attendees annually, it's a joyful gathering that fosters support, connection, and pride within the community.

July 12- 19 - Provincetown: Bear Week - The 25th annual Bear Week brings bears, wolves, cubs, otters, and their admirers for a week of parties, events, and shows.

July 17-19: Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Beach Party: In the iconic beach town of Manuel Antonio, famed for its stunning coastline and inclusive spirit, Orgullo en la Playa (Pride on the Beach) returns from July 17 to 19, 2025, for a weekend where the sea meets celebration. On Saturday, July 19, the Pride Parade marches along the actual shoreline of Playa Espadilla, making it one of the most scenic and unique Pride experiences. Pool parties, beach bashes, and sunset cruises hosted by Bravo Events, plus the ever-popular Drunken Monkey bar in nearby Quepos, keep the energy high all weekend long. Stay close to the celebration at LGBTQ+ friendly stays like Hotel Playa Espadilla or the cozy and welcoming Tico Tico Villas.

July 19 - Flint, Michigan: Flint Pride Festival: Join us for the 15th annual Flint Pride Festival on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in downtown Flint! While Riverbank Park undergoes construction, we’re bringing the celebration to new spaces, including the UM Pavilion, Flat Lot, Brush Alley, and Brush Park—all in the heart of the city. Expect a day filled with music, performances, vendors, food, and community as we celebrate our resilience. This temporary move ensures we keep the spirit of Flint Pride alive and thriving. Same Pride, new home—see you there!

July 19: Pride in July (Barton Orchards, Poughquag, N.Y.): Pride isn’t something that should be confined to a single month but should be celebrated all year! That’s what the folks at Barton Orchards had in mind when they created this popular event four years ago. Festivities in Barton Orchards’ 14,000-square-foot event venue, “The Monster,” will once again include drag performances, lots of fun activities and entertainment, craft vendors and more, along with delicious food, ice cream and ice-cold beverages from the Tap Room. New this year will be a fashion show highlighting the talents of local designers. Barton Orchards is one of the Hudson Valley’s premier locations to pick your own fruits and vegetables. Harvest festivals are held most weekends from late August through early November featuring hayrides, a corn maze, live music, a dog park and so much more.

July 19-20- Portland, Oregon: Portland Pride Waterfront Festival & Parade - One of the West Coast's largest donation-based LGBTQIA2S+ events, this vibrant weekend unites tens of thousands in celebration. Immerse yourself in live entertainment, explore a diverse array of exhibitors, and dig in to offerings from local food vendors and Maker's Market. The festivities culminate with the Portland Pride Parade on Sunday at 11:00 AM, starting from the North Park Blocks and concluding at the festival grounds on Naito Parkway. A $12 suggested donation supports the event and year-round programming.

July 23-26 - Provincetown: A summer week for women, Girl Splash promises parties, solo meet-ups, Lesbo Bingo, a schooner sail, beach bonfires, and Lesbian Beach.

July 25 - August 1 - Amsterdam, Netherlands: Queer Heroes for Amsterdam Pride: In the week leading up to the 2025 Pride Parade, Badass Tours is spending every evening reveling in the stories of our communities’ heroes while walking through Amsterdam's beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Canal Belt. Get inspired by queer resistance fighters, spies, creatives, and pioneers, and celebrate Amsterdam Pride 2025 with the stories of LGBTQIA+ badasses! (Curious about why Amsterdam Pride is in August? Read about it here!)

July 26- August 2 - Provincetown: Family Week is the largest annual gathering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-identified families in the world.

August 2 – Ann Arbor, Michigan: Ann Arbor Pride - Downtown Ann Arbor’s beloved Pride event has taken place in some shape or fashion for 30 years. In 2025, Ann Arbor Pride celebrates heritage and embraces diversity, highlighting a legacy of inclusion. Join friends, family, and community in Ann Arbor for this special event. Free.

August 5-10- Reykjavik, Iceland: Iceland is an excellent choice of destination for LGBTQ+ travellers! Reykjavik holds a week-long pride festival every August (5th - 10th August 2025), now one of the most popular events held in the capital city. The festivities attract over 100,000 visitors each year and 30% of the Icelandic population, making it a huge draw to Iceland in the summer months. Like any pride, it's a joyous celebration full of music, drag queens, and families. As a part of this celebration, Skólavörðustígur Street was painted in rainbow colours, but only recently, in 2019, this rainbow street became permanent.

August 16-17 – Charlotte, North Carolina: Charlotte Pride, one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast, The Queen City saw more than 260,000 visitors last year for Charlotte Pride. The celebration features five event stages, a drag pageant, the city’s largest annual parade and a festival zone. Last year LGBTQ+ Comedian and Actress Fortune Feimster (who hails from Charlotte) and her mom rode in the parade.

August 17 – Madison, Wisconsin: The Outreach Magic Pride Festival - The seventh annual event include a stage show with local LGBTQ+ identified performers, a large vendor area, games and activities for youth and families, food and beverages and more!

August 23: Pride Parade and Festival - Kick off Pride Month in Austin by celebrating alongside thousands of other visitors and Austinites at the annual parade and festival. Get to your viewing spot downtown early and experience the excitement as colorful floats with celebrities and live performances fill the streets. The parade travels through Austin from the Texas State Capitol building, down iconic Congress Avenue and concludes in the Warehouse District. From there you’ll want to check out several of the welcoming LGBTQ+-friendly bars in the area.

August 29-31 - Whidbey and Camano Islands - Oak Harbor Music Festival: The festival is dedicated to hosting a world-class, three-day event that contributes to the vibrancy of the community, brings island neighbors together, and establishes long-lasting connections with visitors. The festival creates musical opportunities for local students by offering scholarships and sponsoring instrument programs designed to provide equal access to everyone.

August 29-September 1: Duluth, Minnesota - Celebrate pride in the Twin Ports during Labor Day Weekend. Duluth-Superior Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender. Allied, Queer, Intersex (GLBTAQI) Pride serves the Duluth-Superior area's GLBTAQI community by celebrating diversity, promoting understanding, education, acceptance, respect, healthy living, self-esteem, and equality. We seek to promote a positive image of the GLBTAQI community and end discrimination based upon sexual identity.

August 29 – September 1 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Southern Decadence: Celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ community, Southern Decadence is an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition. The event began in 1972 as a small gathering of friends and has since evolved into a multi-day celebration featuring parades, parties, and live performances.

September 2025 - Whidbey and Camano Islands - Eat Local Month: Whidbey Island is celebrating local in a big way throughout the month of September, highlighting food, farming, community and the bounty of their local food system. There will be self-guided farm stand tours, farmer’s markets, u-pick farm experiences, events, and more. whidbeyeatlocalmonth.com

Sept 6 – Reno, Nevada: Northern Nevada Pride: Join the urban basecamp’s largest celebration of love, diversity, and community at the annual Northern Nevada Pride. The one-day event starts with a spirited parade through downtown, passing under the iconic Reno Arch, and continues with a festival featuring local LGBTQ+ vendors, drag entertainers, music, food, and more.

Sept. 7: Burlington, Vermont - The Pride Center of Vermont’s Pride Festival and Parade joyously lights up Vermont’s biggest city. The parade wraps up at Waterfront Park, where rainbow flags reflect on Lake Champlain and live music and food trucks celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Vermont’s longstanding history of embracing LGBTQ+ rights includes being the first state to legislatively legalize same-sex marriage and the first to elect an out transgender lawmaker.

September 26–28 – Forest Hills: All Things Go Music Festival: All Things Go returns to Forest Hills Stadium for its 2025 NYC edition, expanding to a third day of music and celebration! This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of indie, pop, and R&B artists, including headliners Doechii, Kesha, DJO, Clairo, Lucy Dacus, The Marías, and Remi Wolf. With a single-stage setup, attendees can enjoy uninterrupted performances from artists like Faye Webster, Wallows, Julien Baker, and G Flip. The festival also offers a variety of food options, interactive art installations, and surprise DJ sets at Boomfy’s Bungalow. Tickets start at $98 for single-day passes and $215 for three-day general admission. A portion of the proceeds supports NYC Pride initiatives. ​

September 26-28 – Springfield, Illinois: International Route 66 Mother Road Festival – Save the date!  The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for a 24th year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield September 26th - 28th. Presented by Recon Techs.

Oct 9-12– Reno, Nevada: Gay Days Reno: The leading LGBTQ vacation experience is coming to Reno this October! Head to the “Biggest Little City” to celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 at the Grand Sierra Resort. The week is packed with activities, including the finals of the International Gay Rodeo Association, Drag Bingo, and beyond. Travelers can also enjoy a variety of interactive activities on-property at Grand Sierra Resort, including axe throwing, bowling, an escape room, and more.

October 11 - Plano, TX: The North Texas Pride “COME AS YOU ARE” Festival is happening this October from 12-5pm. Experience family-friendly fun with great food, live entertainment, sponsor and vendor booths, and a chance to win a grand prize - all while supporting a local non-profit. You can upgrade to VIP access for a $25 donation and enjoy refreshments, beer, wine, and games at the Art Center of Plano from 12-4pm. Enjoy this vibrant celebration of community and pride!

October 24-26 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Halloween New Orleans: Prepare to ascend to the realm of gods and legends as HNO 2025 takes you on an epic odyssey through the myths of ancient times. Celebrating 42 years, this weekend of divine revelry and legendary entertainment is all in support of Project Lazarus, an assisted-living home for those with HIV/AIDS in New Orleans.

October 31-November 4- Eureka Springs, Arkansas: Diversity Weekend is a city-wide celebration where local businesses and organizations host a variety of diversity-themed events. From drag shows and meet-ups to advocacy events, workshops, and headliner performances, there’s something for everyone. Eureka Springs transforms into a hub of activity, embodying the diversity and spirit of Pride Parades but over a weekend-long festival. This event is our vibrant, inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, set against the stunning backdrop of the Ozark Mountains during the beautiful autumn season.

November 6-9: Palm Springs, California: This year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride will take place from Nov. 6-9, where thousands of attendees will come together to celebrate. Visitors can explore the Pride Festival marketplace to enjoy live music, food trucks, and goods from over 100 artisan vendors. The festival will culminate with Pride’s largest event, the Pride Parade.

November 21-23: Tucson Pride – Arizona’s oldest pride event, Tucson Pride, is hosting its 48th pride event this fall. The 2025 event will fall later in the year than the usual September dates in the hopes of skipping out on the Arizona heat. This three-day event features a parade and festival complete with concerts, performances, pageants, food trucks, and more. 

2026

February 17, 2026 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Bourbon Street Awards: Held annually on Mardi Gras Day, it’s the biggest costume competition of the year! Head to the French Quarter to watch as drag queens delight in elaborate attire. Free to attend, you just need to arrive early for a good spot. The contest kicks off around noon on the corner of St. Ann and Dauphine streets. 

March 27-29, 2026 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival: A program of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, SASFest has grown into an internationally-recognized event that brings together a who’s who of LGBTQ+ publishers, writers, and readers from throughout the United States and beyond. The festival, held over three days each spring at the Hotel Monteleone in the New Orleans French Quarter, features panel discussions and masterclasses around literary topics that provide a forum for authors, editors, and publishers to talk about their work for the benefit of emerging writers and the enjoyment of fans of LGBTQ+ literature. 

Ongoing

Minneapolis - Flipphone Events – Drag Shows and Dance Parties

May 2- October 12- Provincetown: Tea Dance at the Boatslip - The legendary Tea Dance is on weekends, from May to early June and mid-September to October. Held daily from mid-June to mid-September. A historically important and revered institution for almost 50 years, the iconic Tea Dance at The Boatslip is a “must-do” event for first-timers and seasoned visitors alike.