Your 2026 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
Dozens of fests, one fabulous Michigan Pride season
It’s Pride time again, beloved LGBTQ+ folks and queers of every (and any!) gender.
And yes, we know — you are, in fact, proud all year ’round. But there is something particularly necessary (maybe even medicinal) about pausing the collective doomscroll for a minute to celebrate the freedoms we still have, the communities we’ve built and the glitter-forward resilience that continues to keep us here, alive, hydrated and slightly sunburned.
One of the true perks of life in our beloved Mitten State is that we are not scraping together one or two events and calling it a season. We have dozens of independent Pride celebrations, each with its own vibe, scale and very real potential for you to leave with something unexpected — from a cute temporary dolphin tattoo to a life decision your future self will have very strong opinions about.
If miles of packed street festival energy makes you want to lie down in a dark room, then sure, the glorious chaos of Ferndale Pride might not be your scene. But there is absolutely a smaller, chiller, bring-a-lawn-chair option with your name on it. Or a lakeside one. Or one where you accidentally learn something. Or one where you mostly just eat kettle corn and feel feelings.
Despise all things drag? Well. That does narrow the field. But we respect your journey.
The point is: Your Pride flavor is out there. It might require a little driving, a little planning and at least one emergency snack stop. But we promise, it will be worth it.
Or at least it will be a good story.
New this year: Visit pridesource.com/article/2026-michigan-pride-fest-list for a simple list of every 2026 Pride Fest in Michigan to help you plan.
Help us keep our calendar up to date! Email [email protected] with details about fests we’re missing.
Single day events are in chronological order, alphabetized by date.
Multiple day events are placed in the calendar in the order of the earliest event.
May
Sunday, May 17
Hazel Park Pride
Hazel Perk (21403 John R Road, Hazel Park), 1-7 p.m.
Hazel Park Pride is kicking off its sixth year with a mid-May celebration, officially earning bragging rights as one of the very first Pride festivals on Michigan’s calendar. The earlier date means you can start your Pride season with four full hours of free drag bingo, plus live music, vendors and plenty of joyful community chaos before you've even gotten your flip-flops out of the mothballs.
Saturday, May 30
Ferndale Pride
Downtown Ferndale, 12:30-10 p.m.
There are a few moments on the calendar that reliably make our queer little hearts perk up, and seeing Ferndale Pride land in late May — just before our sacred month of June — is one of them. It’s like the world’s most robust, glitter-forward opening act. And yes, the folks at Ferndale Pride are busy all year (Hot Daddies, Pokémon trivia, general delight), but there’s something deeply reassuring about watching the season kick off this big.
As Michigan’s largest free, open-to-the-public LGBTQ+ festival, the event takes over downtown Ferndale in the most joyful, civic, slightly chaotic way. West 9 Mile from Woodward to Livernois becomes a full-on queer ecosystem: 220-plus vendors, local businesses, community orgs, resources and at least three booths where you will say, “I did not know I needed this. I absolutely need this.”
And truly, there is something for everyone. There’s a Children’s Area right in the center of the event with activities, kid-focused vendors, books, toys and resources like adoption and foster care info — plus Readings With Royalty, which is exactly as beautifully kid-nerd friendly as it sounds. There’s a dedicated Baby Feeding Area with seating, electricity for pumping, space to mix a bottle and actual lactation specialists on hand, because we love competence and care in this house.
If you’re someone who needs a break from the sensory onslaught (hi, many of us), there are quiet and sensory-sensitive spaces to rest and regroup. There are water refill stations (bring your bottle, your future self will thank you), and a substance-free recovery zone where sober and sober-curious folks can connect, participate in activities or just exist without pressure. HIV testing is available on-site, and organizations like Affirmations, Ferndale's LGBTQ+ community center, are open, air-conditioned and offering gender-neutral bathrooms and additional safe space throughout the day.
And then, of course, there are the stages. The Woodward Dance Stage for your “I came to move my body and forget my inbox” needs. The Planavon Performance Stage for bands, drag and the kind of talent that makes you text someone “get over here immediately.” Two stages, constant energy and at least one moment where you think, “OK, I live here now.”
Practical note, delivered with love: Parking is… aspirational. If you want to make your day easier (and leave accessible spots for folks who truly need them), check out Ferndale Pride’s very thorough transportation guide ahead of time. Or better yet: bike. There’s a free, supervised bike lot near 9 Mile and Farmdale (thank you, Ted's Bike Shop), where someone will literally watch your bike like it’s their own child. You can also grab a MoGo bike and use the code PRIDE2026 for a discount, which feels like a win for your wallet and your parking stress levels.
Owosso Pride In The Park
Curwood Castle Park (224 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso), 1-5 p.m.
owossopride.org/owosso-pride-festival
Owosso’s fourth annual Pride festival returns to the shady, storybook charm of Curwood Castle Park — and if you’re planning a Pride event within a park with the moniker “castle,” we are, of course, required by law to lean into the name.
The event kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 and it’s basically a gentle, joy-filled wander through everything good about community. Think music drifting through the trees, bubbles doing their important bubble work, face painting, balloons and the kind of live performances that make you pause mid-snack and go, “OK wait, I love this.”
June
Friday, June 5
Ironwood Pride
Pride Up Festival Picnic in the Park (on June 6)
City Square Park (101 W. Aurora Street, Ironwood), noon-5 p.m.
Don’t sleep on the Upper Peninsula this Pride season. Unless it's napping in a hammock between events! The UP’s smaller Pride celebrations are packed with big heart, small-town charm and a truly inspiring ratio of glitter to population.
Take Ironwood, perched way up at the UP’s western edge, where they’re throwing their sixth annual Pride fest like the pros they are. Not all the events have been announced, but keep your eye on their Instagram for the most up-to-date details. And check them out all year round for activities leading up to Pride; they partner with the community for warm-up events like Fruity Yoga, a community-born musical and even a punk rock prom held (as God intended) at an Episcopal Church.
Kalamazoo Pride (through June 6)
Arcadia Creek Festival Place (145 E. Water St., Kalamazoo), 6 p.m.-midnight and Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m.-midnight
Kalamazoo Pride 2026 is once again taking over Arcadia Creek Festival Place with the sparkle fully back and working overtime. Friday night opens strong with theater and dance, then builds to the main event: the Mx/Ms/Mr Kalamazoo Drag Pageant with Monique Madison, show director and host, as well as 2025’s Ms Kalamazoo Pride, Jade Harmony.
Saturday is your classic “wander, learn, acquire small joyful objects” situation — browse vendors, snag a few pronoun pins, actually read the info at community resource tables (growth!) and run into 12 of your closest exes.
The festival supports the year-round offerings from Outfront Kalamazoo, including their crucial mental health navigation services, queer craft nights, family events, LGBTQ+ career services and help with getting identification. Stay for the weekend. Let the glitter fix what it can.
Saturday, June 6
Community Pride Michigan (Saugatuck-Douglas)
Parade: Saugatuck High School (401 Elizabeth St., Saugatuck), 10:30 a.m.
Pride in the Park: Beery Field (8 Center St., Douglas),11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Community Pride Michigan does not just tip their collective toes into Pride — they do a full cannonball. You need to see their entire list of events to believe it, but let's just say if you've been waiting with rainbow-bated breath to participate in your first (openly) queer Pickleball Tournament, you are in luck. Don't miss the Pride Putt Putt, an author event, plus a tea dance and a paddle cruise. Music from Sixteen Candles and Hello Weekend.
Keweenaw Pridefest
Calumet Colosseum (110 Red Jacket Road, Calumet), 1-5 p.m.
Keweenaw Pridefest is hosting a day of lawn games, live music and community tables that they're calling "More than just a party. It’s a celebration of being queer and overcoming adversity."
In the meantime, you can attend their May 30 fundraiser, the Big Goat Farm Open House. If you can read the description ("Want to cuddle baby goats while listening to music and snacking on delicious food?") without it melting your heart, check your pulse; you might not even be human!
Meridian Pride
Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos), 5-10 p.m.
meridian.mi.us/about-us/calendar/meridian-pride-event
Meridian’s fourth annual Pride is back for late June. Check out the township website for updates on performers and more.
Lowell Pride
Lowell Riverwalk, 10 a.m.-5 p.m
Motor City Pride (Detroit)
Festival: Saturday, June 6, Hart Plaza, 1-9 p.m., and Sunday June 7, 12:30-7 p.m.
Parade: Sunday, June 7, noon. Kick-off at Fort & Griswold, ends at Hart Plaza.
With the theme "Unshaken Rooted in Pride, Leading in Love," Motor City Pride returns to Hart Plaza June 6-7. Michigan's largest LGBTQ+ celebration (tickets required) spreads across the Pride Stage, Pyramid Stage and Dance Stage, wrapping Sunday with the traditional Pride parade stepping off at noon from Fort and Griswold streets through downtown Detroit.
The Pride Stage Saturday headliner is Jai Rodriguez ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "Stop! That! Train!"), with performer Baddie Brooks (Miss Trans Michigan 2025) opening the ceremony in her Motor City Pride debut. Also on the Saturday Pride Stage: The KB, The Science Fair, Better Love, Sabin's Drag Show and Pole Starz DET. Sunday's Pride Stage features "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 16 contestant Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige, Season 2 veteran Jessica Wild (All Stars 8), Detroit rapper Tiny Jag, multi-award-winning artist Alise King, Prism Chorus and Sophie Grey.
On the Dance Stage, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale (Detroit's Godmother of House) anchors Saturday, joined by Brooke Steele, LadyMonix, Rimarkable and Ashton Swinton. Sunday features We1sman, Anti and Tylr_. The Pyramid Stage spotlights local and regional talent both days, with a Strut Honey Fashion Show Sunday afternoon.
Muskegon Pride
Hackley Park (350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon), 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Muskegon Pride Festival organizers can't wait to greet us on rainbow-studded streets, so plan your calendars around the festival at Hackley Park, with tables, vendors and entertainment to be announced soon! If you can't wait until June to get your Pride on, check out their ongoing programming including Coffee With Friends, Golden Years Lunches and a weekly all-ages transgender, genderqueer and gender nonconforming social group.
Village Pride
Village Biergarten (1420 Van Dyke St., Detroit), 2-8 p.m.
instagram.com/village_pride_detroit
Detroit's West Village and Indian Village neighborhoods join forces for the annual Village Pride fest, featuring DJs, a fashion show, voguers and vendors, all in support of Ruth Ellis Center.
Saturday, June 13
East Lansing Pride
Albert El Fresco (Albert Ave. between Grove Street and M.A.C. Ave.), 4-9 p.m.
cityofeastlansing.com/2548/East-Lansing-PRIDE
This year, East Lansing Pride is bringing back their legendary open floor drag show, live music, more than 50 local vendors and, of course, drag story time!
Flat River Pride
Black Field (201 W. Judd St., Greenville), 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Could anything be more lovely for our little literary nerd hearts than a Pride event co-sponsored by a library? Flat River Pride is just that! Join Flat River Community Library and the Voices of Flat River Pride in an intentionally ally-friendly afternoon at Black Field. Organizers promise music, vendors, community resource tables and activities, including activities for the kids! If you'll be enjoying yourself at one of the dozens of other Pride events this Saturday, consider checking out other events Flat River Pride is organizing, including mentor training, coffee hours and their cheekily named Gay Pizza Mondays.
Grand Haven Pride
Lynn Sherwood Waterfront Stadium (1 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven), noon-TBD
Grand Haven Pride is returning for its fourth year and is still seeking (you guessed it) food and other vendors, as well as a few enthusiastic volunteers to make the whole event work. Too much commitment? You can sign up for their email newsletter just so you can keep track of all the going-ons.
Michiana PrideFest (Niles)
Tyler Fields (1329 Lake St., Niles) 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
This year’s Michiana PrideFest has the folks at OutCenter Southwest Michigan announcing a community field day with a brand-new home at Tyler Fields! If your queer heart is aching for the softball fields of your youth (or that catcher on your high school team who never quite understood what version of the game she wanted to play), don't miss the outdoor happenings. And also, don't forget the sunscreen for your brand new tattoo.
Upper Peninsula Rainbow Pride (Marquette)
Mattson Lower Harbor Park (200 N. Lakeshore Blvd.), noon-11 p.m.
UP Pride is turning 11 this year and they're back with entertainment, art activities and ,of course, pasties (the kind you wear and the kind you eat). They haven't announced all the performers yet, but in the meantime, you don't even have to leave your house to be inspired by UP Pride; check out this wall of affirmations they've put together.
Warren City Pride
Warren Civic Center, (1 City Square, Warren), noon-8 p.m.
Warren City Pride is a great Pride event for folks with younger kids as they ask all entertainers to sign a "hey I promise I'm going to perform for all ages" affidavit in order to perform at the festival. See you there, rainbow family folks!
Sunday, June 14
Plymouth Pride
Old Village Neighborhood (Liberty Street, Plymouth), 2-6 p.m.
Liberty Street in Plymouth will be closed for the third annual Pride event (how time flies!) and converted into a fabulous, fun space for all. Check out the vendors, resource tables and, of course, an amazing Pride stage with DJ Whitney Who! and drag performers all afternoon.
Saturday, June 20
Cass County Pridefest
Library Pavilion (206 Main St., Dowagiac) 4-8 p.m.
outcenter.org/cass-county-pridefest
Cass County Pridefest is one sparkling stop on the Pridefest On Tour trifecta, dreamed up by the fine folks at OutCenter of Southwest Michigan. More information on entertainment coming soon!
Downriver Pride (through June 21)
Downtown Wyandotte, June 20, noon-11 p.m., June 21, noon-8 p.m.
Downriver Pride is bringing two full days of joy, glitter-adjacent energy and the kind of community that makes you text someone, “You should’ve come.” Plus, food that understands the assignment (come hungry, leave with zero regrets) and entertainment TBA but definitely TBRA (To Be Really Amazing).
Farmington Pride Night Out
Downtown Farmington, (Mason's Corner Park) 4-8 p.m.
facebook.com/events/988704883644699
Farmington Area Progressive Alliance is making it happen again! On June 20, they're hosting their second annual Pride-related event, Pride Night Out, in collaboration with local businesses to offer Pride-themed discounts, sales, activities and events across Downtown Farmington. You can grab a list on their social media or in person at Mason's Corner Park on the day of. Plus, they're putting together an interactive bingo game where you fill in the squares with rainbow-related activities to win fabulous prizes. What's Pride without bingo? And fabulous prizes? Luckily, folks in Farmington won't have to find out!
Fenton Pride
Rackham Park (150 S. Leroy Street), 1-5 p.m.
The heart of Fenton Pride lives in Rackham Park with the Fenton Pride Collective, vendors and community orgs, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Local downtown businesses are also getting in on the action, offering sweet discounts and special Pride-themed food and drinks. New this year, organizers have added another warm-up event called Drag Me to Bingo, which probably won't require you to drag any of your friends there. Food, drinks and prizes are promised!
Also, Fenton Pride collective put out a few episodes of a podcast last summer, so while you wait for Pride month, you can catch up on what happened last summer!
Grand Rapids Pride (through June 21)
Calder Plaza (320 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids). June 20, noon-10 p.m., June 21, noon-8 p.m.
Grand Rapids Pride Festival is back to being free (and therefore ungated, so make sure you check out their detailed access page for more information) and they can't wait to welcome everyone for the now two-day festival. Join the party, as West Michigan comes out (again!) to celebrate radical joy, community and the beautiful messiness of queer interconnectedness.
GR Pride packs Calder Plaza with over 150 vendors, food trucks galore, all-ages activities, a sensory space and performers TBA.
Grosse Pointe Pride
Village of Grosse Pointe (Cadieux and Waterloo), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Grosse Pointe Pride by WeGP hits its 10th year with the same intentional energy that's made it a fixture on Michigan's Pride calendar — joyful, family-centered and firmly rooted in celebrating LGBTQ+ youth. The morning kicks off at the Richard Elementary School parking lot, where Grosse Pointe native, activist and Chicago Gay Hockey League president Andrew Soboka takes the mic before the crowd marches from the Library to the main event space. From there, expect live music, student speakers, family-friendly drag performances, kids' activities, a Pride photo booth and a special tent marking the decade milestone.
Livonia Pride
Schoolcraft College (18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia), 11 a.m- 2 p.m.
Livonia Pride is back and ready to party in their newish (as of 2025) spot — Schoolcraft College! While the entertainment lineup is still under wraps (ooh, mysterious!), it looks like their social media presence is probably the best way to keep up to date. You can still show this big-hearted little Pride some love.
Mount Pleasant Pride
Broadway Park (2451 Nish Na Be Anong Road), 2-5 p.m.
greatlakesbaypride.org/regional-pride-celebrations/#mt-pleasant-pride-fest
Mount Pleasant Pride has all their rainbow ducks in a row, so come prepared to hang out, be exactly who you are and maybe eat something fried out of a truck while you’re at it. You can greet folks from the newly established Michigan Two Spirit and Indigiqueer Coalition, shop at booths from local 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors, peruse community partner resources and enjoy an after-party in the form of a drag show.
Saturday, June 27
Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival (Saginaw)
Jolt Credit Union Event Park (300 Johnson St., Saginaw), 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
The Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is a free, family-friendly outdoor fest that brings together LGBTQ+ folks, allies, chosen family and supportive humans from all over the region. You’ll find retail vendors, community resources, live entertainment, health screenings and a full-on kids’ activity zone (because little queers and future allies deserve fun too).
Holland Pride
Kollen Park (240 Kollen Park Dr., Holland) 1-6 p.m.
outonthelakeshore.org/holland-pride
Out On The Lakeshore seems tickled pink (tickled rainbow?) to be bringing back Holland Pride to Kollen Park. You can spend the afternoon soaking up fabulous entertainment, tasty bites from food trucks, awesome merch, helpful resources and fun for every age — from toddlers to chosen aunties. Don’t forget about their other offerings during Pride week: a fiber fest, an open mic night at the library and a 100 percent disco-themed ball!
Lansing Pride
Old Town (216 E. Cesar E Chavez Ave.), 1-9 p.m.
Lansing Pride is Mid-Michigan’s biggest celebration, and that Mid-Michigan energy refuses to stay politely contained in a single weekend. It all kicks off June 3 with a Pride Flag-raising ceremony — because if certain folks would rather not see it flying at places like Stonewall National Monument, Lansing will simply raise a few more and call it community service (and yes, be a little cranky about it). From there, it’s a joyful sprint: multiple days of pageants, drag shows in various states of fabulousness and a white party where you will absolutely see at least one outfit that makes you reconsider your entire wardrobe. All roads lead to the big Pride Festival on June 27, packed with all-day entertainment, local and national talent and a few delightful surprises.
Monroe County Pride
St. Mary’s Park (111 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe), 1-7 p.m.
Monroe County Pride is bringing together local drag, resources, food trucks, an art market and every single one of your exes! Deliberately family friendly… and free!
Twin Cities PrideFest
Shadowland Pavilion (101 Broad St., Silver Beach County Park), 12–8 p.m.
outcenter.org/twin-cities-pridefest
Now strutting into its fabulous sixth year, Twin Cities PrideFest is the seasoned icon of the PrideFest On Tour crew — the glamparent with great stories, excellent taste and a beach bag full of sparkle. This joyful, sun-soaked bash at Silver Beach County Park brings the kind of energy where the lake is shimmering, the vibes are immaculate and everyone looks just a little bit better in flip-flops.
Sunday, June 28
Berkley Pride Block Party
Downtown Berkley, 1-5 p.m.
www.instagram.com/berkleypride
Berkley Pride is back in Downtown Berkley (between Robina and Griffith, just south of 12 Mile), and it’s the kind of free, family-friendly celebration that makes you remember how good it feels to be in community. What started as a grassroots gathering has grown into a vibrant, joy-filled event where neighbors, families and friends come together to celebrate love, authenticity and belonging. Plenty of free parking makes it that much easier to show up.
Bluewater Pridefest (Port Huron)
Downtown Port Huron (McMorran Plaza), 1-7 p.m.
Bluewater Pridefest takes over downtown Port Huron for this family-friendly event that will include a special kids' zone (rumors of a cute clown abound), entertainment, amazing food and big queer smiles!
Buchanan Pride
The Common (122 Days Ave., Buchanan), 1-8 p.m.
Now in its fourth year, Buchanan Pride has become the go-to summer gathering for the Michiana area's LGBTQ+ community, and 2026's theme — "Together We Are Strong" — feels especially timely. The vendor market opens at 1 p.m. and includes 30-plus vendors, food and local goods, before headliners Ultrafab take the stage from 4-6 p.m. The night closes with a dance party courtesy of DJ Chuck Fry.
DeWitt Pride in the Park
Riverside Park (405 S Bridge St., DeWitt), noon-3 p.m.
The third annual DeWitt Pride in the Park promises more of the same family-friendly fun that brought the community together the past few years, including games, activities, snacks and more.
South Haven Pride
Stanley Johnston Park (202 Dyckman Ave, South Haven), June 27, noon-10 p.m. June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
facebook.com/southhavenmichiganpride
South Haven is a two-day love letter to community, connection and showing up exactly as you are. Hosted by South Haven LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Saturday is the big celebration (noon-10 p.m.), with a picnic-in-the-park vibe, live entertainment all day, kid games, crafts, carnival-style fun, a lively vendor market and a food fair that absolutely understands your snack priorities. This year, they added a Sunday portion, with a laid-back vendor fair. And do not under any circumstances miss the Free Mom Hugs booth!
July
Saturday, July 11
South Lyon Pride
McHattie Park (300 Dorothy St.), noon-4 p.m.
The sixth annual South Lyon Pride is once again gracing McHattie Park with a glitter-infused presence. Stay tuned for more info on food trucks, drag king story time, drag performances and a special rainbow run!
Friday, July 17
Battle Creek Pride (through July 18)
Parade: Michigan Ave. at Washington St., July 17, 7 p.m.
Festival: Leila Arboretum (928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek), July 18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Battle Creek Pride festivities kick off Friday with an evening parade — promptly at 7 p.m., so save your emotional ex-texts for later and snag a good view of that softball league float you've been waiting for all year. If you want to march in the parade (as an individual human, a float or a gaggle of dancing queens), register in advance. The parade registration instructions make an all-caps point that equestrian units must provide an accompanying cleanup crew, which sounds fair and also sounds like a good story.
Saturday, July 18
Flint Pride
Flat Lot (428 S. Saginaw St., Flint), 2-8 p.m.
Sure, Riverbank Park is still undergoing renovation, but Flint Pride isn't letting a little construction impair the celebration. After receiving 80 applications for entertainment, the organizers are hunkered down, watching video clips and sorting through drag names, and they'll announce performers one by one starting in June until they reach the surprise headliner!
Ypsi Pride (Ypsilanti)
East Cross Street (Depot Town), 2-10 p.m.
This year's theme is "Pride Above and Beyond." The all-volunteer, corporate-free, no police event takes over Ypsi's iconic Depot Town with music, food, entertainment and fun for all.
Thursday, July 23
Hotter Than July (Detroit)
Detroit (multiple venues and dates)
2026 marks the 31st anniversary of Hotter Than July, Michigan’s longest-running Black LGBTQ+ Pride event. The week-long celebration includes performance and visual art, films, connection and so much community. You can apply to have your art, film or live performance included in the 31st annual event and peruse photos from the 30th event on the Hotter Than July website.
Saturday, July 25
Royal Oak Pride
Downtown Royal Oak, 1-11 p.m.
The folks at Royal Oak Pride started their festival countdown at 100 days out, so they're definitely not playing with their love of hardcore logistics. Entertainment will be announced soon. In the meantime, plan to bring the whole family (an extensive kids' zone is promised) — and if you're the literary type, Sidetrack Bookshop is once again bringing back its authors panel.
August
Saturday, August 1
Ann Arbor Pride
Downtown Ann Arbor
Saturday August 8
Macomb County Pride Festival
Main Street between Macomb Place and Market Street, Mount Clemens, noon-6 p.m.
Last year's Macomb County Pride Festival was attended by almost 6,000 happy folks. This year, the festival returns with entertainment, resources and visits from elected officials, some looking more uncomfortable than others. Plus, look for a family-friendly Youth Zone and additional youth-focused entertainment, including Drag Queen Story Time hosted by the Mount Clemens Public Library and a Children’s Activity Area.
Saturday, August 22
Transgender Pride in the Park
Martin Road Park (1900 Orchard Ave., Ferndale), noon-6 p.m.
transgendermichigan.org/transgender-pride
This is Transgender Michigan's 26th annual event, which features a BYO picnic (food vendors are available), entertainment, speakers and excellent company. Bring friends or make new ones!
Saturday, August 29
Jackson Pride
Horace Blackman Park (W. Michigan Ave. and S. Jackson St.), 2-8 p.m.
Jackson Pride Fest is bringing the joy to downtown with a full afternoon of music, food and community — running until 8 p.m., with something fun happening every hour. Expect live performances, food trucks, local vendors, a family-friendly kids zone and a Walk of Pride where you can show up and show out. There are even cooling stations to keep you refreshed while you soak up all the love. And if you’re not ready for the night to end, the party keeps going at the rooftop after party at Jackson School of the Arts from 9 p.m. to midnight, with a DJ, drinks and snacks to keep the good vibes going.
September
Saturday, September 19
Straits Pride (Mackinac Island)
Mackinac Island
If there's a better theme than "anchored in love" for an island Pride event, we can’t imagine what it would be.
Saturday, September 25
Lenawee Pride (Adrian)
Downtown Adrian, 3-8 p.m.
Lenawee Pride is back for its fabulous seventh year. Look out for DJs, drag, queer performances, local vendors, food trucks, community orgs and, of course, a Shop & Strut with allied businesses.
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