Pride month in Detroit
This month Detroit transforms into a celebration of love, acceptance, and authenticity.
It comes as the city marks the ninth consecutive year earning a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
This achievement places Detroit among the country’s most LGBTQIA+ affirming cities, reflected in the month’s eclectic lineup of pride events.
The Municipality Equality Index evaluated cities across five areas: Non-Discrimination Laws, Municipal Services, Law Enforcement Reporting, and Leadership on LGBTQ+ Equality, with Detroit achieving in every category.
“Detroit is home to an array of LGBTQIA+ friendly neighborhoods, restaurants, and businesses, and ways to celebrate inclusivity,” says Meg Griffith, Media Relations Manager at Visit Detroit.
“In Detroit, we don’t just talk about inclusion, we live itand celebrate it every single day.”
Major Pride Events:
Motor City Pride Festival – June 7-8
Located in Hart Plaza, Detroit’s signature Pride event features four entertainment stages and 14 food vendors across two days. Festival entry is $5 (kids under 12 are free) with an anticipated 60,000 attendees. The Pride Parade starts on Sunday at noon from Fort Street, creating a spectacular showcase of community spirit, ending at Hart Plaza.
Regional Pride Celebrations ongoing through the month:
Berkley Pride – Sunday, June 22, Downtown Berkley celebrates Pride season with their fourth annual Berkley Pride. Events include a teen lounge with games, crafts, music, vendor booths, and food trucks.
Warren Pride- Saturday, June 14, located at Warren Civic Center, free and family-friendly.
Livonia Pride – Saturday, June 21, 11 am. to 2 pm – is located at Schoolcraft College and features activities, local organizations, and more to enjoy.
Farmington Pride- Saturday, June 29, in the park from 2-5 pm, with music, food trucks and speakers.
Additional June Highlights:
The Detroit Historical Museum is hosting an exhibit titled “Come Out!” In Detroit. This is a place to learn more about the history of Pride Celebrations in Michigan. This exhibit runs through August 24.
June 15: Detroit Historic Pride, a 2-hour walking tour visiting locations that show off Detroit’s pride. This walk begins at noon. The tour departs from Griswold St.
Want to practice your design and creativity? Pride Month Cake Decorating with April Anderson will guide you through decorating a six-layer cake at Eastern Market on Russell St. from 1-3 pm.
June 22: The celebration continues with a Sobrietea Tea Dance, a non-alcoholic dance party featuring special drag shows by Laila Grace Couture, Emma Sapphire, and Sirinity Sapphire from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Year-round Pride in Detroit:
Beyond June’s celebrations, Detroit’s year-round LGBTQIA+ friendly dining, nightlife, and business community continues the spirit of inclusion.
For complete Pride Month information and resources, visit visitdetroit.com
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