Detroit, MI
June and beyond: A list of this summer’s Pride events across metro Detroit
The arrival of June each year signals the return of Pride Month, with LGBTQ+ celebrations popping up all across metro Detroit.
But June isn’t the only month that sees action, with the parties extending deep into summer; July and August hold many options as well. Here’s a list of this summer’s Pride happenings in Southeast Michigan.
Saturday, June 1
Ferndale Pride
12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Downtown Ferndale
This beloved-but-relaxed bash will include a children’s area, pet adoptions, drag story time, a children’s area and 2024 musical headliner WRECKNO. Info at ferndalepride.com.
*An after party will be held beginning at 8 p.m. at Ferndale’s The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave.
Pride in the Park
4-8 p.m.
Brandon Township Park, 1414 N. Hadley Rd., Ortonville
Sunday, June 2
Drag bingo brunch
Noon
Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 S. Main St., Clawson
The Pride edition of WTF’s monthly drag bingo brunch is hosted by house diva Aphrodite and features six rounds with unique prizes, plus a specialty brunch menu and cocktails. Call 248-629-7067 to reserve.
Ferndale Pride Queens
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Bobcat Bonnie’s, 240 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale
Two seatings, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, feature performances by the MI Drag Brunchettes and Fantasia Royale Gaga from “Dragula” Season 6. Tickets are sold by the table at $45 per person; the cost includes a brunch meal, welcome drink and two-hour performance. Purchase at midragbrunch.com/eastmi.
Thursday, June 6
Pride Trivia
7-9 p.m.
Brown Iron Brewhouse, 30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
Friday, June 7
Ypsi Pride
5-10 p.m.
Depot Town, East Cross Street, Ypsilanti
Drag, burlesque, and theatrical performances are highlights of Ypsi Pride, as well as queer-owned vendors from the region, organizations supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and interactive art spaces. 2024 headliners include Alise King, Fearless Amaretto, and Baddie Brooks.
Saturday, June 8
Pride bingo and brunch
10 a.m. – noon
Cambria Hotel, 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit
Pride Picnic
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights
Celebration includes food trucks, a DJ, dancing, games, prizes, and a “Best Pride costume” runway show.
Motor City Pride
1-9 p.m.
Hart Plaza, Detroit
Michigan’s largest Pride celebration draws 65,000 visitors annually. Join the movement!
Southgate Pride
3-4 p.m.
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, 14680 Dix Toledo Rd., Southgate
This one-hour celebration is family-friendly and includes face painting.
Sunday, June 9
Palmer Park Run
8 a.m.
1121 Merrill Plaisance St., Detroit
The fourth annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run & Walk event is Pride-themed and in support of People for Palmer Park. Sign up at welcomehomeyoga.enmotive.com.
Motor City Pride Parade
Noon
Griswold Street, downtown Detroit
Motor City Pride
12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hart Plaza, Detroit
Wednesday, June 12
Family Pride Food Truck Rally
4-9 p.m.
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Includes live performances, local food trucks and free face painting, balloon art, bounce house, and craft table for kids.
Saturday, June 15
Livonia Pride
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Civic Center Park, Livonia
Grosse Pointe Pride
Noon – 2 p.m.
Kercheval and St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
This family and pet-friendly event will feature a short march, a drag performance, children’s activities, a selfie station, activism opportunities, and more.
Pride in the Park
Noon – 4 p.m.
Anrook Park, 297 N. Saginaw St., Lapeer
Pride Prom
7 p.m. – midnight
The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac
This 21-and-up event features performances by Katrina Alexis Monae, Emma Sapphire, and Kourtney Charles. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at ticketweb.com.
Friday, June 21
Downriver Pride
Noon – 11 p.m.
Downtown Wyandotte
Saturday, June 22
Downriver Pride
Noon – 11 p.m.
Downtown Wyandotte
Forever Pride Action’s Pride in the Park
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester
Non-Alc Pride Party
8-10 p.m.
The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Sunday, June 23
Berkley Pride
1-5 p.m.
Downtown Berkley
Arts & Pride Festival
2 p.m.
Civic Center Park, 300 W. 13 Mile Rd., Madison Heights
This smaller, more sensory-friendly event appeals, in particular, to visitors who are on the spectrum.
Saturday, June 29
Warren Pride Festival and Parade
11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Warren City Hall, 1 City Sq., Warren
Sunday, June 30
Blue Water Pride Fest
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
McMorran Plaza, Port Huron
Sunday, July 14
South Lyon Pride in the Park
Noon – 4 p.m.
McHattie Park, S. Lafayette St., South Lyon
Thursday, July 18
Family Pride in the Park
6:30 p.m.
Roseville Veterans Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St., Roseville
Pride in the Wild
6-9 p.m.
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Friday, July 26
Hotter Than July
Time TBA
Downtown Detroit
LGBT Detroit’s annual, Black LGBTQ+ party returns this year with a packed and varied list of events. Complete schedule still to be announced.
Royal Oak Pride
Time TBA
Downtown Royal Oak
Saturday, July 27
Hotter Than July
Time TBA
Downtown Detroit
Royal Oak Pride
Time TBA
Downtown Royal Oak
Saturday, Aug. 3
Ann Arbor Pride
Noon
Downtown Ann Arbor
Sunday, Aug. 11
Hazel Park Pride
Noon – 7 p.m.
Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., Hazel Park
Saturday, Aug. 17
Macomb County Pride
Noon – 6 p.m.
Downtown Mt. Clemens
The Detroit Pistons have put Isaiah Stewart on the trade block with multiple offers swirling around the ever-changing rumor mill.
Several teams would benefit from having Stewart, who averaged 10 points, five rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game last season, on a solid 55% from the floor. However, despite linking up well with Jalen Duren, Stewart earning a total of $30 million over the next two years simply doesn’t fit with their future outlook.
Stewart has been linked to the blockbuster three-team trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo; however, if we set that aside, who else could use his talents ahead of the upcoming season?
Stewart embracing the north?
A possible swap involving the Toronto Raptors could be on the cards. The Raptors have been desperate for frontcourt depth, and the Pistons could definitely use more playmaking and shooting options on their roster.
For Detroit, trading Stewart for youngsters Gradey Dick and Jamal Shead makes perfect sense, with the Pistons able to mould them into backups for Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson.
While Shead provided relief for Immanuel Quickley, Dick fell out of the rotation and will be eager for a second chance in the Motor City.
Bringing a much-needed wing player to Detroit, via Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers could bring a talented wing player to Detroit in the shape of Max Strus, whose presence would really help the Pistons.
What they’re short on is two-way wings who can ease the pressure off their stars, and Strus can fit perfectly into that gaping hole.
Beyond his floor-spacing ability, he can also create offense by attacking closeouts, addressing another area where Detroit has struggled.
Look no further than their playoff meeting, which the Cavs won with Strus averaging around 10 points per game in the series, capped with a 20-point showing off the bench in Game 5 that helped swing momentum in the Cavaliers’ favor.
Stewart’s salary and defense helps Denver
One issue that plagued the Denver Nuggets this season was their rim protection, and defense in the paint.
With Stewart, who posted just under two blocks per game last season, his defensive style would really help the Nuggets, but he would be in a similar position to the one he is currently in Detroit: A backup to Nikola Jokic.
Why does this move make sense for both parties? Well, look no further than the money involved. If Denver shipped Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun, who are both on the trade block, it would save the Nuggets money and give Detroit two strong players with championship pedigree.
Stewart is under contract for $15 million in 2026-27, with a team option for the same amount in 2027-28, bringing his total value to $30 million. Johnson’s set to make $23 million, and Braun’s is on $21.5 million. This works better for Denver than it would for the Pistons, but having Johnson and Braun only boosts Detroit’s championship credentials.
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A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring all ages together.
“It’s been a vision of mine and my late husband forever,” said Divine Restoration Ministries Pastor Dr. Tenisia Evans.
Divine Restoration Ministries hosted a Legacy in Action Day on Saturday in the gym of Eastpointe High School in Eastpointe, Michigan. The church says its focus is showing up for communities, especially the future generation.
“So many things going on in the world right now and the youth has been the center of our focus,” said Evans.
Evans says with the help of other church leaders and businesses, including AT&T, they were able to secure food, games and experiences for kids of all ages.
And when it comes to creating an event kids would actually like, Detroit teen Martrail Mullen says they were spot on.
“Kids, we like to move around and still have cardio, and while still having fun at my age, most churches don’t do that,” said Mullen.
Mullen says he has been invited to teen takeovers in the past. While he says he’s never gone to one, he wishes kids would use their time more wisely.
“Kids my age, they are doing a lot of things,” said Mullen.
That’s why Evans says now is the time they open their arms to anyone in need of support.
“We’re here. We’re here for you and we want to pour back and let you know that if you need anything, come to us and we will be here as a resource,” said Evans.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers’ offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
Dillon Dingler had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs as Detroit won its second straight game after losing four of five.
Melton (4-0) gave up a homer to Sam Antonacci on his second pitch of the game but allowed only four more baserunners — on three walks and a hit batter. He struck out five while allowing two or fewer runs for the fourth time in five starts this season.
Two Tigers relievers finished, with Kenley Jansen pitching the ninth for his ninth save.
Sean Newcomb started Chicago’s bullpen game with three perfect innings, but Tyler Davis walked the bases loaded with two out in the fourth. Joe Rock came out of the White Sox bullpen and struck out pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones to loud boos from the Comerica Park crowd.
With a runner on first and two out in the fifth, Kevin McGonigle got Detroit’s first hit of the game — the first hit for either team since Antonacci’s leadoff homer.
Dillon Dingler followed with an RBI single off Rock (0-1) to tie the game.
Detroit took the lead in the sixth when Spencer Torkelson doubled and scored on James Outman’s single. Jake Rogers made it 3-1 later in the inning with an RBI single.
Chicago didn’t get its second hit until Braden Montgomery doubled off Tyler Holton with one out in the seventh.
Dingler hit his 17th homer in the seventh, giving Detroit a 4-1 lead.
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The teams finish the series Sunday in what was originally scheduled to be Justin Verlander’s first start as a Tigers player in Detroit since 2017. His hamstring strain means RHP Keider Montero (3-5, 3.67) will come back from the bullpen to face RHP Davis Martin (9-3, 3.31).
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