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