June is Pride Month, and metro Detroit and Ann Arbor families can celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of events this summer.
Here are some of our favorite happenings in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond for Pride 2023.
Family Pride! in the Park
June 1, 2023
- Address: Veterans Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St., Roseville
- Cost: Free
This festival features a Pride flag ceremony, Zumba, family craft stations, vendors, DJ and local artists, yard games, giveaways and more.
Ypsi Pride 2023
June 2, 2023
- Address: Depot Town Ypsilanti, Cross Street, Ypsilanti
- Cost: Free
Sport your rainbow gear and head to Depot Town Ypsilanti for the Pride event. There will be local vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly events and more.
Ferndale Pride
June 3, 2023
- Address: Downtown Ferndale area
- Cost: Free
This festival celebrates the progress made by the LGBTQIA community through music, stage performances, vendors, a kids area, food trucks and more.
Boylesque PRIDE Drag Brunch
June 4, 2023
- Address: Sidetrack Bar and Grill, 56 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti
- Cost: $12/person
All ages are welcome to enjoy a drag show brunch hosted by Jadein Black and performances by special guests including multi-national title holder Erika Norell.
Zion Pride: Donation Based Yoga
June 4, 2023
- Address: Riverside Park, 2 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti
- Cost: $25/donation
Raise money for Ozone Health, a local mental health non-profit. Enjoy an all-levels yoga class, music, temporary tattoos and a mental health fair.
Motor City Pride Fest
June 10-11, 2023
- Address: Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
- Cost: $5/admission, free/12 and under
Motor City Pride is known as Michigan’s largest pride celebration with more than 50,000 participants in the pride events. Festivalgoers gather here yearly to celebrate the LGBTQIA community. The parade portion will take place on Sunday.
Grosse Pointe Pride 2023
June 17, 2023
- Address: Downtown Grosse Pointe
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a walk around downtown Grosse Pointe for Pride-themed activities. There will also be music, selfie station, activism opportunities and more.
Pride in the Park
June 24, 2023
- Address: Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester
- Cost: Free
Formerly called “Rochester Pride,” this event features live music, vendors, guest speakers and a march through downtown Rochester.
Pride Picnic
June 25, 2023
- Address: Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free; $5/suggested donation
Join in on the fun celebrating Pride Month with Macomb County Pride. Make sure to bring your picnic lunch and blanket. They will offer yard games and music.
This post was originally published in 2020 and is updated regularly.
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