Ferndale Pride
The annual Ferndale Pride event strives to recognize and support all corners of the local LGBTQ+ communities. Enjoy live musical performances, drag shows, food, vendors, information stands, and a kids’ area. May 31. Downtown Ferndale; ferndalepride.com
Ypsilanti Pride
Wear your best rainbow garb and join in the fun of Ypsi Pride in the Depot Town district! There will be live entertainment, local food, and vendors selling goods. June 6. Downtown Ypsilanti; facebook.com/ypsipride
Pride in the Park
A Brandon High School sophomore started Pride in the Park in April 2021 after she came out as bisexual. You can expect to enjoy music from a live DJ, entertainment, and a plethora of vendors. Last year, attendees enjoyed interactive prop stations, henna, face painting, and food trucks. June 7. Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville; abigailspride.godaddysites.com
Motor City Pride
As the largest Pride celebration in the state, Motor City Pride at Hart Plaza brings more than 65,000 people downtown for a Pride parade, vendor booths, and a festival that features live entertainment and food trucks. $5 cover; free for kids 12 and under. June 7-8. Hart Plaza, 1 W. Jefferson, Detroit; motorcitypride.org
Downriver Pride
Celebrate diversity and love with a Pride festival near Bishop Park, located just off the Detroit River. Shop vendors, try delicious food, enjoy live entertainment, and potentially meet a queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race. June 20-21. Downtown Wyandotte, Parking Lot 1; downriverpride.com
Grosse Pointe Pride
Grosse Pointe Pride is a family-friendly LGBTQ+ march in The Village of Grosse Pointe hosted by We GP. Last year’s event included a short march through town followed by drag performances, activities for kids, and more. June 21. The Village of Grosse Pointe, corner of St. Clair and Kercheval; wegp.org or facebook.com/gppride
Berkley Pride Block Party
The Berkley Pride Block Party is back for year three with free family fun, vendors, and more on 12 Mile Road in downtown Berkley. June 22. downtownberkley.com
Arts & Pride
LGBTQ+ communities and families are welcomed to Arts & Pride — a colorful event at Civic Center Park presented by the Madison Heights Arts Board and Human Relations and Equity Commission. June 22. Civic Center Park, Pavilion B, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights; facebook.com/MHArtsBoard
Canton Pride OUTside
Canton Pride OUTside celebrates LGBTQ+ culture across the community and features family-friendly activities, performers, local vendors, community resources, and more at the Heritage Park Amphitheater. June 26. 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton; cantonmi.gov
Lansing Pride
At this year’s Lansing Pride, Adore Delano, who appeared on Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, will headline the event. Attendees can also expect live music, food trucks, beer tents, a children’s area, and more in our state capital’s historic Old Town neighborhood. June 28; lansingpride.org
South Lyon Pride in the Park
Save the date for the fifth go-round of South Lyon Pride in the Park, which offers everything from vendor booths and food to music, kids’ activities, and live entertainment. July 12. McHattie Park, 300 Dorothy St., South Lyon; facebook.com/southlyonpride
Flint Pride
Celebrate diversity at the 15th annual Flint Pride event. Enjoy live entertainment, including drag performances, and shop vendor booths. The event is spread across different areas in downtown Flint, including the University Pavilion, Flat Lot, Brush Alley, and Brush Park. July 19. facebook.com/flintgaypride or wellnessaids.org/2025
Ann Arbor Pride
Ann Arbor Pride, presented by the Jim Toy Community Center, is holding its 30th annual event in downtown Ann Arbor. After breaking attendance records last year with over 100 vendors and 10,000 attendees, the organizers say the festival is coming back bigger and better. Donations welcome. Aug. 2; annarborpride.com
Macomb County Pride Festival
The Macomb County Pride Festival offers a full day of good vibes and tons of fun in downtown Mount Clemens, including a street fair filled with vendor booths and food trucks, along with live entertainment and community resources. Aug. 16. Downtown Mount Clemens on Main Street; macombcountypride.com
This story originally appeared in the June 2025 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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