June is officially Pride Month. The month-long celebration offers the perfect opportunity to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and its history, while joining together to fight for equality and justice.
Wondering how to celebrate Pride Month? This guide covers creative Pride Month activities and event ideas to help you plan engaging, meaningful, and downright fun events for your community.
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Whether you want to attend a Pride event or host one, we can help you celebrate Pride Month with workshops, educational themes, fundraisers, or cultural events. It’s time to celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity.
And while June may be Pride Month officially, the values and mission at the heart of these themes should be part of your events all year.
Here’s how to celebrate Pride Month
Pride Month is celebrated throughout June here in the United States. Here are some ways you can support the LGBTQIA+ community and get in the celebratory mood:
- Attend local Pride events in your area (check Eventbrite to find events)
- Advocate for the LGBTQIA+ movement
- Wear Pride apparel and rainbow colors
- Support LGBTQIA+ nonprofits and community organizations
- Support LGBTQIA+ business owners
- Educate yourself on the history of gay rights
Event organizers have the opportunity to support everybody in the LGBTQIA+ community and offer fun Pride Month activities for all types of events.
Ensuring inclusivity during Pride Month and beyond
Make your events a safe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community by making inclusivity a priority.
After all, inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a must-have in order to make guests feel welcome, safe, accepted, and respected.
This is important for all events, particularly those in the workplace, and should be a consideration at every event — not just during Pride month.
Inclusivity should be part of every step of the event planning process. Ask yourself questions like: Does your event listing use inclusive language and imagery? Is your event programming reflective of the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community? Is your event fully accessible? Are your tickets priced appropriately and could you offer different rates?
To ensure your events are inclusive, engage with a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) professional to ensure members of the LGBTQIA+ community feel heard and respected. For workplace events, contact your HR department.
You can also engage with members of your team and community to make sure people feel represented.
And remember to respect people’s boundaries and privacy. No one should feel under pressure to participate or present at a Pride event just because it’s happening.
33 Pride Month activities and event ideas
There are so many ways to celebrate and honor Pride month. We’ve come up with 34 of the best Pride Month event ideas to help inspire you. We’ve also broken them into handy categories to make them easy to navigate.
Pride parties, activities, and community events
These Pride Month events will surely be a blast — and can be an excellent opportunity to run a big event in your community.
1. Pride march
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The classic Pride parade is vibrant, fun and occurs in hundreds of major cities worldwide. Source performers like marching bands and gymnasts, plenty of colorful floats, and food and drink vendors to refresh attendees.
Remember, Pride is not just a party, but a protest. The first Pride March took place in June 1970 on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Honor the history of Pride and acknowledge how much more there is to fight for by platforming a range of voices and causes.
If you’re not hosting the Pride march in your area, you can also host adjacent events to your local pride parade taking place before or after the main event.
Doing it well: NYC Pride puts on the NYC Pride Parade each year using Eventbrite. The organization uses its annual march as a major fundraiser and attracts nonprofit participants and corporate sponsors.
2. Showcase LGBTQIA+-owned businesses
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Gather LGBTQIA+-owned SMBs in your local area to boost visibility and business opportunities. Offer this as a standalone event such as a business fair or a market, or in collaboration with another Pride Month event like a festival or parade.
Not hosting a business-focused event? When selecting vendors and partners for any event (in Pride month or beyond), inclusivity and diversity should be front of mind.
3. Dance party
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Nothing beats a good old dance party! Turn up the tunes, hire a DJ or live band, and decorate your venue with a Pride theme. Nightclubs are a popular choice, but you could also opt for an outdoor event at a free venue, like an unused community space.
4. Pride 5K walk/run
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A fun Pride-themed 5K run or walk is an accessible and fun event idea. Plus, attendance at health and wellness events grew by 21% globally on the Eventbrite platform between January and September 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.
Doing it well: Bonita Springs Pride Inc hosts a 5K Run Walk Glow Fundraiser. They welcome all fitness levels to spread awareness of Pride Month, and each attendee receives a t-shirt, water bottle and glow gear to add to the fun. Consider creating your own merchandise to help with your event marketing — you never know who’s going to see it and what opportunities it can lead to.
5. Trivia night
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Theme your trivia night around Pride Month by including questions about famous LGBTQIA+ people and the history of gay rights. For unforgettable Pride Month activities, partner with a bar and restaurant — you may be able to use the space for free. Or consider hosting a virtual trivia night to reach a wider audience.
6. Pride bar crawl
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Most bar owners may be happy to host a crowd at no cost, and many can even arrange exclusive drink specials for your crew!
Doing it well: Crawl With Us is hosting the Official Pride Bar Crawl in Portland, OR. This organizer uses Eventbrite to host bar crawls nationwide and has hosted over 550,000 attendees at its popular events.
7. Pride cruise or yacht party
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Looking for a more upscale Pride Month event idea? Take to the seas with a cruise or yacht party! Given this event’s luxury theme, price your tickets accordingly — and offer tiered packages. Your guests will expect high-end food and drinks, so plan out a creative event catering menu with a trusted catering company.
8. Pride pet parade
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Encourage marchers to bring their pets for an adorable spin on the classic Pride Parade! Provide water and treat stations to keep furry friends hydrated and happy, and partner with some local dog jacket creators so that they can strut in style, too!
9. Pride block party
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Host a block party by getting permits to close city blocks. Invite local bands to perform, and consider food truck catering. Many cities post details about how to apply for street closures and permits, which you can easily search for online.
Doing it well: Great Northern and Polyglamorous collaborate to produce Pink Block, an epic block party to mark San Francisco Pride. The whole street turns pink with attendees encouraged to wear their favorite pink outfits, which makes for incredible photos. We love to see it.
10. Drag brunch
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Events with drag artists are popular Pride celebrations. Partner with a local restaurant to host a special brunch event. You can negotiate food costs ahead of time with the restaurant (and include your costs in the ticket price) or sell admission tickets and allow attendees to order their own food.
Doing it well: Iconic Golden Girls drag troupe, The Golden Gays, are hosting Pride is Golden! A Golden Girls Musical Drag Brunch across the U.S. during Pride month. Expect live singing, a Golden Girls trivia, and a lot of nostalgia. We’re in.
11. Silent disco
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No more searching for the perfect “crowd pleaser” DJ. With a silent disco, your attendees choose their own music — and that’s all part of the fun! For a free venue, invite attendees to take to the streets, helping spread awareness, too.
Pride workshops and educational events
Pride month is an opportunity to learn, engage, and try something completely new. Workshops and educational events allow event goers to practice self-care, learn a new skill and connect with the community on a deeper level.
12. Queer yoga
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Pride is also a moment for self-care and wellness. It’s an opportunity for people to reconnect with themselves and to others through enriching activities.
Doing it well: Stonewall Columbus hosts Queer Yoga at Stonewall. These regular classes are part of a mindfulness-based program offered to the LGBTQ+ community. The classes are open to all experience levels, and include 30 minutes for mindfulness discussion and community socializing.
13. Dance classes
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Dance is an opportunity to celebrate queer joy and connect with others in the process. While there’s a lot to be said for freestyling, formalized dance classes offer an opportunity to practice those skills with a professional and make new friends for life.
Doing it well: Queer Ballroom hosts same-sex partner dance courses in New York City. Classes cover the basics Swing, Rumba, Tango, Salsa, and more, and are open to all levels — especially beginners.
14. Poetry night
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Honor and continue the rich history of LGBTQ+ poetry by hosting a safe space for queer expression. Whether you invite queer poets to share their works at an open mic night or host a workshop to support writers in their creative process, make sure your event is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Doing it well: Brooke Finegold hosts Poetry is Gay, a regular meet-up of queer poetry writers, who meet to work on poetry and be part of an inclusive, creative community.
15. Activism workshop
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LGBTQIA+ rights in the US have come a long way, but it’s an ongoing fight for equality. Inspire action and change by hosting an activism workshop in your community. Activities could include writing letters to senators, signing petitions, and listening to public speakers speak on the topic.
Pride event ideas for work
Prefer a more educational theme for Pride Month activities? These ideas show you how to celebrate Pride Month by educating your community about LGBTQIA+ issues.
16. Panel or roundtable discussion
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Host a group of speakers for a panel or a roundtable discussion to deliver thought-provoking insights to your attendees. Consider authors, community leaders, nonprofit CEOs, politicians, or prominent activists to join your panel.
Doing it well: The History Project is hosting a panel discussion on Expanding Queer Narratives in Historical Museums. The panel will discuss the importance of incorporating queer narratives into museums and reclaiming LGBTQ+ histories. The panel will be hosted via Zoom, making it super accessible.
17. LGBTQIA+ education event
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Hosting an educational event could include guest speakers, slideshow presentations, or interactive Q&A sessions. You can theme your event around LGBTQIA+ history, the movement for equality, or current community issues. Pick a primary event theme to organize your educational sessions.
18. Host a networking event
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Help further career opportunities and enhance professional networks by hosting inclusive networking events for all. These can be held in the workplace or at an external venue. Make sure you offer plenty of breakout spaces for people to connect one-on-one, as well as plenty of refreshments.
Doing it well: Out Professionals, the nation's leading nonprofit networking and career organization for LGBTQ professionals, hosts events across the country. As well as hosting a LGBTQ+ professionals from a range of industries, they also welcome supportive allies.
19. “Be an ally” workshop
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Many people want to be allies to the queer community but don’t know how. Hosting a workshop with guest speakers and interactive activities can help them learn how to better support their LGBTQIA+ friends, coworkers, and family members.
Doing it well: She+ Geeks Out hosted an Allyship in the Workplace employee resource workshop to teach attendees how to show up as an ally more effectively — and all the ways allyship can impact queer communities.
20. Inclusive language and pronouns workshop
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Using preferred pronouns and terminology helps the LGBTQIA+ community feel heard and seen. By hosting a workshop, you can help your attendees become more familiar with the preferred language and discuss its use.
21. Diversity training
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Diversity training is a great workplace Pride Month activity. These events can help employees or coworkers better understand how to support all their coworkers, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This is also a good time for companies to update their diversity policy, inclusion policy, and workplace discrimination guidelines.
Pride fundraisers and community support events
These Pride Month activities can help support the gay community directly or raise money for a supporting cause.
22. Volunteer party
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Volunteering is popular among many Pride events, such as Pride marches. Find a LGBTQIA+ nonprofit in your area that could use volunteers. Search platforms like VolunteerMatch to find opportunities.
23. Pride Month fundraiser
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Use fundraising ideas to raise money for a worthy cause and make a powerful impact. In addition to sourcing donations from your community, you can approach potential sponsors to boost your funds. Some potential sponsors to target might include LGBTQ wedding venues and other queer-owned businesses.
Doing it well: NYC Pride hosts NYC Pride Open House, a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to gather. By offering tiered ticketing—including both free tickets and tickets with a suggested $25 donation—the organization is able to offer support for the community, while raising funds in the process.
24. LGBTQIA+ peer support group
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Host a peer support group to help create an inclusive space. If you go this route, use a skilled mediator. Support groups also make for a good recurring event series so that group members can meet frequently.
25. LGBTQIA+ youth fundraiser
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Host a fundraiser for a worthy youth nonprofit to support some of the most at-risk LGBTQIA+ populations. Consider partnering with a local school district or youth community organization for more visibility.
Pride arts and cultural events
Celebrate Pride in style with these cultural, performing arts, and visual arts event ideas.
26. LGBTQIA+ artist showcase
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Hosting an art show or artist showcase featuring queer artists supports the artistic community and attracts a crowd! Serve small bites and wine to complement the art gallery vibe and encourage artists to sell their final creations during the event.
27. Pride playlist collab
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If you’re looking for Pride Month activities that work in almost any setting, make a popping Pride playlist! Start a group playlist using Spotify or Apple Music, then invite community members to contribute their favorite songs. Then, throw a party to listen to the collab together!
28. Drag show
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Fun, fearless and larger-than-life, a drag show is the ultimate way to celebrate Pride. It also works well in various settings and event sizes, from a large-scale performing arts center to an outdoor amphitheater. Be sure to offer Pride-themed cocktails and mocktails for your guests to set the mood.
Doing it well: Drag is Art is hosting an Adult Swim-Themed Drag Show promising camp, chaos, and creativity. Count us in!
29. Themed music festival
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A Pride-themed music festival can be a profitable and fun event. Because of the high upfront costs, securing sponsors for your festival well ahead of time is a good idea. You’ll also want to source bands and vendors around six months before your festival date.
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30. LGBTQIA+ movie watch party
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Consider hosting a film event centered around Pride or featuring LGBTQIA+ filmmakers. Partner with a local cinema, or do a takeover night at a restaurant or pub to host an intimate watch party.
31. LGBTQIA+ book group
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Celebrate Pride Month all month long by hosting a weekly queer-themed book group. You could read a book penned by a queer author or one covering queer history, like the Stonewall Inn at Greenwich Village and the infamous Stonewall Riots.
Doing it well: Bluestockings Bookstore hosts a monthly Queer Book Club covering a range of genres from memoirs to sci-fi. For those unable to make the club in person, they also host a monthly online book club on Sunday evenings.
32. Pride comedy night
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Hosting a Pride-themed comedy night (or open mic night) is exciting and has a relatively low barrier to entry. When considering your event strategy for a comedy night, consider the type of comedians you want to host. Professionals can attract bigger crowds but require a bigger budget.
33. Themed paint-and-sip
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Paint-and-sip nights have swept the nation, and for good reason: They allow you to connect with your artistic side in a fun and intimate way. Host your next paint-and-sip night with a Pride theme, for instance, by painting LGBTQ+ icons.
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities this June — and beyond!
There are no rules on how to celebrate Pride Month, and that’s why it’s so much fun! Use these event themes to fuel your ideas this June and organize the best LGBTQIA+ event you ever have. And if you want to have a long-term impact, consider how you can celebrate Pride year-round through inclusion and allyship.
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