In a 2023 survey, approximately 9% of people in 30 countries identified as LGBT+ — and June is officially Pride Month.
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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29 Pride Month activities and event ideas
Pride parties, activities, and community events
Pride workshops and educational events
Pride fundraisers and community support events
Pride arts and cultural events
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.
29 Pride Month activities and event ideas
Below, find 29 unique Pride Month event ideas broken down into handy categories for your convenience!
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 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.
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. LGBTQIA+-owned business fair
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Host a business fair featuring LBGTQIA+-owned businesses to give them visibility and help them thrive. Offer this as a standalone event or with another Pride Month event like a festival or parade.
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: SweatPals organizes their Annual Pride 5K Run/Walk at West Palm Beach. They welcome all fitness levels to spread awareness of Pride Month, and each attendee receives a limited-edition tank top.
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 500,000 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: LesbianNightLife is hosting the Esme LGBTQ+ Womxn’s Block Party & Pride Fest in Boston. The event features street food vendors, live performances, and thousands of fun-loving attendees!
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.
11. Silent disco
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No more searching for the perfect “crowd pleaser” DJ. With a silent disco, your attendees are their own DJ! For a free venue, invite attendees to take to the streets, helping spread awareness, too.
Pride workshops and educational events
Prefer a more educational theme for Pride Month activities? These ideas show you how to celebrate Pride Month by educating your community about LBGTQIA+.
12. 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.
13. 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: Queerli is hosting the free Queer Pride & Progress panel talk, where experts will discuss professional and personal insights into sexuality and gender. They also encourage attendees to arrive with questions and thoughts to share.
14. 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.
15. “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.
16. 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.
Event creator NATH created a series doing just that:
17. 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.
Doing it well: Canadian Equality Consulting is hosting Pride in the Workplace: 2SLGBTQIA+ Visibility. This virtual event focuses on creating awareness about the diverse identities in the workplace within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Pride fundraisers and community support events
These Pride Month activities can help support the gay community directly or raise money for a supporting cause.
18. Volunteer party
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Volunteering is popular among many Pride events, such as Pride marches. Find an LGBTQIA+ nonprofit in your area that could use volunteers. Search platforms like VolunteerMatch to find opportunities.
19. 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.
20. 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.
Doing it well: Allison Mitch hosted the Queer Brilliance: Sexual Orientation Support Group, a welcoming peer group for queer and trans people looking for community support.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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!
24. Drag show
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A drag show is exciting for performers and the audience! It also works well in various settings and event sizes, from a large-scale performing arts center to an outdoor amphitheater. Offer Pride-themed mocktails and cocktails for an all-round theme.
25. 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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26. 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.
27. 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: Pride & Progress hosts an ongoing Pride & Progress Book Club. The group hosts virtual events catering to LGBTQIA+ educators and allies.
28. 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.
29. 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 rainbow flags.
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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