Pride Month kicks off in June, but the celebrations don’t stop there. Throughout the summer, communities across Michigan are organizing marches, rallies, festivals, advocacy events, and gatherings supporting LGBTQ+ rights and communities. From Michigan’s largest Pride parade in Detroit to small-town celebrations across the state, Pride season offers countless ways to connect, celebrate, and take action.
Here’s a roundup of Pride rallies, marches, festivals, picnics, and gatherings happening across Michigan from June through August 2026:
June
Friday (June 5)
Ironwood Pride, Day 1 (Ironwood, 4-9+ p.m.)
Catch performances in Ironwood City Square (127 West Aurora St., 4-6 p.m.), then watch “The World According to Allee Willis” at Historic Ironwood Theatre (113 East Aurora St., 7-9 p.m.)
Kalamazoo Pride Day 1 (Kalamazoo, 6-12 p.m.)
Enjoy live performances during day one of Kalamazoo Pride at Arcadia Creek Festival Place (145 East Water St.).
Saturday (June 6)
Lowell Pride Festival (Lowell, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Hear entertainment, live performances, and guest speakers at Lowell Riverwalk (113 Riverwalk Plaza).
Community Pride Michigan (Saugatuck and Douglas, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Watch the Parade at Saugatuck High School (401 Elizabeth St., Saugatuck, 10:30 a.m.), followed by Pride in the Park at Beery Field (8 Center St., Douglas, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Muskegon Pride (Muskegon, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Browse LGBTQ-owned businesses and enjoy performances from area artists at Hackley Park (350 West Webster Ave.).
Ironwood Pride, Day 2 (Ironwood, 12-5 p.m.)
Day two of Ironwood Pride, themed “Pride in the Park,” features speakers, live music, and an improv comedy show at City Square (127 West Aurora St.).
Keweenaw Pridefest (Calumet, 1-5 p.m.)
Listen to live music and play lawn games at Calumet Colosseum (110 Red Jacket Road).
Motor City Pride, Day 1 (Detroit, 1-9 p.m.)
Join the first day of Motor City Pride for live performances across four stages, a variety of vendors and nonprofits, and local booths at the Hart Plaza in Detroit (1 West Jefferson).
Kalamazoo Pride Day 2 (Kalamazoo, 2 p.m.-12 a.m.)
Watch live performances at Arcadia Creek Festival Place (145 East Water St.).
Meridian Pride (Okemos, 5-10 p.m.)
Browse local vendors, attend live performances, and connect with community groups at the Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive).
Sunday (June 7)
Motor City Pride, Day 2 (Detroit, 12:30-7 p.m.)
The second day of Motor City Pride continues at Hart Plaza in Detroit (1 West Jefferson), with Michigan’s largest Pride parade kicking off at 12 p.m. in downtown Detroit.
Saturday (June 13)
Michiana PrideFest (Niles, 10 a.m.-6 p.m)
Enjoy softball games, live music and entertainment, local artists, and vendors at Tyler Fields (1329 Lake St.).
Flat River Pride (Greenville, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Celebrate with food, music, vendors, and activities at Black Field (201 West Judd St.).
Grand Haven Pride (Grand Haven, 12 p.m.)
The waterfront festival features a DJ, live music, drag bingo, a poetry series, a vendor market, and family activities at the Waterfront Stadium (1 North Harbor Drive).
Upper Peninsula Rainbow Pride (Marquette, 12-11 p.m.)
Browse vendors and nonprofit organizations, enjoy drag entertainment, and explore art activities at Mattson Lower Harbor Park (200 North Lakeshore Boulevard).
Warren City Pride (Warren, 12-6 p.m.)
A day of family fun featuring live music, speakers, performances, vendors, food trucks, and more at Warren Civic Center (1 City Square, Warren).
East Lansing Pride (East Lansing, 4-9 p.m.)
An evening of drag shows, live music, and art activities along Albert Ave. (between Grove St. and M.A.C. Ave.).
Sunday (June 14)
Plymouth Pride (Plymouth, 2-6 p.m.)
A celebration with vendors, food trucks, resource groups, a DJ, and drag show performances in the Old Village Neighborhood (Liberty St.).
Saturday (June 20)
Livonia Pride (Livonia, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
This event will take place at Schoolcraft College (18600 Haggerty Road). Visit the website for updates.
Grand Rapids Pride, Day 1 (Grand Rapids, 12-10 p.m.)
Enjoy entertainment, a food court and beer tent, vendor booths, a childrens’ and family area, and more during day one of Grand Rapids Pride at Calder Plaza (320 Ottawa Ave. Northwest).
Fenton Pride Fest (Fenton, 1-5 p.m.)
Take part in a Pride walk through downtown, visit local vendors, and enjoy entertainment including a celebrity dunk tank at Rackham Park (150 South Leroy St.).
Mount Pleasant Pride (Mount Pleasant, 2-5 p.m.)
The festival features local food vendors, a meet and greet with the newly established Michigan Two Spirit and Indigiqueer Coalition, local vendors, community partner resources, and an after-party drag show. Located at Broadway Park (2451 Nish Na Be Anong Road).
Cass County Pridefest (Dowagiac, 4-8 p.m.)
PrideFest will feature live entertainment and music, local artists and vendors, and opportunities to connect with the community at the Dowagiac Library Pavilion (206 Main St.).
Sunday (June 21)
Grand Rapids Pride, Day 2 (Grand Rapids, 12-8 p.m.)
Day two of Grand Rapids Pride continues with live entertainment, vendors, family-friendly activities, and festivities throughout the day at Calder Plaza (320 Ottawa Ave. Northwest).
Saturday (June 27)
South Haven Pride, Day 1 (South Haven, 12-10 p.m.)
Day one of South Haven Pride features live performances, the Pride Drag Pageant, karaoke, kid-friendly activities, a vendor market, and food trucks at Stanley Johnston Park (202 Dyckman Ave.).
Twin Cities PrideFest (St Joseph, 12-8 p.m.)
Find live entertainment and music, local artists and vendors, and space to connect at Silver Beach (101 Broad St.).
Holland Pride (Holland, 1-6 p.m.)
Celebrate with performances, food trucks, vendors, resource booths, and activities for all ages at Kollen Park and Heinz Waterfront Walkway (240 Kollen Park Drive).
Lansing Pride (Lansing, 1-9 p.m.)
Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and local vendors in Old Town Lansing (216 East Cesar Ave.).
Monroe County Pride (Monroe, 1-7 p.m.)
Watch local performers and drag entertainment, and check out food trucks and an art market at St. Mary’s Park (111 West Elm Ave.).
Sunday (June 28)
South Haven Pride, Day 2 (South Haven, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
South Haven Pride continues with the vendor market and food fair at Stanley Johnston Park (202 Dyckman Ave.).
Berkley Pride Block Party (Berkley, 1-5 p.m.)
The block party will have a kids’ tent with activities, a teen lounge, live DJ and music, vendors, and food trucks. Located in Downtown Berkley (between Robina Ave. and Griffith Ave.).
Buchanan Pride (Buchanan, 1-8 p.m.)
Celebrate and explore vendor markets and live music at The Common (122 Days Ave.).
Bluewater Pridefest (Port Huron, 1-7 p.m.)
Check out vendors, community resources, live entertainment, and food trucks, then join the Pride March at McMorran Plaza (701 McMorran Boulevard).
DeWitt Pride in the Park (DeWitt, 2-3 p.m.)
Enjoy snacks, games, activities, and performances at Riverside Park (405 South Bridge St.).
July
Saturday (July 11)
South Lyon Pride (South Lyon, 12-4 p.m.)
Connect with the community at Pride in the Park featuring nonprofits, vendors, drag performances, and drag storytime at McHattie Park (300 Dorothy St.).
Friday (July 17)
Battle Creek Pride Parade (Battle Creek, 7 p.m.)
Watch the parade along the route of Van Buren to Gould to Michigan Ave., ending at Commerce Point.
Saturday (July 18)
Battle Creek Pride Parade (Battle Creek, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Saturday’s festival at the Leila Arboretum (9928 West Michigan Avenue) will feature vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and much more.
Flint Pride (Flint, 2-8 p.m.)
An afternoon filled with music, performances, vendors, food, and community at Flat Lot (428 South Saginaw St.).
Ypsi Pride (Ypsilanti, 2-10 p.m.)
Check out LGBTQ-focused events, sales, and performances in Depot Town (East Cross St.).
Saturday (July 25)
Royal Oak Pride (Royal Oak, 1-11 p.m.)
Find live performances, kids’ activities, local drag, and more at the Royal Oak Farmers Market (316 East 11 Mile Road).
August
Saturday (August 1)
Ann Arbor Pride (Ann Arbor, 12-9 p.m.)
Festivities and performances across downtown Ann Arbor (Liberty and Main St.). Check the website for updates.
Saturday (August 8)
Macomb County Pride Festival (Mount Clemens, 12-6 p.m.)
Explore live entertainment, local vendors, community resources, and family-friendly activities in Downtown Mount Clemens (Main St.).
Saturday (August 22)
Transgender Pride in the Park (Ferndale, 12-6 p.m.)
Join the community picnic at Martin Road Park (1900 Orchard Ave.).
September
Thursday-Sunday (September 17-20)
Straits Pride (Mackinac Island)
Celebrate Pride across Mackinac Island with bike rides, bingo, brunch, markets, music, parties, and a colorful march through downtown. Check the website for updates.
Saturday (September 26)
Lenawee Pride (Adrian, 3-8 p.m.)
Find drag and queer performances, vendors, food trucks, and more in downtown Adrian (135 East Maumee St.).
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Abigail Deatrick, abigail@couriernewsroom.com with details and a link to the event page.
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