Jun 2, 2025 - Things to Do

Ideas to brighten up Pride Month in Metro Detroit

Annalise Frank

Illustration of a sun holding a pride flag in one hand and giving a peace hand with the other. — Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

It's June, which means the summer sun is finally here — as are LGBTQ+ pride events.

There's so much to do across the region and in Michigan, from festivals to sweet treats and vendor markets. Here are some suggestions.

🥘 Patronize an LGBTQ+-owned local business. Visit Detroit recently posted a list, including La Feria in Midtown, Detroit Vegan Soul in northwest Detroit, Not Sorry Goods in Ferndale and GiGi's on the west side.

👠 See drag artists perform at Motor City Pride in Hart Plaza. Afterward, grab some fresh-squeezed lemonade and Pride Month swag.

Saturday, 1pm-9pm; Sunday, 12:30pm-7pm. $6.

🍻 Say cheers to a Pride-themed bar crawl around Greektown, with themed drinks, specials, live music and dancing.

June 21 from 5-10pm. $23.

😄 Join an evening of comedy in Ferndale to fundraise for the nonprofit Ruth Ellis Center.

Sunday, 7-10pm. $30.

🎨 Get creative with family at Madison Heights' annual Arts & Pride Festival.

June 22, 1-6pm. Free!

🚗 Travel for other Pride festivities around Michigan, including Kalamazoo Pride this Friday and Saturday; East Lansing Pride on June 14; Grand Haven Pride Festival, also on June 14; and Grand Rapids Pride, June 21-22.

Go deeper: Check out PrideSource's event list

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