Best LGBT Pride Events In Detroit

Gay pride is not just about celebrating an individual's sexual orientation, it is about supporting individuals and people being comfortable in their own skin, to build a sense of community, to support equality, and to help stop any unnecessary discrimination. June is National LGBT Pride Month. Let's come together as a community to show and foster support. Below are a list of LGBT festivals specifically in June and a couple events throughout the summer that are powerful, friendly, and fun events supporting a good cause.

Motor City Pride
Hart Plaza
1 Hart Plaza
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 877-8057
www.motorcitypride.org

Date: June 6, 2015 all day through June 7, 2015 all day

This is one of the largest festivals supporting LGBT pride in Michigan. This festival spans over two days, has five stages of live entertainment, there is a parade with floats, cars, queens, and more, with thousands upon thousands of people in the streets celebrating and showing their support. Different exhibits and non-profit organizations will be downtown. Check out the entertainment at the beginning of the month on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th.

Kalamazoo Pride
Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E. Water St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-4234
www.pride.kglrc.org

Date: June 12, 2015 at 6 p.m. - June 13, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Do you like to learn and experience different cultures and diversities? If so, Kalamazoo Pride is a festival to check out. Celebrating at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, there will be a lineup of comedians, good musical entertainers, drag performers, and much more. Tickets are $10 for the day or $7 to attend individual events. During or after the event, stop by for good food at the local restaurants.

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Greater Grand Rapids Pride 2015
Calder Plaza
351 Ottawa Ave N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-3511
www.grlgbt.org/pride

Date: June 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

There is a pride event in Beer City USA this June. Check out the live entertainment of Alex Newell, Eryn Woods, and Hector Fonseca, as they show their support for a good cause. This is a family-friendly event, and there is a dance floor for you to get your groove on. Enjoy city life, enjoy the food, enjoy the entertainment, and make sure to schedule this event on your June planner.

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Rainbow Families Great Lakes Family Week Saugatuck
Downtown Douglas, MI
261 W. Randolph St.
Douglas, MI 49406
(616) 218-9679
www.amwonlineservices.com/Family-Week-2014

Date: July 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. through July 17, 2015 ending at 1 p.m.

Celebrate family and love in a safe environment. Take a week to enjoy various activities, like the beach, picnics, grilling, arts & crafts, pools, friendships, socialization, and a good community. The week of July 11th is all about Family Week in Douglas, MI. Register to take part in the pride festivities, choose the lodging option that is best for you, enjoy the food and campfires, music, a parade, and much more.

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Michigan Pride 2015
Downtown Lansing, MI
300 N. Grand Ave.
Lansing, MI 48944
(888) 252-6746
www.michiganpride.org/michigan-pride-2015

Date: August 29, 2015 at 12 p.m.

Start your Saturday by attending the Michigan Pride Parade in downtown Lansing. The parade goes through the downtown area ending in front of our State Capitol Building. There will be floats, entertainers, cars, music, food, and much more. The festivities will take place at Adado Riverfront Park. People from all around the state will participate and show their support. Come out, too, and enjoy this event in August.

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