From drag shows to parades, here’s how to celebrate Pride Month in Philadelphia (2024)

Official Philly Gay Pride Month Kick-off and Pride Flag Ceremony
Thursday, May 30 | 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Pride Month in Philadelphia with the first official event of the month at Sofitel Philadelphia. During the Philly Gay Pride Month Kick-off and Flag Ceremony, you will hear about plans for June and get a preview of Sofitel's famous Pride Drag Tea.

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Science After Hours: Summer Ball at The Franklin Institute
Friday, May 31 | 7:30 p.m.to Midnight

Gear up for a night full of drag, dancing and science! The Franklin Institute has partnered with GALAEI to host a 21+ event to celebrate the start of Pride Month. Programming features a show with local drag queen Eric Jaffe, ballroom dance lessons, and even drag bingo.

#LoveisLove Block Party at Evil Genius Beer Company
Saturday, June 1 | Noon to 6 p.m.

Evil Genius Beer Company is hosting a free block party to officially kick off Pride Month. During the party, the Philadelphia-based brewer will also release their charity brew "#LoveisLove."A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit, The Trevor Project, a national LGBTQIA+ community program. The block party is family and pet-friendly, featuring music, entertainment, vendors, and so much more. Also, throughout the month Evil Genius will host various drag shows that you won't want to miss!

Family Pride Day at The Franklin Institute
Saturday, June 1 | Noon to 4 p.m.

You better come prepared for a day of fun! The Franklin Institute is hosting a special family Pride day featuring drag performances, line dancing sessions, and an illuminated runway for a photo-op in Franklin Hall. Also, you can take the opportunity to learn about upcoming events and other resources with Philadelphia Family Pride, a non-profit organization for LGBTQ+ parents, prospective parents, and children of all ages.

The Scene

Pride Skate the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink
Saturday, June 1 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lace up them skates! Center City District is hosting a one-night-only Pride Skate with Philly Drag Mafia's Queen Dominique Lee. This event will feature performances on the rink, live entertainment, jewelry making and special menu options from Air Grille. If you wear the colors of the Pride Flag, you will receive 10% off your order! A valid Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink ticket is required to skate.

SWEAT Philly Pride Edition Dance Party at Cavanaugh's Riverdeck
Saturday, June 1 | 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cavanaugh's Riverdeck is turning up the heat for this epic dance party. SWEAT is back for the 5th year with a jam-packed event featuring DJs and fun games all along the waterfront.

Philly Pride March and Festival
Sunday, June 2 | Kicks off at 10:30 a.m.

One of the largest Pride festivals in America is back! Philadelphia Pride March and Festival kicks off with a march at 6th and Walnut around 10:30 a.m. featuring America's largest rainbow Pride flag. When the march reaches the Gayborhood, the festival will begin, running from noon to 7 p.m. All are welcome to join the festivities, no registration is required, but energy is!

Philly Pride Run at the Navy Yard
Saturday, June 8 | 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Philly Pride Run returns for its 8th year! All runners and local groups are invited to celebrate Pridewhile running through the streets of the Navy Yard. You must register before attending this event.

Celebrate Pride at the Please Touch Museum
Saturday, June 8 | All day

The Please Touch Museum is hosting a variety of events in celebration of Pride Month. You and the family can head to Hamilton Hall to help build a Pride float with members of PFLAG, hit the dance floor at the disco dance party or even make your very own pronoun patch.

First Pride Flag Raising in Atlantic City at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Saturday, June 8 | 11:45 a.m.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will hold a ceremony to raise the Pride Flag. You will hear remarks by Hard Rock Atlantic City leadership, special guest three-time Daytime Emmy winner and writer Anthony Wilkinson, and Garden State Equality. AFTER, the resort is hosting an after-party at their new rooftop restaurant, The Terrace, from noon to 2 p.m.

Queerapalooza 2nd Annual Music Festival and Block Party
Saturday, June 8 | Noon to 6 p.m.

Philly AIDS Thriftis celebrating the legacy and history of Giovanni's Room with their second annual street festival Queerapalooza. This event promises an unforgettable experience, with a dynamic lineup of local queer bands, musicians, DJs, and drag performers, food, crafts and an array of vendors.

Pride Day at the Philadelphia Zoo
Sunday, June 9 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Philadelphia Zoo offers a day full of fun events and activities to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Make sure you stop by the Impala Plaza and connect with local LGBTQIA+ and allied organizations.

New Strides: A Pride Month Play Fest
Monday, June 10 | 7:30 p.m.

The Strides Collective is celebrating local queer theatre during Pride month! During this event, there will be three staged readings of brand-new one-act plays from local, emerging queer playwrights.

Philadelphia Phillies Pride Night at Citizens Bank Park
Monday, June 17 / 6:40 p.m.

Take you and the fam out to the ball game and show off your Pride! Everyone is invited to celebrate Philadelphia's rich LGBTQIA+ history at the annual Pride Night event at Citizens Bank Park while the Phillies host the San Diego Padres. Event organizers say the first 3,000 fans to purchase tickets receive a voucher for an exclusive Phillies Pride Night fanny pack.

Sunset Drag with the Drag Mafia at Bok Bar
Thursday, June 22 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A night of fun and entertainment! Brittany Lynn will host a Sunset Drag show on the rooftop of South Philadelphia's Bok Bar with special guests.

Celebrate Pride Month with the National Constitution Center
Saturday, June 1 through Sunday, June 30

Visit the National Constitution Center this month to learn all about how members of the LGBTQIA+ community have fought and continue to fight for inclusion in the United States. This is a chance to meet some famous figures in their exhibits and even learn how you, too, can fight for change.

Philly Gayborhood & LGBTQ History Tour
Offered every Friday through Monday at 3 p.m.

Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History tours offer a way for you to learn more about the city's history. On this tour you will learn the hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborood in the country, event organizers say.

Check out the Bricktastic Pride Parade at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Now through Sunday, June 30

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia is celebrating with its own version of Pride with a "MINILAND." The colorful city was built with .5 million LEGO Bricks and will be on display until the end of the month.

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