Area Pride Celebrations
Check out all of the wonderful Pride celebrations taking place in our region!
Pride in the CLE: Saturday, June 1, 11AM-6PM
www.lgbtcleveland.org
Mall B & C, Cleveland, OH
Pride in the CLE is a family-friendly event, with activities suitable for attendees of all ages. Adult beverages are available for purchase for those of legal drinking age and may be enjoyed on the Mall C side of the festival.
Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including a vibrant march through downtown Cleveland, live performances, entertainment, food, drinks, and vendor booths.
Performers: Cleveland ’s own Monica Lexin, Jace Blaze, Comatose Why-Wintour, Girl Cologne
Buffalo Pride: Sunday, June 2, 1-7PM
http://www.buffalopride.org
Canalside Buffalo 44 Prime St Buffalo, NY
Festivities begin with a parade stepping off at 11AM at Elmwood Ace and Forest Ave and ending at Elmwood Ave at Allen St.
Following the parade, the celebration of WNY ’s LGBTQ+ community continues featuring legendary performers, local eats, and fun for the whole family.
Featured entertainment will be Monét X Change, Jason Kendig, DJ Brei, DJ Deb, and there will even be even an appearance by Ashley Darby of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Plus, local performers, vendors, food and drinks.
Tickets are on sale now!
General Admission advance is $10 (plus fees)
Premium Lounge advance is $45 (plus fees)
Jamestown Pride: Saturday, June 8, 9AM-11PM
http://www.jamestownpride.org/
Jamestown Public Market, Jamestown, NY
Jamestown Pride is held in cooperation with the Jamestown Public Market and will highlight local vendors, live music, drag and other performances, resources and education for the community, anti-stigma campaign, and youth committee. There will be other events in Jamestown and Chautauqua County to celebrate the inclusiveness that is PRIDE. Look for details on our social media pages and website.
Featured entertainers at Jamestown Pride will be Thee Suburbia, Shuga Cain from season 11 of RuPaul ’s Drag Race and Ella Fartzgerald in the Winter Garden Plaza
Ashtabula Pride: Saturday, June 15, 11AM-9PM
http://www.ashtabulapride.org
Bridge St, Ashtabula, OH
Live entertainment will be provided by Lotz Productions, LLC. featuring hostess Mona Lotz and Company. Drag performances by Daniel Vasquez, Keyanna Diamond, Gingerella, and so many more along with bands and other entertainment throughout the day.
There will also be food vendors, artisans, crafters and shops to check out. Special VIP packages are available for purchase to get specials and swag bags.
Warren Pride: Saturday, June 15, 11AM-4PM
warrencountypride.wixsite.com/website
Betts Park, Warren, PA
A large variety of vendors and food trucks will be on hand. There will also be a variety of contests from cosplay to best costumes for humans and pets. Still want more fun than how about a game of limbo, musical chairs or get ready to call out BINGO during Miss Kristy Kreme’s Drag Queen Bingo.
Featured performers will be: Miss Willa DeWhisp, Miss Jessica Rabbit, Mister E, Kinzie Pinchwhistle, Miss Kristy Kreme, XNX, Eva Lution
Venango Pride in the Park 2024: Saturday, June 22, 11AM-3PM
Hassan Park
This is a free family/pet friendly event. Find more information on the event Facebook page. Click going or interested to get updates on the schedule of events for the day.
Shenango Valley Pride Picnic, Saturday, June 22, 12-4PM
Buhl Park Shelter 4
svpridepicnic.org
Come hang out and get to know other people in your LGBTQIA community and Alliers for a day of judgement free good times. The day will have games, raffles, giveaways and food trucks. Please bring cash for the raffles and small bills would be appreciated.
2nd Annual Pride & Joy event: Friday, June 28, 7PM
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh
This event celebrates the pride, resilience, and empowerment of Black queer individuals. It is a gathering of love, support, and celebration for the Black LGBTQIA+ community, honoring their unique experiences, identities, and c://ontributions. Come together with friends, allies, and community members to enjoy a night filled with music, performances, and fun. This is an 18+ event.
Pride in the Park, Saturday, June 29, 12-4PM
War Vets Park, Olean, NY
Show your true colors with Pride in the Park. A fun time for all with music, vendors, entertainment featuring Veronyca’s Showgirls and so much more. This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome.
Performances by Justin, Dakota, Landen, Willow, Damian, and Camden Summers (Mr. Gay Virginia United States MI).
Erie Pride on the Bay, Saturday June 29 12-6PM
Liberty Park and Amphitheater, Erie
http://www.nwpapride.org
Pride on the Bay (formerly Erie Pridefest) will take place this year on June 29th at the new location of Liberty Park. Free shuttle services provided by EMTA will start at 10:30am and run until 7pm from the Intermodal Transportation Center and the Thomas C. Hoffman Bayfront Hub located at 12th and Lincoln Ave.
Gates will open at 12pm. Welcome and kick off on the Erie Insurance Mainstage to begin at 1pm.
There will be info tables and vendors along with performances by local drag performers and other performers on the Erie Insurance Main Stage. HIV/STI and other health providers will be in the Adagio Health Health and Wellness Zone. Food will be available from local food trucks in the Central Outreach Picnic Area.This event is family friendly and open to all ages at no cost.
Performances by headliner Ada Vox, Rebecca Mae, Shae D’Heaux (Miss Erie 2023), Rocky Switch, Debbie, Misty Michaels Kall, Cherry Fallwell, Pricilla Godzilla, Alysin Wonderland, Pissi Gabune, Snarebear and Tammy Joe Hammertoe.
Erie Pride Parade, Sunday, June 30, 1PM
11th and State St
http://www.nwpapride.org
Registration is required, whether you are an organization or just want to walk with some of your friends, and can be found at the website above. Step off will be at 11th and State and proceed north to Perrys Square.
Crawford County Pride Saturday, July 13, 12-5:30PM
Diamond Park, Meadville
In addition to vendors and crafters there will be live entertainment by Odd Atrocity and Nancy Boys, a pet food and supply drive for Crawford County Humane Society, and a fundraiser for Epilepsy Foundation of America presented by Scents2Love and Haus Of Michaels Productions. This event is free and family friendly. For more information, check out the event on Facebook.
Meadville Pride and Street Fair, Saturday, July 27, 1PM-5PM
Chestnut St
http://www.nwpapride.org
Opening ceremonies will take place at the gazebo in Diamond Park with speeches and performances. Then there will be a march around the park emptying into the Street Fair of local vendors and Crafters.
