Jamestown Pride 2025: A Week of Visibility, Community, and Celebration

Jamestown, NY - In 2025, Jamestown Pride has expanded, offering nearly a full week of events, proudly presented by Evergreen Health. Spanning art, wellness, drag, film, and music, this year's Pride is set to be the biggest yet.

The week begins on Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. with the Pride Flag Raising at the Robert H. Jackson Center, as a reminder that now, more than ever, is the time to advocate for the rights of all people to live and love authentically. This kickoff features local speakers, refreshments, and Pride merchandise.

On Wednesday, June 4, catch Pride (2014) at the Reg Lenna Civic Center. "Pride" is a film inspired by true events showing solidarity between LGBTQ+ activists and striking miners in Britain. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the film begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $8 at the Box office.

On Friday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m., come to Knights of Enchanted Dreams (104 W 2nd Street) for an Eye for an Eye: Glam Up Jamestown Makeup Workshop, led by NYC drag artist Thee Suburbia and special guest Tuna Melt the Drag King.

Saturday, June 7 bursts with energy across downtown:

• Pride Yoga at 9 a.m. (Potters Terrace)
• Jamestown Pride Festival (9 a.m.3 p.m.) with local vendors, performances, and community resources
• Sing Your Heart Out live performance by Thee Suburbia & Crew, with special host Tuna Melt the Drag King at 10 a.m. (Winter Garden Plaza)
• Rainbow Walk at 11 a.m. with Best Dressed Costume Contest (for people and pets!) (Winter Garden Plaza)
• Lips Poppin' Drag Performance at 11:45 a.m. (Winter Garden Plaza)
• The Main Event from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Winter Garden Plaza: Thee Suburbia & Crew drag performance, featuring Tuna Melt the Drag King and the debut of NEW local drag artists: the Glam Up Jamestown DragOns
• Jamestown Pride's 2nd Annual Variety Show at 4 p.m. (Wicked Warren's in Jamestown)
• Meet the Royalty Meet & Greet with Thee Suburbia & Crew and special guest Tuna Melt the Drag King at 4:30 p.m. (Knights of Enchanted Dreams)

Saturday evening rolls into full-on Pride nightlife:

• Silent Legacy: Tribute to Melissa Etheridge from 68 p.m. at Wicked Warren's ($10 cover)
• Pride After Dark at 8:30 p.m. at Sneakers a Burlesque & Drag Revue featuring The Pearl City Sirens, Thee Suburbia & Crew, DJ Bad Weekend, and Tuna Melt the Drag King at Sneakers ($10 cover)
• Dancing with the Queens at 10 p.m. at Wicked Warren's a drag show and dance party with Lips Poppin' Productions ($10 cover)

Sunday, June 8 begins with reflection and celebration:

• Pride Sunday Service at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church an inclusive, affirming worship service.
• The Best Brunch from 14 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio a drag brunch fundraiser with performances by Thee Suburbia & Crew, Sabrina White & Co., and Tuna Melt the Drag King ($60 presale tickets)

For more information (full event details, presale tickets the Drag Brunch, and more) visit Jamestown Pride's website at www.jamestownpride.org, or follow Jamestown Pride on social media (Facebook and Instagram) @JamestownPride. For inquiries, email info@jamestownpride.org.

Jamestown Pride 2025 invites the community to gather and celebrate, loud and proud!

(Photo caption: Thee Suburbia returns to Jamestown Pride with her fabulous crew and special guest Tuna Melt the Drag King for this year's Pride events. Photo credit: Judy Schmidtfrerick)
Jamestown Pride is made possible by the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor Evergreen Health and Title Sponsors St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jamestown, NY and the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County.