LGBTQ Pride Month 2019: Where to Celebrate
Your guide on where to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month 2019 all across the country.
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NEW YORK CITY
Pride Day in Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | brooklynpride.org
Pride Day in Brooklyn is on June 8. The day begins with a 5k run through Prospect Park and ends with the Park Slope Twilight Parade along 5th Avenue, from Lincoln Place to 9th Street.
WorldPride Opening Ceremony | The Barclays Center | 2019-worldpride-stonewall50.nycpride.org
The WorldPride Opening Ceremony is on June 26 from 7-10 p.m. at The Barclays Center. Special guests will include Whoopi Goldberg, Chaka Khan, Ciara, Billy Porter, and others. This year's theme is Stonewall50.
New York City Pride March | West 26th Street and 5th Avenue | 2019-worldpride-stonewall50.nycpride.org
The city's annual Pride March will be held on June 30. The march will start at noon at West 26th Street and 5th Avenue. Marchers will continue past the Stonewall National Monument, then make their way back toward midtown.
CHICAGO
Chicago Pride Fest | Boystown on Halsted Street | northalsted.com
Chicago's annual Pride Fest, will have its celebration from June 22 - 23 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. The event will take place in Boystown on Halsted Street, from Addison to Grace Street.
Proud to Run | Montrose Harbor | frontrunnerschicago.com
Chicago will hold the 38th annual Proud to Run event on June 29 at Montrose Harbor. The half marathon will begin at 7 a.m., with the 10k and 5k run to follow at 8 a.m.
Chicago Pride Parade | Halsted and Broadway | chicagopridecalendar.org
Chicago's annual Pride Parade will take place on June 30, starting on Halsted and Broadway. The parade will begin at noon.
Los Angeles
LA Pride Opening Ceremony in West Hollywood | West Hollywood Park | lapride.org
The city's Pride Opening Ceremony will take place on June 7 from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. in West Hollywood Park on San Vincente Blvd., between Santa Monica and Melrose.
2019 Youth Pride Dance | Los Angeles LGBT Center | lapride.org
On June 7, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will hold a Youth Pride Dance for those ages 24 and under. The dance will take place from 7-10 p.m. with a live DJ, refreshments, and giveaways.
2019 LA Pride Parade in West Hollywood | Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood | lapride.org
Los Angeles will host its annual Pride Parade on June 9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The parade will begin on Santa Monica Blvd., between Fairfax and Doheny in West Hollywood.
San Francisco
Celebration and Rally | Civic Center Plaza | sfpride.org
The city of San Francisco will hold its Pride Celebration and Rally on June 29 from 12-6 p.m. and June 30 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. It will take place at the Civic Center Plaza with donations requested at the gate upon entry.
Pride Parade | Market St. | sfpride.org
San Francisco's famous Pride Parade will be held on June 30, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will occur on Market Street, from Embarcadero to Civic Center.
Under the Rotunda | City Hall | sfpride.org
Under the Rotunda is San Francisco's official Pride VIP Party. The event will be held on June 30 at City Hall with tickets available for purchase.
Houston
Pride Superstar Competition Finale | 2401 San Jacinto St. | pridehouston.org
Pride Superstar, Houston's Pride singing competition, will hold its season finale on June 6 from 8-10 p.m. at Rich's Houston.
Genderless Cocktail Party | 708 Main St. | houstonpress.com
Houston's Genderless Cocktail Party will be held on June 14 from 8-11:30 p.m. The event will be held at WeWork on 708 Main Street.
Houston Pride Parade | Downtown Houston | pridehouston.org
Houston's 2019 Pride Parade will be held on June 22 from 8-11 p.m. The parade will begin at Smith and Lamar, and finish at Jefferson Street.
Atlanta
50 Years of LGBT Cinema | Out Front Theater | atlantapride.org
50 Years of LGBT Cinema is Atlanta's two-day event at the Out Front Theater. Films being shown this year include The Watermelon Woman, Save Me, Shelter, and more.
2019 Atlanta Pride Run | Piedmont Park | atlantapride.org
Atlanta will hold its annual 5k Pride Run at Piedmont Park on June 15 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2019 LGBT History Tour | 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW | atlantapride.org
Atlanta's 2019 LGBT History Tour will take place with Tour 1 on June 2 at 1 p.m., and Tour 2 on June 23 at 1 p.m. The tours begin at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.