It’s no secret- Philadelphia is a city filled with pride and now it’s time to show it off! Celebrate Philly Gay Pride Month all month long with 30 days and nights of celebrations. Enjoy events, activities, benefits, specials and programs by community organizations, small businesses, charities, cultural institutions, tourist attractions, restaurants, bars and more. Celebrate love, life and liberation all month long with these things to do in Philly. Events will be added throughout the month!
1. #loveislove Gay Pride Month Special Beer Release
Love who you want to, drink what you want to! Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a special limited edition beer release #loveislove. This exclusive Strawberry Blonde Ale (6% ABV) is crisp with a hint of natural strawberry flavor. Firstly, delight your taste buds with a simple malt base of pale malts and wheat before being delicately hopped with Warrior Hops.
Celebrate Philly Gay Pride all not only this month but all summer long by sipping this sensational beer. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of #LoveisLove will be donated to The Trevor Project, a national, charity organization that provides resources to at-risk LGBTQIA+ youth.
🏳️🌈 Where: 1727 N. Front St.
2. Sip the Pueblan Rainbow with Pride
Throughout the month of June El Vez will feature the Pueblan Rainbow, a refreshing cocktail crafted with Hornitos Black Barrel Extra Añejo, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, and raspberry powder.
Important to note, proceeds from each cocktail will benefit The Attic Youth Center. Limited-edition cocktails will also be available at The Continental Midtown, Frankford Hall, Fette Sau, and LMNO.
🏳️🌈 Where: 121 S. 13th St.
3. The Gia Cristál Pride Ball at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia
Celebrate the kickoff of PRIDE at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia on Sunday, June 1 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. with the Gia Cristál Pride Ball—a dazzling afternoon of self-expression, high-energy performances, and all-out glam celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
This all-ages event (under 18 permitted with a parent or legal guardian) invites guests to don their fiercest looks and revel in an unforgettable Pride celebration. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
🏳️🌈 Where: 1113 Market St.
4. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
This June Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is excited to welcome back off-Broadway veteran actor and producer Anthony J. Wilkinson is bringing his latest comedy, My Big Gay Italian Casino Adventure, to Sound Waves Theater on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Known for hit productions like My Big Gay Italian Wedding, My Big Gay Italian Funeral, and My Big Gay Italian Christmas, Wilkinson continues his legacy of high-energy, laugh-out-loud theater. In this new installment of the two-decade-running saga, Anthony Pinnunziato sells his billion-dollar company, “Body Body,” and ventures into the casino world, opening Pinnunziato Palace, the first-ever gay and lesbian casino in Atlantic City. While the grand opening sparks excitement, unexpected challenges, wild love triangles, and over-the-top characters shake things up in true Wilkinson fashion.
🏳️🌈 Where: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
5. Drag bingo at The Continental Midtown
Get your dabbers ready as The Continental Midtown hosts Drag Bingo hosted by Jenny Henny Drag on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m.
🏳️🌈 Where: 1801 Chestnut St.
6. Pride Party at LMNO
LMNO will host a Pride Patio Party on June 28 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. featuring DJs, additional outdoor seating, street food, games, margaritas and more with proceeds benefitting the Attic Youth Center. Additionally, LMNO will host LGBTQIA+ DJs Thursdays in the lounge from 7 to 10 p.m. DJ’s slated to appear include Adab on June 5, Urbankowboi on June 12, and Security Dog on June 19.
🏳️🌈 Where: 1739-1749 Front St.
7. Pride Prom at Frankford Hall
Frankford Hall will host Pride Prom on Saturday, June 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight featuring food and beverage specials, a photobooth, red carpet, disco balls and more. Guests can expect to dance the night away with DJ sets by Doll Redacted, Thumper, and Jewelssea.
🏳️🌈 Where: 1210 Frankford Ave