With a long list of fabulous experiences and fun LGBTQ+ -friendly events, celebrating Pride in The Palm Beaches is easier than you can imagine! Check out all upcoming pride events and mark your calendar!
Benefiting the It Gets Better Project, the World Polo Pride is a weekend full of wonder, Pride, drag, and polo dedicated to celebrating inclusion in this equestrian sport. This luxury sporting event and dining experience was created to promote equality and increase visibility of the LGTBQ+ Community. For the occasion, actress Rebel Wilson is coming back to The Palm Beaches! Buy your tickets here.
Location: 13444 South Fields Road, Wellington, FL 33414.
The city of West Palm Beach celebrates the local LGBTQIA+ community in downtown West Palm Beach by lighting up the Centennial Fountain in Nancy Graham Centennial Park, Citizens Building, Palm Beach Dramaworks Marquee, and Brightline Station. Pistache French Bistro will be hosting happy hour beforehand from 6 pm to 8 pm. At 8 pm, as the fountain lights up with Pride, the celebration begins with a free and open to the public musical performance featuring cabaret stars Rob Russell and Avery Sommers, plus musical ensembles from both the Palm Beach Symphony and Young Singers of The Palm Beaches.
Location: Centennial Square, 100 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
On June 4th, from 1 pm to 10 pm, celebrate the third annual Pride On The Block. The all-day event highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion through live music, drag shows, kids activities, arts & crafts vendors, local artists, auction and raffle, drink specials, and LGBTQ+ resources. The event on the block is free and open to the public. The not-to-be-missed after party starts at 9 pm to 4 am and will feature @slothrust and @moonkissedmusic presented by @transpirehelp. Wristbands are $30 pre-sale, $35 at the event for seven free drinks and a discount door at the afterparty. VIP Passes are also available for anyone who wants to enjoy a private bar and bathrooms inside an exclusive lounge. Reserve your wristband or VIP pass here. Pride on the Block is the annual fundraiser for Transpire Help, which provides funding for medical care, housing and more for the LGBTQ+ community in Palm Beach County.
Location: 500 Block, Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
When attending Pride On The Block, make sure to check out the Colors of the Rainbow Class to honor LGBTQIA+ artists with incredible educators from the Norton Museum of Art and Rohi's Readery. All ages are welcome! The Norton Museum of Art was founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of more than 8,200 works in five curatorial departments: European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and Photography. Rohi's Readery is a social justice driven children's bookstore and learning center dedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity.
Location: 512 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Celebrate love for all at the Annual Pride Pool Party in Riviera Beach from 7 pm to 11.30 pm. This is a 21 and older event! Buy your tickets here.
Location: Barracuda Bay Aquatic Complex, 1621 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach, FL 33404.
Celebrate gay pride month with Keith Haring: Street Art Boy! The movie includes unseen interviews with Keith Haring, the artist who revolutionized the worlds of pop culture and fine art. Haring devoted his career to creating public art and advocating social change, highlighting the threats of violence, sexual exploitation, and political oppression. This is a two-day film: Thursday, June 9, at 6-7 pm and Friday, June 10, at 2-3 pm. Tickets are $15 and include admission to the Museum.
Location: Boca Raton Museum Of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
Each Friday night from 5 pm to 10 pm, the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach organizes Art After Dark—a fun mix of art and entertainment! On Friday, June 10, the Norton Museum will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with special performances, art-making activities, and more! The event is organized in partnership with Compass LGBTQ Community Center.
Location: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
On Saturday, June 11, the City of Delray Beach celebrates pride by hosting the first Pride Delray Beach Festival from 4 pm to 8 pm. The event is free and will feature a pet costume contest, vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and more. There will also be appearances by Ariel Rimm, Adelaide, Angie Ovahness Pryce, Citris, and current reigning Miss Palm Beach Pride, Crystal Famouz. A concert by "Almost Abba" will take place at the Old School Square Pavilion at 8:30 pm.
Location: NE 2nd Ave. between E. Atlantic Ave. and NE 2nd St., Delray Beach, FL
On Friday, June 24th, from 8 pm to 10 pm, join local South Florida’s diva, icon, and legend Ariel Rimm at Arts Garage—starring alongside some of South Florida’s most electrifying drag entertainers including Adelaide, Citris, and Angie Ovahness Pryce! Buy your tickets.
Location: 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Organized by the Compass Community Center, the 20th Annual Stonewall Ball will return on Saturday, June 25, at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. The event includes delicious food and drinks, a silent auction, live entertainment, an awards ceremony, and much more! This year's theme is Electric Disco. Keep it in mind and come dressed to impress! The VIP Reception will take place inside, while the Dance Party starting at 9 pm will take place outside in the Electric Disco Forest. Funds raised sustain programs and operations for Compass Community Center. Buy your ticket here.
Location: Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4800 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.