Friday, June 12, 2020

Virtual Pride Events in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Are you bummed about all the postponed or canceled Pride parades and festivities this June? Don’t be! 

While COVID-19 might be keeping us socially distanced this year, you can still celebrate and support the LGBTQIA community with a variety of virtual pride events. 

Here are 10 online happenings in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond for Pride 2020 — and don’t forget to check back later this year for updates on rescheduled in-person Pride celebrations. 

Motor City Pride Online

  • Date: June 6, 2020
  • Time: 3 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free 

Tune into Motor City Pride this year on Facebook Live. Miss the festivities on June 6? Relive them on their Facebook page. 

Dynamic Duo Broadway Brunch

  • Date: June 13, 2020 
  • Time: 1 p.m. 
  • Cost: Tips welcome 

Ferndale Pride hosts a Pride edition of Sip and Singalong. Watch it on Ferndale Pride’s Facebook Live. Tips go to support Ferndale Pride. 

Epic Pride Virtual Event

  • Date: June 16, 2020 
  • Time: 4-5 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free

Tune in to Facebook Live for talks with authors of LGBTQIA+ books like The Black Flamingo, Stay Gold and many others. 

Autistic Pride Online Celebration

  • Date: June 20, 2020 
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free

Log into Zoom and listen to virtual speeches, enjoy live entertainment, check out artwork and more, courtesy of the Autistic Pride Alliance. 

Virtual Chicago Pride Fest

  • Date: June 20-21, 2020 
  • Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free 

Chicago Pride is hosting an online Pride event that features live musical performances and entertainment — plus opportunities to donate to Black Lives Matter: Chicago and other activist groups. 

Virtual Dance Party

  • Date: June 25, 2020 
  • Time: 5-6 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free

San Diego Pride hosts a virtual dance party with DJ Dean. Don your rainbows and dance the night away. 

Pride Telethon 2020 with Affirmations in Ferndale

  • Date: June 27, 2020 
  • Time: Noon-6 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free 

This six-hour virtual pride event is packed with interviews, performances and conversations about Pride and the LGBTQIA community. 

Virtual Pride 2020

  • Date: June 27, 2020 
  • Time: 6-9 p.m. 
  • Cost: Free

Pride San Antonia offers Drag Queen shows and story times, a virtual parade, and much more. Catch it on Facebook or YouTube. 

The Color Vibe Virtual Run/Walk 2020

  • Date: At your convenience 
  • Time: At your convenience 
  • Cost: $19.99/person 

One of the world’s most colorful runs is going digital this year. Get a race bib, commemorative medal and bandana with your sign-up and participate in this virtual run whenever you’re free.

Ann Arbor Pride Virtual Celebration

  • Date: Aug. 1, 2020 
  • Time: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Cost: Free

Ann Arbor Pride is coming at you in a digital format this year. Catch local artists, drag performers, bands and more. 

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