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Tuesday 14 May 2024

Celebrate Pride Month at Kid-Friendly Events in Metro Detroit

June is Pride Month, and metro Detroit and Ann Arbor families can celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of pride month events in metro Detroit this summer. 

Here are some of our favorite happenings in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond for Pride 2024.

This article was recently updated on May 14, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her updating Pride events in metro Detroit and adding new Pride events for families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.

Pride Events in Macomb County

Pride Storytime at Mount Clemens Public Library

June 1, 2024

Join Mx. Mari for songs, stories and a craft to kick off Pride Month. For all ages. 

Pride in the Park & Movie at Veterans Memorial Park

July 18, 2024

This festival features a music, kids craft area, selfie stations, yard games, food vendors and local businesses. The movie will begin at 8 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive a gift.

Pride Events in Oakland County

Ferndale Pride 

June 1, 2024

  • Address: Downtown Ferndale area
  • Cost: Free

This festival celebrates the progress made by the LGBTQIA community through music, stage performances, vendors, a kids area, food trucks and more. There is also a children’s area that hosts a variety of activities for kids of all ages including a confetti drop, climbing wall, Reading with Royalty and a creativity zone.

Family Pride at the Farmers Market at Royal Oak Farmers Market

June 12, 2024

Families can come by Royal Oak Farmers Market for a fun-filled day to celebrate Pride. There will be local food trucks, live performances and tons of kids activities. Kids activities include bounce houses, a craft table, balloon art and face painting.

Pride in the Park at Rochester Municipal Park

June 22, 2024

Formerly called “Rochester Pride,” this event features live music, vendors, guest speakers and a march through downtown Rochester. 

Pride Events in Washtenaw County

Ypsi Pride 2024

June 7, 2024

  • Address: Cross Street between River and Huron and the Freighthouse, Ypsilanti 
  • Cost: Free

Sport your rainbow gear for the Pride event. There will be local vendors, live entertainment on two stages, family-friendly events and more.

Zion Pride: Donation Based Yoga at Riverside Park

June 9, 2024

Raise money for Stand with Trans, a local mental health nonprofit. Enjoy an all-levels yoga class, live music, mental health resources and more.

Pride Events in Wayne County

Motor City Pride Fest at Hart Plaza

June 8-9, 2024

Motor City Pride is known as Michigan’s largest pride celebration with over 50,000 participants in their pride events. Festival-goers gather here yearly to celebrate the LGBTQIA community at this weekend event. The parade portion will take place on Sunday at this summer festival.

GP Pride 2024 by WE GP

June 15, 2024

  • Address: Downtown Grosse Pointe
  • Cost: Free

Families can enjoy a walk around downtown Grosse Pointe for Pride-themed activities. There will also be a family-friendly drag performance, selfie station, crafts, activism opportunities and more. 


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