The rainbow takeover is back. Motor City Pride – Michigan’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration, returns this weekend with two days of music, movement and joy along Detroit’s riverfront.
Here’s what to know before you go:
When and where
Motor City Pride runs 1-9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 12:30-7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. Gates close one hour prior to each day’s end. The festival transforms the riverfront into a colorful hub of celebration, community and visibility.
The parade
The Pride parade steps off at noon Sunday at Ford and Griswold in downtown Detroit and proceeds to Hart Plaza. Expect floats, dancers, marching groups and plenty of glitter.
What you’ll see (and hear)
This is no quiet gathering. It’s a full-on outdoor party featuring four stageswith live music, DJs and performances; drag, spoken word and experimental acts, and a riverfront dance floor that doesn’t quit. The music includes pop, house and more.
Come hungry (and curious)
Festivalgoers will encounter food trucks and drink vendors; booths showcasing the work of artists and makers; and displays from community groups and nonprofits. With crowds often reaching tens of thousands, Motor City Pride is part street fair, part celebration and part cultural showcase.
Tickets and entry
Admission is $5.99. Tickets will be available at the gate or online at eventbrite.com. The parade is free to watch, making Sunday one of the most accessible Pride experiences in the region.
What to bring
Think practical and be ready for a long day outdoors. You might consider packing:
Why it matters
Motor City Pride is both celebration and statement. It honors honoring LGBTQ+ communities while continuing the push for equality and inclusion.
The vibe
Expect bass lines bouncing off downtown buildings, flags rippling in the breeze and thousands of people showing up fully as themselves. Detroit, loud and proud.
For more information (including a list of prohibited items), visit motorcitypride.org.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Motor City Pride returns June 6-7. Here’s what to know
Reporting by Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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