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The Louisville-area is gearing up for a month full of vibrant celebrations during Pride Month this June. The city is buzzing with excitement, ready to embrace and honor the LGBTQ+ community with a variety of events and activities.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From glittering parades and live music to thought-provoking panel discussions and colorful art exhibitions, Louisville offers countless ways to show your support and join in the fun.

Get ready to don your rainbow attire and dive into a month of love, acceptance, and unity as we explore the best ways to celebrate Pride in Louisville this June.

Southern Indiana Pride Festival Saturday, June 1 Big Four Station Park | 4-11 p.m.
Get ready for a vendor market, food trucks, drag performances, a beer garden and more.
Drag Revival Thursday, June 6 Highland Community Ministries | 7-9 p.m. Join Louisville area communities of faith for the third annual, 2024 DRAG REVIVAL! Drag Revival is an annual event where the LGBTQIA+ community and allies come to express their relationship to their faith in a queer affirming space. This is an all ages, family friendly event. This year, act one will feature some drag performers, including The Alexis, Selene St. Claire, Nina Na’shae’ Rose’, and May O’Nays. We’ll also hear performances and testimony from Pat Mathison, Derrick Palmer, Stephanie Collins, Troy Bell, Steven Michael Carr, and others. We are OVERJOYED to announce that our headlining act is Flamy Grant!
Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie Mattel Thursday, June 6 Mercury Ballroom | 9 p.m. 
Known for her life-in-plastic aesthetic, Trixie Mattel has been charming audiences for years with her unmatched performance style, razor-sharp reads, and off-color comedy as a dazzling host and emcee personality. Accessories sold separately. Batteries not included. Ages three and up.
Defining Infinity Thursday, June 6-9 MeX Theater | 501 W. Main St. Come join Alex, Jordan, Lily and Vanessa as they share stories around the campfire. Created by a joyous gaggle of queer artists and a few fierce allies, DEFINING INFINITY explores the infinite spectrums of gender identity and sexual orientation. We see how gender and sexuality norms have been challenged throughout the lifetimes of the characters, as they refuse to fit into the boxes others have prescribed for them. This play illuminates how we can unite with our chosen family to not only heal from past pains and persevere through current challenges, but also celebrate celebrate vibrant queer joy and community.
Pride Party Silent Disco Saturday, June 8 Milewide | 9 p.m. 
4th Annual Pride Party with Queer KY at Mile Wide. The silent disco runs from 9 to midnight and features DJ Slim Thicc, DJ Spring Break, and DJ Pickle Queen. The three DJs play a variety of music through headphones with a switcher that you control. If you’re not feeling what’s on one channel, you have two different ones to choose from. It’s a choose-you-own-music adventure. Louisville Silent Disco
Louisville Pride 5K Sunday, June 9 Iroquois Park | 9 a.m.
Run or walk with pride and join us for the second annual Louisville Pride 5K on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 9:00 am. Starting and finishing in Iroquois Park at the Iroquois Amphitheater, the Louisville Pride 5K is a family-friendly event for people of all ages, athletic abilities, and skill levels. Run, walk, or push your way through a closed course inside the beautiful park with hundreds of your closest friends to kick off Pride Week in Louisville. Registration is open at https://louprideky.org/festival/pride-5k/.
Big Bar Pride Week Kickoff Celebration Sunday, June 9 Big Bar | 4-11 p.m.
Hosted by the one and only Leah Halston. This will be a day filled with love, acceptance, and celebration of diversity. Expect raffles and extraordinary Drag Entertainment featuring, Evelyn Salt, Syimone, Starlette & Jade H. Callisto and DJ Spring Break. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bryan.
Chill Bar Pride Weekend Celebration Thursday, June 13 Chill Bar | 7-11:55 p.m. Details TBA.
DJ Dan Slater at Play Louisville Friday, June 14 Play | 11:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.
Get those neon colors, glow sticks, and outfits ready and let’s glow together as Kentuckiania Pride is proud to present “Glow With Pride Circuit Party” featuring international DJ Dan Slater @danielsl8r at Play Louisville.
Kentuckiana Pride Festival Saturday, June 15 Big Four Lawn | 12-10 p.m.
One of Kentucky’s biggest LGBTQ+ events is gearing up to celebrate with a parade, a vendor marketplace, food stalls, lively entertainment, activities for the whole family, and more. The parade kicks off in the NuLu area, starting at the E. Market and Campbell streets intersection and winds its way through the neighbourhood, finally wrapping up at the Big Four Lawn. That’s where the festival gets into full swing until 10 p.m. There’s a special kids and family zone featuring face painting, coloring sheets, corn hole, Plinko, a prize wheel, and plenty of other fun stuff (open from noon to 5 p.m.). Performers at the event include Icona Pop, Chappell Roan, Robin S, +FloW, Friday Night Special, Bungalow Betty, Vibe Like Ty, Voices of Kentuckiana, DJ Dan Slater, DJ Griffin Green, DJ Dnasti and more. Kentuckiana Pride
Myriad Swim Club900 Baxter Ave.The inviting lounge pool has sun-soaked seating areas, a tanning deck, cabanas, and a poolside bar. The best part? Locals can snag a day pass for just $10 on weekdays.
Le Moo Drag Brunch If you’re looking to liven up a day with friends and family, head to Le Moo’s Drag Brunch for a mix of delicious food and fabulous entertainment. The brunch buffet has all your favorites, from French toast casserole to bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and even Swedish meatballs. Pair that with one of the best drag shows in the city, and you’ve got yourself the perfect day out.
Pride Bar Crawl Saturday, June 22 Bardstown & Baxter | 4-11 p.m.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate love in all its forms and connect with fellow crawlers who share your passion for equality.
From festivals to drag brunches, there are tons of fun things to do in Louisville to celebrate Pride this June. Marty King | Kentuckiana Pride Fest

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