Last weekend kicked off Pride Month in Philadelphia: a Pride Promenade, an L.U.V. Awards ceremony, and a 600-foot flag march were just some of the festivities that made the weekend especially memorable. But Philly Pride is just getting started, with events celebrating love, identity, and community throughout the month of June. Here are some of our prideful must-sees and must-dos for the rest of the month.
Pride Block Party
June 7, 2025
Evil Genius Brewery, 1727 Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19122
(Photo Credit: Evil Genius Beer)
Party loud and proud this Saturday with Evil Genius Brewery! From noon to 7 p.m., the brewery will be hosting its Pride Block Party at The Lab. Guests can rock out to a live DJ, get their faces painted with colorful designs, or watch live drag performances. There will be LGBTQ+ owned vendors, food trucks, and much more.
Drag Me Philly Tour
June 7, 13, 20, and 28, 2025
Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(Photo credit: Beyond The Bell Tours)
Talk pride in the city of brotherly love during a unique tour exploring the city’s history of drag and learning more about local artists. Beyond the Bell Tours is partnering with Drag Arts Oral History to host 90-minute walking tours each weekend during Pride Month. The tours will be paying special attention to the history of the Gayborhood. The tour begins at the Walnut Street Theater and concludes at Franky Bradley’s. Each tour includes an examination of oral interviews, LGBTQ pioneers, defining moments in drag, and a mural highlighting LGBTQ history. Tickets are $39 for adults and can be purchased here.
Pride on Passyunk: Sip and Stroll
June 8, 2025
Sip and stroll down a prideful Passyunk Avenue this June! Hosted by the Spellbound Hair Studio, visitors can enjoy a day-long celebration of LGBTQ+ love and unity. The event features celebrations like drag performances, live painting, and burlesque dancers. Visitors can also enjoy discounted drinks, food, and crafted goods from local vendors. For a list of all the scheduled festivities and events, visit the website here.
Big Wig Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience
June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025
Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel Street Philadelphia, PA 19123
(Photo Credit: Punch Line Philly)
Celebrate Pride by enjoying the Ultimate Drag Experience at Punch Line Philly! Every Saturday in June, the comedy club, restaurant, and bar will be hosting Big Wig Brunch with some of Philadelphia’s biggest names in drag. Come watch as your favorite drag queens perform their favorite songs through showstopping numbers. Doors to the Callback Bar open at 10:30 a.m., and guests must be 18+ with a valid ID. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased here.
Jazz Ensemble Concert
June 14, 2025
2110 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
(Photo Credit: Philadelphia Freedom Band)
Celebrate Pride with some jazzy tunes provided by the Philadelphia Freedom Band. Join the band for their Jazz Ensemble Concert on June 14, 2025, with tunes ranging from Fly Me to the Moon to Amazing Grace. Merchandise, raffle tickets, and prize baskets will be sold with proceeds going towards the band. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
Philly Queer Slowdance
June 12, 2025
Flambo Caribbean/Indian Restaurant, 205 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(Photo Credit: Philly Queer Slowdance)
Join Philly Queer Slowdance for a cozy evening with slow songs all night long! With designated dancers to bring out the wallflowers and dance cards to set up dances in advance, the event is “a middle school dance (for the 21+ crowd), but in the cutest and best way.” Take a break from the pride intensity and slow-dance the night away! Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased here.
From block parties to walking tours, jazz concerts to drag comedy, Philly hosts a myriad of events celebrating the vibrant LGBTQ+ community within the city. No matter how you choose to celebrate, there’s something for everyone to get involved in and stand proud. Happy Pride!
