ST. LOUIS — June is Pride Month. Celebrations, events and specials are planned all month long throughout the St. Louis area in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
5 On Your Side has put together a list of ways you can mark Pride Month, whether by dining out or by attending an event.
Gateway to Pride
Missouri History Museum's Gateway to Pride is a virtual exhibit that allows users to learn about the long history of LGBTQIA+ communities in the St. Louis area. There are interviews, artifacts and ways for you to share your stories.
"Pride Night" at Chihuly Nights
The Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting a LGBTQIA+ celebration on June 30. The theme night includes guest organizations, a special cocktail and merch. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $8 to $25. Tickets are available at mobot.org/Chihuly.
Pride Coworking Week
CIC St. Louis is offering free coworking space for the LGBTQIA+ community from June 26 to June 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The space at 4220 Duncan Ave offers workspaces for individuals or groups of up to 50 people.
People looking to take advantage of this offer should check in at the concierge desk on the second floor.
PrideFest
The big PrideFest celebration is returning to downtown St. Louis. PrideSTL announced this year's theme as "Diversity Creates Community."
The group will host a kickoff event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24 in downtown St. Louis. Kat Graham and Betty Who will take the stage and headline the event.
The Grand Parade will take place beginning at noon on Sunday, June 25. It will run down Market Street starting at 8th and Market, past the PrideFest grounds and ending at 18th and Market.
Cece Peniston and Idina Menzel headline the stage on Sunday, June 25.
Vendors, local artists, a children's area, a food court and much more will all be available throughout PrideFest.
Stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding PrideFest here.
4 Hands Brewing Company
The St. Louis-based brewery is celebrating Pride Month by offering City Wide Pride, Rainbow Snow Cone hard seltzer and pride merchandise for guests to purchase.
The company will make a donation at the end of the month from purchases to PROMO Missouri.
Find more information about 4 Hands Brewing Company here.
Bijoux Handcrafted Chocolates
Bijoux is partnering with Missouri's PROMO to create a pride collection of chocolates! Proceeds from each box will be donated to PROMO.
Boxes include either eight pieces or 12 pieces with specialty flavors in each. They are available in-store and online.
Find more information on the collection here.
Circus Flora
Join Circus Flora for their Pride Night on June 21 and watch their new performance "Undercover."
Black Pride STL is working with Circus Flora to offer a discount on tickets using the code: PRIDEBPSTL
Read more about the performance and purchase tickets here.
City Foundry STL
The second annual "Made with Pride" pop-up market will take place from Wednesday, June 21 through Saturday, June 24.
The pop-up will feature around 70 LGBTQ+ small business vendors, artists, retailers, nonprofits, and more.
Here are the hours:
- 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21
- 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22
- 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June, 23
- Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Find more information here.
City Museum
Join the City Museum on Friday, June 9 on the Rooftop for their annual Pride Drag Show.
Listen to music, dance, and hang out at the City Nights Drag Show from 8 p.m. to midnight. The show will feature Akasha Royale, Robyn Hearts, Tassandra Crush, Calexus Carrington-Steele and Avery C. Lauren.
The event is for guests 21 years and older and an ID is required. Get your tickets here.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
Join the queens from Haus of Nebula for burgers, brunch, boozy cocktails and more at drag brunch at Hi-Pointe Drive-In.
The drag brunch will kick off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at 1033 McCausland Avenue.
Tickets include an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, one complimentary mimosa and of course a fabulous performance. Tickets are $35 each and are on sale now here.
Hi-Pointe will also offer a specialty Pride milkshake throughout the month at multiple locations. The shake features Ronnie's vanilla ice cream, fresh blackberries, whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. A portion of the proceeds from every shake sold will benefit PROMO.
Find more information about the drag brunch show and the specialty milkshake here.
Metro East Pride
This year, the Metro East Pride's Block Party will begin at 7 p.m. on June 17 in Belleville, Illinois.
Guests can join the free block party at Shoehorn Brewing - Paderborn Square. Metro East Pride asks for guests to bring their own lawn chairs.
More information on the lineup and entertainment will be available soon. The Metro East Pride Royalty Pageant is set to return at a date to be announced.
Stay up-to-date on the latest information here.
Missouri Historical Society
Throughout June, the Missouri Historical Society will have the Gateway to Pride exhibit and host festivities to raise awareness of St. Louis' LGBTQ+ history.
Here's a list of events they are hosting this month:
- Pride Month Storytelling - June 2
- Pride Keynote: Queer Writes - June 8
- Queer and Allied Writes: Finding Essential Moments in Your Story at the Library & Research Center - June 10
- See STL Walking Tours: Gay Liberation in the Gateway City - June 10, 22, and 25
- PrideFest Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Soldier's Memorial - June 24
- Coming Out Under Fire Documentary Screening at Solider's Memorial - June 24 and 25
Find more information on the exhibit and events here.
Mission Taco Joint
All Mission Taco Joint locations in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas will offer The Unicorn Taco in honor of Pride month.
The restaurant's first-ever dessert taco will be available throughout the month for guests to purchase. It is made with a waffle cone that is dipped in pink-colored Callebaut white chocolate and filled with Fruity Pebbles cereal milk-flavored ice cream. It is then dipped in white chocolate again and covered with cereal.
A portion of proceeds from each taco sold will be donated to the Metro Trans Umbrella Group in St. Louis and Transformations in Kansas City.
Soulard Pride
The Soulard Pride parade and festival will take place on Saturday, June 10.
Festivities will take place throughout the day and a golf cart parade will kick off at 11 a.m. The festival will begin at noon on Menard Street between Russell and Allen. Vendors, entertainment, merchandise and much more will be available for guests!
Stay up-to-date on the latest information about Soulard Pride here.
St. Charles Pride
The 2023 St. Charles Pride Festival will be from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Family Arena.
The festival will include local vendors, entertainment and much more for guests to enjoy! According to its website, there will not be a parade this year.
A full list of entertainment and vendors will be announced soon. Stay up-to-date on the festival here.
Steve's Hot Dogs
Starting June 1, Steve's Hot Dogs will feature a special lineup of drinks and a special PRIDE Dog to celebrate Pride Month.
A portion of the proceeds from the specials sold will support PROMO Missouri.
Here are their specials:
- Queer-tini: Gina, Campari, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Grape Juice
- Blue My Mind: Vodka, Blue Curacao, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice & Ginger Ale
- Beach, Please: Guava Fruit Rum, White Rum, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice & Strawberry Syrup.
- Pride Dog: Smoked all beef dog on a bakery fresh bun topped with Tricolor Bell peppers, Fried Artichoke, Grilled Mango Sauce & Blueberry Chipotle Sauce.
Find more information on Steve's Hot Dogs here.
St. Louis Cardinals
Celebrate Pride Month with the St. Louis Cardinals at their 6th Annual Pride Night at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals will face the Cincinnati Reds at 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 9.
Fans can purchase a special Theme Ticket to receive a rainbow Cardinals jersey. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline which is dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and providing holistic support for queer St. Louisans to thrive.
Find more information on Pride Night and purchase a Theme Ticket here.
The Fountain on Locust
Starting June 1, the restaurant will feature a special lineup of drinks and sundaes in honor of Pride Month.
A portion of the proceeds of every Pride special sold during the month will benefit PROMO Missouri.
Here are their specials:
- Born This Way: Curacao, Vanilla Vodka, Champagne, Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberry Ice Cream
- A Lil' Fruity: Vanilla Ice Cream with Banana Liqueur, Coconut Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice blended
- LesBeHonest: Strawberry & Vanilla Ice Cream, Orange Sherbet, Strawberry & marshmallow sauces & whipped cream
Read more about their hours, menu and locations here.
Additional regional celebrations
Pride events aren’t only held in June. Some other large-scale gatherings are set throughout the St. Louis area throughout the rest of the year. Here's a list of additional celebrations:
- Alton Pride Festival, Sept. 9
- Black Pride STL, Aug. 3-6
- Mid-Missouri PrideFest, Sept. 23-24
- Tower Grove Pride, Sept. 23-24
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