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Pride Month events in Raleigh

June is Pride Month, and Raleigh is showing out in style. Head to these six events around Oak City to show your pride and celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community.

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Pride Month is celebrated throughout June to honor the LGBTQ+ community, and Raleigh’s Pride Month calendar is bursting with events throughout the city. Here are just some of Raleigh’s signature Pride events to celebrate love + community in Oak City.

Game Night | Friday, June 13 | RUMAH | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Bring your own game or explore what’s provided at this 18+ game night — masks are required.

Pride Market and Drag Show | Saturday, June 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Hartwell Raleigh | Free entry | Put on by queer- and minority-owned business Urban Pothos, this event will benefit the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Pride Drag Show | Sunday, June 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade | Free entry | Enjoy colorful drag performances by Ema Del Rey, Jada J Agave, Byanka Bangsum, and Saniya Chanel Iman.

Out! Raleigh Pride | Friday, June 20 + Saturday, June 21 | Fayetteville Street | Free entry | This is the biggest Pride event of the season — don’t miss it. Friday’s events will focus on 18+ entertainment and vendors. Saturday will feature activities for everyone, including performers like Sasha Colby, local vendors, and a beer garden.

Drag Bingo Night | Monday, June 23 | 7-9 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge | Free entry | Head to this bingo night hosted by Chanté Elise Cassidy. Make sure to grab a burger or hot dog from Ghost Pepper Industries. City Editor Danyale here. City Editor Allie, Cat, and I went a few weeks ago and had a great time — too bad we didn’t win.

Plus, support the LGBT Center of Raleigh and local businesses with a few fundraisers.

  • Figulina will donate $1 from every order of rainbow ravioli, stuffed with NC summer squash, ricotta, and more.
  • A Place At The Table is donating 10% of sales from its “All Are Welcome” T-shirts.
  • Longleaf Hotel and Lounge will donate $3 from each sale of its Proud Mary cocktail.
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