Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! If you’re reading this, we’re hoping you’ll be spending at least part of June in the Greater Phoenix area — in which case, you may need some suggestions on how and where to participate in festivities marking this annual observation.
The origin of June's designation as Pride month can be traced back to the Stonewall riots. Named for the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQ+ club in Greenwich Village, which was the site of a massive rebellion following a raid by New York City police during the early hours of June 28, 1969. This ignited subsequent riots, and protests, and marked the beginning of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Though not the first uprising of its kind, Stonewall was a tipping point in the United States.
In Phoenix, a group of gay and lesbian activists organized the first Pride march through the streets of downtown to the state Capitol building in 1981. This politically-focused march to bring awareness to gay rights issues in Phoenix marked the beginning of the modern Pride era in this city. Read more on Phoenix's Pride timeline here.
We're thrilled you're able to celebrate Pride month in Phoenix and hope this guide offers a useful glimpse at the festivities taking place throughout June. Still, you’ll find points of Pride throughout the city — many of which are listed below — available all year long.
Worth noting: In Phoenix, the annual Pride Festival and Parade takes place in October. And Rainbows Festival, an annual street fair that takes place in downtown’s The Square PHX, takes place at the end of April.
Meet locals who are blazing the trail between the LGBTQ+ and business communities, and find out where to show your support year-round.
Read MorePride Night with Phoenix Sports Teams
Back to Top of ListArizona Diamondbacks Pride Night
June 5
Celebrate love, inclusivity, and the power of baseball to bring communities together for the 9th Annual D-backs Pride Night at Chase Field on Friday, June 5!
Show your colors and cheer on the D-backs while rocking the exclusive D-backs Pride Jersey, a vibrant symbol of unity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. This is more than just a game -- it’s a night to stand proud, show your colors, and embrace the joy of unity with fellow fans.
Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury Pride Day
June 20
The Phoenix Mercury are proud to celebrate
Phoenix Rising Pride Night
June 20
June marks Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the country. Rising will host its Pride Night when Oakland Roots SC comes to town, with a Pride-themed cooling towel available at the gate as well as other exciting entertainment throughout the night.
Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex
3801 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ
Other Events
Back to Top of ListCelebrate Pride in Color
June 1 - 30
Get colorful and show your PRIDE all month long!
Spin, Splatter, Pour, Smash and create unforgettable memories with friends at Spin Art Nation Phoenix. From rainbow spin art canvases to vibrant fluid art sculptures and stress-relieving rage room sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Phx Pride Month Party
June 5
Pride Month is kicking off a little differently this year. Flavor takes over Thunderbird Lounge on June 5 with DJs, vendors, and plenty of surprises throughout the night. The main event? A wrestling competition where things might get slippery, and one competitor will walk away with $200. The competition begins at 11:45 p.m.
Thunderbird Lounge
Downtown Tempe Pride Party
June 6
This high-energy celebration is designed to create a space where everyone feels welcome, accepted, and free to be themselves in the heart of Downtown Tempe.
Guests can experience the Silent Disco with multiple rotating DJs, choosing their soundtrack through color-coded channels. Throughout the evening, attendees can snap photos with friends, shop a market featuring local and queer-owned businesses, and enjoy drinks from two bars serving beer, wine, and canned cocktails.
The event also features snacks, refreshments, and hydration stations, along with crowd-favorite drag performances hosted by local royalty. Guests can pick up a free rainbow rose, design a custom Pride tee or tank, and explore a variety of activities and entertainment happening throughout the night.
CenterPoint Plaza
Emo Pride
June 6
Join Resident DJ Sad & Boujee for Emo Pride Night at The Rebel Lounge. Proceeds go to local LGBTQ nonprofit, One N Ten.
The Rebel Lounge
Pride Drag Bingo at Phoenix Fan Fusion
June 7
Bingo with a side of drag! We’re bringing all the sparkle to Phoenix Fan Fusion this Saturday, June 7! Join your reigning royals Miss & Mister Phoenix Pride 2024, Rita DeMornay & Heli "AB" Valdez, for an afternoon of performances, laughter, and prizes you won’t believe.
Phoenix Convention Center (PCC - Diversity Lounge)
Pride Rooftop After Party
June 6
Keep the Pride celebrations going at Tempe’s hottest rooftop afterparty! Dance under the stars to beats from a live DJ, sip on craft cocktails, and vibe with the community at Alibi Rooftop Lounge. The party starts at 10PM—don’t miss the fun!
Alibi at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
Pride Pool Party at Arizona Biltmore
June 12
Celebrate Pride Month at Arizona Biltmore with a vibrant poolside celebration honoring love, inclusivity, and community.
Taking place Friday, June 12 from 7–10 PM at Saguaro Pool, the evening invites guests to experience an unforgettable night of music, entertainment, specialty cocktails, and colorful moments beneath the desert sky.
Guests can enjoy a live DJ, lively poolside energy, and captivating performances by Miss Gay Arizona America 2025 Chris Mort and Miss Gay Phoenix America 2026 Benaddiction. Co-hosted alongside ONE Community, the celebration warmly welcomes both the LGBTQ+ community and allies for an evening centered around joy, unity, self-expression, and connection.
Queer Summer Market
June 14
Celebrate diversity, creativity, and community at the Queer Summer Market! Browse an incredible selection of local LGBTQ+ and allied artists, makers, and small businesses while enjoying refreshing summer drinks and delicious bites from food trucks and pop-ups. This inclusive and welcoming event is the perfect place to shop unique finds, support local talent, and connect with the community. Everyone is welcome—come as you are and celebrate with us!
Phoenix Goth Pride Prom
June 18
Did you want to do Prom all over again as your authentic self or with your current partner? Vie for Phoenix Pride Prom Royalty, Runway Competitions, slow dance with a date, and more.
Charlie's Phoenix
Cameron Esposito
June 19-20
As seen recurring on ABC, NBC, Amazon, and TBS, Cameron Esposito (she/they) is a Los Angeles-based and Chicago-born standup comic, actor, host, writer, podcaster, and best-selling author. Now a nationally-touring headliner comic, Cameron had previously been named a Comic to Watch by The New York Times, Variety, The Guardian, LA Weekly, Time Out Los Angeles, Jezebel, Los Angeles Magazine, Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan.
Mic Drop Comedy
Drag & Draw
June 20
Get ready for Drag & Draw—a FREE night of art, performance, and creativity at TCA! Watch dazzling drag queens perform and pose in fabulous looks while you sketch, sip from the cash bar, and vibe to a local DJ. BYO pencils & paper.
Tempe Center for the Arts
Pride Bar Crawl
June 22
Gather your crew, rock your rainbow, and get ready for a day of colorful drinks, good vibes, and epic bar-hopping fun—make this Pride Bar Crawl one to remember!
The Hot Chick
Pride at the Pool
June 22
Celebrate Pride Month in style at the beautiful Hotel Valley Ho on June 22. Dive into a day of sun-soaked fun, refreshing drinks, and good vibes! Grab your sunscreen, your best swimsuit, and your friends! Let’s celebrate love, diversity, and community together.
Pride Drag Brunch
June 22
Join us for our Annual Drag Brunch on Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A fabulous afternoon of fierce performances by Eva Angelica Stratton and Mya McKenzie, beats by DJ Lezbein, and unapologetic fun, all benefitting the Phoenix Pride Community Foundation.
Maple & Ash
Thems Fruity Poetry Night
June 25
A special Pride Month Pool Party Fundraiser hosted by thems. Bring your swimsuit and dive in! Enjoy poetry by the pool with a sunset pool party and poetry open mic. Featuring DJ sets, drag performances, vendors and poetry open mic.
The Pemberton
Flashlight Nights: Pride Night
June 27
Escape the heat and experience the Garden after dark. Explore the trails, spot desert wildlife, stargaze through telescopes, and discover the sights and sounds of the desert at night.
The evening also features special Pride activities, including arts and crafts, trivia, zine making, a scavenger hunt with One•n•Ten, line dancing, and Queer as Plants mini tours. Dance at the Glow Party with DJCrums and LED performer Addis Thrasher, and connect with local LGBTQ+ organizations throughout the night.
Drag Brunch & Beyond
Back to Top of ListThe Coronado PHX
Since 2015, The Coronado has been serving up Southwest-inspired, plant-based cuisine (vegans rejoice). And, in 2021, this LGBTQ+ owned eatery, bar and community gathering space moved a few blocks east to even snazzier digs. The full menu, which includes tacos, burritos and a variety of breakfast items, is served all day and night, and the drinks are as decadent as the new wallpaper (this is a good thing, trust us).
Bonus: If you've ever wished you could get your espresso from an LGBTQ+ owned vegan-goth coffee house mashup, head to Dark Hall Coffee, for even more espresso creations and baked goods from the same owners.
2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix
602-252-1322
Royale Kitchen + Cocktails
Among the newer additions to the sub-Melrose District area is Royale Kitchen + Cocktails. This is a space for everyone to enjoy comfort food, craft and artisan cocktails, local beers as well as sports, comedy and drag on certain occasions. Bonus points for the pinball games and local artwork inside.
635 W Glenrosa Ave Ste 101, Phoenix
602-293-3373
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Stacy's @ Melrose
A beacon for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies since 2013, Stacy’s @ Melrose is also now home to a mural wall that’s as loud and proud as the community itself. Located in the heart of the Melrose District — Phoenix’s “gayborhood” — this mural pairs an iconic desert landscape with the largest set of wings in town. P.S. They’re rainbow. Created by Geremy Cites, this wall is highly visible on the building’s north side (if you’re approaching from the south, however, you might miss it). And don’t miss one of Phoenix’s two rainbow crosswalks, just a few steps away.
Rainbow Crosswalks
In July 2018, two Rainbow crosswalks made the Phoenix landscape a little more colorful. At the request of three of Greater Phoenix's largest LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved these installations.
The rainbow crosswalks “serve a bright and lasting symbol of our LGBTQ+ presence in the city and our past, present and future contributions to the community as a whole,” according to Mike Fornelli, executive director of Phoenix Pride.
Downtown: Central and First avenues at Portland Street
Melrose District: Seventh and Glenrosa avenues
James Baldwin
In 2020, downtown Phoenix welcomed a nine-story installation of author and civil rights activist James Baldwin. Created by the talented local artist Antoinette Cauley, this piece features the bust of the Notes of a Native Son author surrounded by his words: "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
"Your light will forever illuminate the paths of Black Americans through the words you so graciously left us," writes Cauley in Dear Mr. Baldwin, a blog post that details the project that overlooks downtown Phoenix from the side of the Ten-O-One building in the Roosevelt Row Arts District.
David Bowie
Known for paying tribute to musical legends through her work, Phoenix artist Maggie Keane took her talents to the Coronado neighborhood's Oak Street Alley to pay tribute to David Bowie. Completed in 2016, this series includes eight iconic portraits of the trailblazing, gender-bending artist and famed musician.
This 1-mile stretch of Seventh Avenue is home to the Phoenix's top spots for antiques, art, dining, patio cocktailing and dancing.
Read MoreFind out What the Locals Recommend
Back to Top of ListEvery local has their favorite hike, restaurant, watering hole, retailer, and so on. However, we know not everyone is up for just any old recommendation. But what if said these recommendations came from LGBTQ+ community members who have proved they have exquisite taste — or at least taste that aligns with yours? We think we might be on to something, but don't take our word for it. Check out the recommendations of these noteworthy locals:
LGBTQ+ Faces & Places
Back to Top of ListFor three seasons, we’ve invited our audience to meet the tastemakers and trailblazers who are enriching our city with their flavors, traditions, culture and creations. If you’ve missed an episode of our signature storytelling series, now is your chance to find out more about these creators and hear them share what they love most about the LGBTQ+ community — and beyond — in Phoenix.
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