JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The month is intended to celebrate hard-won equality and to raise awareness about efforts still in progress.
Events, parades and parties are taking place all over Northeast Florida. News4Jax has compiled a list of events below.
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(Did we miss one? Please email CLuter@wjxt.com to get your event added to the list).
Jumbo Shrimp Pride Night 2021
Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. It’s Pride night at the park! The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are holding its 3rd Annual Pride Night on Thursday, June 10. All proceeds go directly to River City Pride to support River City Pride 2021 in October.
Tickets are $10. River City Pride will be outside the gate before the game at 5 p.m. for ticket pickup.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Starting the night: Ross Frontz singing the national anthem, and during the seventh-inning stretch, Hamburger Mary’s Queens will lead the crowd in “Take Me out to the Ball Game.”
Don’t forget, it’s Thirsty Thursdays at the ballpark.
Pride Brunch for Jasmyn
Saturday, June 12 at 12 p.m. Kanine social wants you to break out your best rainbow clothing for its upcoming Pride Brunch!
A portion of proceeds from the brunch will be donated to JASMYN, a local organization for LGBTQ youth.
Amy’s Kolache Cafe will be on site with food.
“As an LGBTQ youth organization grounded in social justice and youth empowerment and liberation, JASMYN stands with every community targeted through violence, oppression, aggression or systemic bias.”
Click here for more information.
First time at Kanine social? Be sure to register an account at kaninesocial.com. Proof of up-to-date Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations are required. All pups over the age of six months must be spayed/neutered to enter the off-leash park.
Pints for a Purpose - House of Prism
Wednesday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m. It will be an evening of craft beer and merriment to celebrate Pride month at Legacy Ale Works.
Special pint glasses will be available to purchase that day. With each glass purchase, your name will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket created and donated by Legacy Ale Works.
“Come, relax, and have a drink with members of the board and find out more about what we do and how you can help,” the event post said. “There will be a 50/50 raffle, so test your luck and perhaps leave the night with more money than you started with.”
Legacy Ale Works has generously agreed to donate 10% of the sales from that day to House of Prism. This contribution will go toward hosting more events centered around LGBTQIA+ youth and adults of St Johns County and the surrounding area.
Legacy Ale Works made a special flight of rainbow-colored treated sours and offered to donate 50% of those sales to HOP in honor of Pride.
“We couldn’t be more grateful for the generosity shown by Legacy Ale Works. Come out and join us for a night of good times in support of a good cause,” the event said.
ARTiculation Event
Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. This event is with the Jasmyn Youth Advisory Council -- A meet-up group for LGBTQIA+ teens in St. Augustine.
House of Prism has teamed up with PFLAG YAC to bring you this event. This is a family-friendly event for LGBTQI+ kids 13 and younger and their families.
There will be facilities, art supplies, and fun snacks/drinks provided. The theme for this event is self-portraits.
Click here for more information.
BrewHound Pride Night
Monday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Rainbows Under the Stars! Join BrewHound for a fun-packed evening celebrating each other and the LBGTQIA+ community.
Feel free to bring your friends, partner(s), and dog (or without a dog). Meet wonderful new friends, singles, mingle, dance, sing -- everyone is free to be.
Local vendors, Fun drinks, Tasty Food, fortune-telling with astromancer Aea Celestice, Live Music with John Earle + lots more!
Your ticket ($15) will include: private access to BrewHound when we are closed to the public dog park access for your pup(s) (if you choose to bring them) a draft beer or wine tasty food a BrewHound decal photo booth prints *this night, we will be raising funds for the JASMYN Organization & a portion of your ticket cost will be donated directly. JASMYN Organization is a local Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network Youth Center, check out all they do: https://www.jasmyn.org/
Click here to purchase tickets.
If it’s your first time at BrewHound + you are bringing your pup, please pre-register them online! https://www.brew-hound.com/faq
Duval County Queer Pride
Saturday, June 26 at 12 p.m. Duval County Queer Pride will hold a festival at Brick & Beam in Historic Springfield.
The festival will include live entertainment, vendors and speakers that highlight the queer community of Jacksonville. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m.
Tickets are $15. Duval County Queer Pride aims to create inclusive and ethical programming for the growing LGBTQ+ population in Jacksonville.
Click here to purchase tickets or donate to this event.
St. Augustine’s Pride Disco Dance Party
Saturday, June 26 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
House of Prism presents St. Augustine’s Pride Disco Dance Party at Push Push Hair Salon’s outdoor patio on June 26th from 5:30-9:30pm!
There will be a DJ spinning disco tracks “as we celebrate and vibe to LGBTQIA+ pride in the ancient city!” the event said.
All proceeds from this 21+ event will help local St. Augustine LGBTQIA+ teens and youth.
Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting the store at houseofprism.org.
Tickets are $15 and includes free entertainment, beer, and food. It is highly suggested you purchase your tickets in advance as space is limited.
Push Push Hair Salon’s address is 2820 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
The Return of The Closet Jax
Sunday, June 27 at 4:00 p.m. The Closet Jax is an exclusive entertainment venue for the mature LGBTQ+ crowd and our Allies.
This is a safe and fun place where like-minded come together to enjoy live music, poetry, dance and so much more.
Location: JC Restaurant and Supper Club, 2111 University Blvd. North, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Click here to purchase tickets. Click here for more information.
Pride Month Take & Makes JASMYN Fundraiser
June 1 - June 30. For the entire month of June, Nailed It DIY Studio has partnered with JASMYN for a fundraising event, and 20% of your purchases will go directly to the organization.
JASMYN is a nationally recognized LGBTQ youth center serving Northeast Florida. They offer safe space, connect to health and housing solutions, and create opportunities for young people. For more information or to provide a direct donation visit JASMYN.org.
“The Take & Make kit will contain everything you need in order to complete this project at home and includes Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple. After the order is placed, Nailed It DIY will call you to confirm when it is ready for pick up,” Nailed It said. “All orders will be fulfilled within 48 Hours.”
The cost of the DIY Kits range from $12.00 – $36.00. Click here for more information.
News4Jax wants to wish everyone a safe and fun Pride Month!