All love. All month long.

Pride and Joy

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Color, joy, and community? Sounds like Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

June is bursting with events that honor love in all its forms, and in the Evansville Region, we don’t just wave the rainbow flag; we raise it high. From parades and performances to family-friendly festivities, Pride Month here is a vibrant reflection of the people who call this place home.

Whether you're out and proud, an ally, or simply looking to show up with love, you're invited to celebrate, support, and stand together in a region that believes everyone belongs.
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June’s Agenda: Show Up & Show Out

  • Out in Evansville: An LGBTQ+ History of the River City - Explore over a century of local LGBTQ+ history with Kelley Coures, author of Out in Evansville, during this special talk hosted by EVPL North Park.
  • First Friday: June 2025 - Celebrate Pride Month with a jam-packed First Friday in Haynie’s Corner—think drag, live music, magic, and 60+ local artists and food trucks. Come dressed in your best Pride fit and join the fun!
  • River City Pride Parade & Festival - The 2025 River City Pride Festival is taking over Downtown Evansville with a full day of celebration, starting with a vibrant parade at noon and a festival that lasts into the night. Expect music, vendors, and all the Main Street magic.
  • June Fest - Celebrate Pride on Main with live music, a drag show, local vendors, and festive fun at this lively block party in Downtown Evansville. Come for the vibes. Stay for the community and connection.
  • Rave with Pride! - Glow up for Rainbow Rave, a 21+ Pride night packed with DJ beats, bold looks, and big vibes. Dress to impress and be as extra as you are, there’s a prize for best rave costume!
  • 2025 Pride Music Night - Mark your calendar for a family-friendly evening of live music at Haynie’s Corner as Pride Music Night returns for its 4th year. Three acts, one joyful celebration of Pride!
  • Pride '25 - Henderson Pride ’25 is turning up the heat with live performances, food trucks, local vendors, and a glowing Fountain of Lights, all in the heart of downtown Henderson. Free, family-friendly, and open to all!
  • Pride Night at the Otters - Slide into Pride with a night at the ballpark! On June 29, Pride Night at The Otters is serving up home runs, high vibes, and community spirit. Snag your free tickets at Your Brother’s Bookstore and join the celebration!
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Here’s to Joy, Connection, and Community 

Pride Month is your invitation to get out, have fun, and celebrate what makes this community shine. With so many ways to join in—from block parties to ballgames—it’s the perfect time to laugh, dance, connect, and make some joyful memories. However you choose to celebrate, let it be full of color, love, and pure Pride.

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