6 unmissable LGBTQIA+ events to celebrate Pride 2021

It’s Pride Month! In celebration, we’re rounding up some of the unmissable LGBTQIA+ events we’ve seen listed on Ticket Tailor for this summer and beyond. From drag brunches to games nights, to quintessentially PRIDE parades, there’s a plethora of truly amazing happenings to get involved with over the coming months – all of which aim to celebrate, support and uplift LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. Let’s take a look.

1. Stonewall Pride Street Festival 2021

Florida, Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT

The Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors Street Festival is the largest Pride parade in South Florida, and sees an amazing amalgamation of floats, live entertainment and street vendors come together in a bold and beautiful celebration of inclusiveness and Pride. Stonewall Pride is usually attended by 35,000 spectators, so expect big crowds, tons of atmosphere and seriously high energies on the day. Watch out for the twilight parade, themed, ‘Out of the Darkness, Into the Light’ for an exceptional display of creativity, inclusivity and, of course, Pride. 

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2. Bourne Free

Bournemouth, Sat 21 Aug 2021 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM BST

Bourne Free is Bournemouth’s official Pride festival, and this year’s theme is ‘Stronger Together’ in celebration of the NHS and emergency service’s courage and kindness through the pandemic. The festival is being held in Bournemouth’s ‘The Triangle’ for the first time – offering it the biggest site it's ever had in the city. Unlike previous years, Bourne Free 2021 is now open to all ages, with anyone under the age of 16 getting free entry (they must be accompanied by an adult). 

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3. ENC Pride June Celebration

North Carolina, Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM EDT

Eastern North Carolina Pride is hosting a free event to celebrate Pride Month – to be hosted by Miss ENC Pride 2020/2021 Michelle Michaels, with guest performers Mr. ENC Pride 2020/2021 Eli Stone, Miss North Carolina Gay Pride 2016 Amazing Grace, and Miss North Carolina Gay Pride 2018 Veruca Salt. Expect brunch, drag and so much fun. 

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4. Pride Drag Brunch

Manchester, multiple dates and times

Fan’s of Ru Paul’s Drag Race will love the sound of Pride Drag Brunch at Impossible in Manchester. Starring Baga Chipz, Lawrence Chaney and Ginny Lemon, these are bottomless brunches like no other, with hilarious games and entertainment from some of the nation’s most-loved queens. The ultimate way to celebrate Manchester Pride.

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5. Queer On The Pier

Hastings, Sat 19 Sep 2020 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM BST

Queer On The Pier promises to transform Hastings pier into ‘a queer haven of cabaret, music and dance’, which sounds pretty awesome to us. With an amazing line-up of DJs, a selection of great local performers, and appearances from the likes of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Baga Chipz, Tayce, A'whora and Ellie Diamond, it’s set to be a sun-soaked day and night of colourful Pride fun.

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6. Pride Games Night 

Bristol, Sun 11 Jul 2021 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM BST

Bristol’s Pride Games Night sets about to shake up tired old quiz-cliches and boring-board-game stereotypes. Mixing cabaret with comedy with games – and complemented by the improv talents of stage veterans and compères for the evening Imogen Palmer and Stephen Clements – this is one night of fun not to be missed. 

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