Looking to celebrate with some Philly Pride events? We’ve got you covered for the month of June.
Sofitel Philadelphia
Sofitel is pulling out all the stops for Pride in 2025 with a series of events, specials and more in store for June. It all kicks off this weekend with a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at noon. The ceremony will feature speeches from members of the LGBTQIA community as well as city representatives. The fun then continues on Thursday, June 5, with a “Pride in the Park” celebration titled Sofitel En Rose at John F. Collins Park (6 to 8 p.m., $10) featuring entertainment from Brittany Lynn and the Philly Drag Mafia, pay-as-you-go hors d’oeuvres, libations, and music provided by DJ Romain.
Philadelphians can also head to a Spill the Tea drag event with Lynn and the PD Mafia later in the month on June 28 (2 to 4 p.m., $70+) at Sofitel, or opt to indulge in the The Love Limitless Package at the venue. With the package (price varies) locals will get an overnight stay for two, welcome cocktails, Pride-themed amenities, and the opportunity to support the Mazzoni Center. Guests will also receive two additional complimentary cocktails, in-room Pride-themed shakers and martini glasses, plus two drink tickets for Tavern on Camac in the Gayborhood.
120 S 17th St., sofitel.accor.com
Pride Around the City
To get locals ready for the main event this weekend, Philly Pride 365 is hosting a Pride Around the City event this Friday, May 30. As a release notes, on that day, the new record-breaking 600-foot Philadelphia Pride Rainbow Flag will tour the city and touch down in various neighborhoods — starting at 9 a.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 11 a.m. with Pride on Main Street in Manayunk, 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia City Hall LGBTQ+ Flag Raising and then will finish off at 8 p.m. with a Gayborhood activation. More details can be found online.
PJ Clarke’s
Those looking for some Pride events in Philly can head to PJ Clarke’s for a special Patio Party on June 1. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the event will feature live entertainment, giveaways, and plenty of brunch options to enjoy before heading out to the parade and festival.
601 Walnut St., pjclarkes.com
BOS Philly FantaSEA: The Ultimate Philly Pride Circuit Experience
Kicking off at ROAR Philly this Saturday at 1 p.m., the FantaSEA experience event will be in full swing with a pool party in the afternoon and then the main event later in the evening with a full line-up of music and entertainment. As a release notes, this is Philly’s largest Pride lineup and its meant to be “a high-energy, full-throttle night of dance, sweat, and raw connection. From coral blues to neon glow, from shimmering swimwear to barely-there looks, the theme is yours to own.” Tickets ($33-$157) are available online.
939 N. Delaware Ave., bosphilly.com
W Philadelphia
This stylish Center City hotel is debuting a new month-long music series to celebrate the occasion. The W has partnered up with FEMME HOUSE for the activation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering more equitable opportunities for women and gender-expansive individuals in the technical/behind-the-scenes areas of music.
Locals can find sets throughout June with some of Philadelphia’s premier queer fem personalities, including this weekend. A post-Pride march celebration will be in full swing on Sunday, June 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. in the hotel’s “Living Room,” but there will be additional performances on Saturday nights, on June 14, 21 and 28 at the venue’s WET Bar as well.
1439 Chestnut St., marriott.com
Sip City Pride in the Garden
Locals looking for celebrate Philly Pride can head to the PHS Pop Up Garden on South Street to join this no-cover happy hour. The fun kicks off at 6 p.m.
1438 South St., phspopupgardens.com
Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating Pride throughout the month of June with new themed animal enrichment habitats and special Pride-themed face painting options. Later in June, there will also be a special Pride edition of a new “Fridays at the Zoo” program, with details to be announced soon on the latter.
3400 W Girard Ave., philadelphiazoo.org
Fabrika
Philadelphians can head to this eclectic performance club every Sunday in June (1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) to join in on a RuPaul Takeover Brunch. Those who opt to buy two shows will get a third for free, a full schedule can be found online. Doors open at 11 a.m., showtime kicks off at 1 p.m., and walk-ins are always welcome. Tickets come out to be $50, or locals can opt to pair them with a Meet & Greet Bundle for $70.
1108 Frankford Ave., fabrikaphilly.com
