We get asked constantly “Is there anything going on for Pride?” Oh! There sure is! Check out your 2022 Pittsburgh Pride itinerary below. You’re going to be busy in June. As always you can find EVEN MORE community events here. We also put together a helpful map!
June 2
Too Hot for July: Pride with Saucy Santana
Kick-off Pride in style with AIDS Free Pittsburgh and True T PGH at the Klvn Coffee Lab, 6600 Hamilton Avenue. Expect vogue battles with cash money prizes, free HIV testing, and more.
June 3
Ball on the Bridge
Join the Pittsburgh Pride Group and the Pittsburgh Ballroom Council for the 3rd Ball on the Bridge – Rainbow Games on the iconic Andy Warhol Bridge. 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Cash prizes in over 10 categories.
Pride on the Shore
Stage AE, North Shore
Featuring Jessie J on the main stage! Free pre-show with Pittsburgh’s Royalty, drag queens and kings starts at 4:00 pm. Ticketed main stage concert also features Monique Heart, PENNYWILD, Raye, and VINCINT. Ticketed afterparty with TRIXIE MATTEL. Portion of proceeds benefit Proud Haven, for LGBTQ youth. Tickets at PrideOnTheShorePGH.com.
June 4
Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March and Parade
We will all march together as a community! Line up and speakers being at 11 AM at the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street. Step off at noon. This is the 50th Pittsburgh Pride march! Bring your flags and your signs!
Pittsburgh Pride Revolution Festival
Get ready for Miss Money! The 2022 Pridefest will be held in Allegheny Commons Park West, known as West Park, near the Pittsburgh Aviary. Featuring community vendors, TWO stages with performances by Venus de Mars, All the Pretty Horses (EPK) and headlined by Pittsburgh’s own Miss Money! FREE
Rainbow Cruise
All aboard! Nick Staples Presents The Rainbow Cruise, a sunset cruise on Pittsburgh’s Gateway Clipper Fleet with special guest DJ Charlie B (@itsallcharlie) from Los Angeles, Pittsburgh’s very own Lola LeCroix (@lola_lecroix), Calipso (@itscalipsoo), Shari Turner (@miss.shari.turner) and more!. Boarding begins at 7:30 PM and we set sail at 8 PM SHARP. The Rainbow Cruise will travel around Pittsburgh’s three rivers from 8 PM – 10:30 PM. Details regarding the boat dock entrance etc. can be found in your ticket confirmation email.
“Inspired by the disco sounds of Fire Island tea dances and big room vocal pop house, DJ Charlie B brings a funky groove to the dancefloor for everyone. His mixes are influenced by his travels in the global club scene and his upbringing in Philadelphia and New York City. Now based in Los Angeles, his happy beats delight the ears and dance music lovers worldwide.”
June 5
People’s Pride Swissvale
SisTers PGH will host the People’s Pride PGH Swissvale Pride 2022 from 10 am until 9 pm on Sunday, June 5th. Hosted annually by SisTers PGH, the event is to help uplift the TGNC (Trans and Gender-nonconforming) community of Allegheny County. The focus of this year’s pride event will be improving Swissvale legislation, police training, advocacy, and inclusivity.
Pittsburgh Pride Revolution MiniFestival @ Trace Brewing
Wrap up the Pride weekend with a festival in Bloomfield at Trace Brewing 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm with special guests including All the Pretty Horses (EPK).
June 9
Fox Chapel Pride in the Park
A family-friendly gathering to unite the LGBTQIA+ community in the Fox Chapel Area. Allies welcome. Allegheny River Trail Park. More info at fcprideinthepark.com.
June 11
Washington, PA Pride
The Washington County Pride will be held on Saturday, June 11th starting at 12pm Noon via the Main Street Pavilion in Washington, PA featuring performances by Steve Grand and and Transviolet. For further information, patrons are encouraged to visit washpapride.com.
June 12
Pride in Crafton
Featuring a parade and picnic with entertainment in the park. Follow Pride in Crafton on Facebook for up to date information as it becomes available.
June 18
Millvale Pride
Head to the historic Millvale Business District on Saturday, June 18th from 12pm until 8pm for a day long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Events that will be included live music, food and drink specials, artisan fair, face painting, games & giveaways, along with queer performances from members of the community.
Mt. Lebanon Pride
The first annual Lebo Pride Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 18, 9am-2pm at Clearview Commons. Come celebrate with your LGBTQIA+ neighbors and allies at an all-ages event focused on Celebration, Education, and Visibility. It will feature music, art, food, interactive activities, and more. Bring a censored book to hang from the Tree of Knowledge! Follow Lebo Pride on social media; visit lebopride.org for details.
June 25
Dormont Spark/Pride
Join Dormont Arts and the Dormont LGBTQ Community Committee, a project of the Dormont Community Development Corporation, for a one-of-a-kind FREE event that will provide an afternoon of visual arts, featured in local businesses, LGBT-friendly entertainment, music, vendors, food, and much more to our community.
July 23 – 24
Ohio Valley Pride
Since 2017, founder Jack Carbasho noticed that the Ohio Valley needed to have an LGBTQIA+ festival, thus the birth of the Ohio Valley Pride Festival. For the 2022 Pride Season, OVP has thus changed their dates to now be held on July 23rd and 24th, 2022.
July 28 – 31
Pittsburgh Black Pride
A weekend? How about a weeklong celebration – Pittsburgh Black Pride will celebrate Pride Season from Thursday, July 28th through Sunday, July 31st, 2022, kicking off the celebration on 6:00pm.
Here’s a map to all the Pride events!