The Lawrenceville Corporation has announced the return of Lawrenceville Pride, set to take place June 13–15, 2025. Now in its third year, the neighborhood-wide event brings together local businesses, performers, organizations, and residents to celebrate and support the neighborhood’s LGBTQIA+ community.
This year’s festivities will include a business crawl, a festival headlined by international drag superstar Alaska, of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the return of the Mx. Lawrenceville Drag Pageant and Brunch. In addition to the events, the Lawrenceville Corporation will be raising funds for local organizations serving queer and trans communities including Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, Proud Haven, SisTers PGH, and Trans YOUniting.
Each organization will receive an equal portion of the funds raised throughout the month of June, both online and through local fundraising efforts. Details on how to donate will be posted to the LC website.
“We’re thrilled to bring Lawrenceville Pride back for another year,” the organization stated in their announcement. “It’s more than a celebration—it’s a commitment to uplifting LGBTQIA+ individuals in our neighborhood and beyond.”
Weekend Schedule
Friday, June 13
- Small Business Crawl (4–8 p.m.)
Neighborhood businesses will host local vendors, community groups, and artists to build connections and share resources. - Pride Kickoff Party (8–10 p.m., New Amsterdam, 4421 Butler St.)
A community gathering with music, cocktails, mocktails, and a festive launch to the weekend.
Saturday, June 14
- Lawrenceville Pride Festival (12–8 p.m., Goodwill Parking Lot, 118 52nd St.)
The main event includes food trucks, handmade goods, resource tables, and all-ages programming. Headlining the drag performances is RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Alaska Thunderf!ck.
Sunday, June 15
- Mx. Lawrenceville Drag Pageant & Brunch (12–2 p.m., Attack Theatre, 212 45th St.)
Local drag artists will compete for the Mx. Lawrenceville title and a $200 prize. Tickets will be available soon.
