03 Jun Top Pride Events in St. Louis 2025: Where to Celebrate in the City and Beyond

Celebrate love and diversity with top Pride Events in St. Louis 2025. Discover parades, parties, and community gatherings happening across the city.

From community picnics to high-energy parades, and from family fun to fierce drag, the Pride season in St. Louis and nearby cities offers something for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Despite some challenges in 2025—from political tensions to shifting corporate support—Pride organizers and allies have doubled down to celebrate love, identity, and unity.

Whether you’re planning your whole summer around Pride or just dropping into a few events, here are some of the key celebrations happening this year:

Top Pride Events in St. Louis 2025: Where to Celebrate in the City and Beyond

1. Pagan Picnic

📍 May 31–June 1, Tower Grove Park
Though not officially a Pride event, the Pagan Picnic has long welcomed LGBTQ+ attendees with open arms. Think mystical market meets inclusive festival—with tarot, live music, craft vendors, and a family-friendly vibe. Bring your chosen family and enjoy a magical weekend.
More info → paganpicnic.org

2. City Nights: Pride Drag Show

📍 June 13, City Museum
St. Louis’ iconic City Museum hosts a night of queer art and high-energy drag in a space like no other. “Bubble Unit,” a curated queer art exhibit by Cranky Yellow, sets the stage for “Enter Mayhem,” a dazzling drag show featuring Becca Diamond, Aiden Control, and more. Expect cocktails, creativity, and plenty of sparkle.
Learn more →citymuseum.org

3. Soulard Pride by Krewe of Vices and Virtues

📍 June 14, Russell Blvd – Soulard
Celebrate Pride with a neighborhood twist in Soulard. The fifth annual Soulard Pride includes a golf cart parade, local entertainers like Jade Sinclair and the Belles of the Bevo, foam party fun, and plenty of family-friendly programming.
Learn more → kreweofvicesandvirtues.com

4. The Little Bevo Pride Market

📍 June 14, Bevo neighborhood
Shop local, sip cocktails, and support queer artisans at this eclectic market hosted by The Little Bevo. Free to attend, full of character, and powered by community.
Learn more → thelittlebevo.com

5. Pride St. Charles 2025

📍 June 14, St. Charles Family Arena
Even in the face of lost sponsorships, Pride St. Charles is forging ahead with this year’s “These Are My Colors” festival. Expect live music, vendors, community orgs, and a message that’s louder than ever: You belong.
Support and attend → pridestcharles.org

6. Ozarks Pridefest Homecoming

📍 June 14, Springfield, MO
📍 June 13 (Homecoming Dance)
Hosted by the GLO Center, this creatively themed Pridefest channels high school nostalgia—with drag, live music, political engagement, and a community-centered parade. Come make new friends and dance like it’s 1999.
Learn more →ozarkspridefest.com

7. PrideFest 45 – Pride St. Louis

📍 June 28–29, Downtown STL
Despite funding challenges, Pride St. Louis is still throwing one of the largest Pride events in the Midwest. A small entry fee gets you two days of music, performances, vendors, and community love. The parade remains free and fabulous.
Get involved → pridefest.org

8. Black Pride STL – 30th Anniversary

📍 August 14–17, Renaissance Hotel, Berkeley
Four days of celebration, empowerment, and connection led by Black LGBTQ+ organizers. Highlights include a comedy night, a ball, an advocacy expo, and a soulful brunch and poetry slam.
Learn more →blackpridestl.org

9. Alton Pride 2025

📍 September 13, Belle Street – Alton, IL
This small-but-mighty festival features drag, music, artisan vendors, food trucks, and community programming in a cozy downtown setting. This year’s theme: “Together We Rise.”
Learn more →altonpride.com

10. Tower Grove Pride 2025

📍 September 27–28, Tower Grove Park
A grassroots favorite with over 300 booths, eclectic local performers, and a vibe that’s part street fair, part queer utopia. Bonus: the legendary bike-float parade and a heavy dose of St. Louis charm.
Learn more →towergrovepride.com

11. Metro East Pride 2025

📍 October 4, Belleville Public Square
Details TBA, but Metro East Pride continues to be a vital part of the regional Pride circuit—expect family-friendly festivities, food, and full-on celebration.

No matter your age, identity, or interests, there’s something for everyone this Pride season. Show up, support, and celebrate—because the fight for visibility, equity, and joy never goes out of style.

Whether you’re joining the celebration or just soaking in the joy from the sidelines, Pride Events in St. Louis 2025 are a reminder of the strength and spirit of our community. At Hermann London, we’re more than just Realtors — we’re proud supporters of diversity, inclusion, and the vibrant people who make this city home.

If you’re thinking about making a move in St. Louis or want to explore the neighborhoods that truly embrace community, Hermann London Realtors are here to help. Happy Pride!