It’s Pride Month. Here are 12 ways to celebrate with events in the Triangle
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- Raleigh hosts its 13th annual Pride festival with events for adults and families.
- Cary, Chapel Hill and Fayetteville offer markets, music and parades all month.
- Additional events include book clubs, drag shows and cultural celebrations.
Pride Month is back in the Triangle, and the region is commemorating it with a host of events for all.
Celebrations around Raleigh include pride parades, festivals, brunch, book readings and more throughout June.
Here is how you can celebrate this year:
Out! Raleigh Pride
What: The LGBT Center of Raleigh hosts the 13th annual LGBTQ+ festival. Friday night features entertainment and vendors for 18+, while Saturday offers a free, family-friendly festival with live performances, local art, food and a KidsZone. The event supports the LGBT Center of Raleigh and its community programs.
Where: Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh
When: Friday, June 20, 6–10 p.m. (Out! Raleigh at Night); Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Main festival)
Cost: Free
Cary Pride Month events
What: Cary Pride Night Market
Browse 45 to 50 local vendors offering handmade goods, art, and tasty bites from food trucks. Some will offer themed activities and entertainment tailored to the season.
Where: Cary Park, 319 S. Academy St.
When: Friday, June 6, 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Pride Pop-Up Chorus
What: Sing “Bennie and the Jets” and “Good Luck, Babe” with a community chorus—no experience needed.
Where: The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St.
When: Thursday, June 12, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $22
Pride in the Park
What: Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from local restaurants while celebrating Pride with hands-on fun, such as friendship bracelet making, bubble play, ribbon wands, and lawn games.
Where: Downtown Cary Park, 319 S. Academy St.
When: Sunday, June 29, Noon–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Promenade for Pride
What: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Pride Promenade
Hear featured speakers and march to a street market with art vendors, performances, interactive activities like mural painting and crafting, plus food, drinks, and community nonprofits. Welcoming event for all ages.
Where: Peace & Justice Plaza to 140 West Plaza, Chapel Hill
When: Saturday, June 7, Noon - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Fayetteville Pride Festival
What: The Fayetteville Pride Festival features live performances, community art projects, food and vendors, and kid and teen areas.
Where: Crown Expo Center, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville
When: Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Wake Forest Pride Book Club
The featured public event at the Wake Forest Pride Book Club will be a discussion of the book “This is How You Lose the Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
Where: Wake Forest Community Library, 400 E. Holding Ave.
When: Monday, June 9, 6-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Triangle-area Pride Month events
Morrisville Pride: Music in the Park: Friday, June 6, 6–8:30 p.m.
Apex Pride Festival: Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rainbow Agriculture: Taking Pride in Farming: Friday, June 27, 4-5 p.m.
Carrboro Orgullo Pride Celebration: Saturday, June 14, 5-8 p.m.
This story was originally published June 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM.