Come have some fun and party like it’s 1985. Let’s celebrate and lift up an organization that’s been part of and serving this community for 40 years! You won’t regret it.
Tennessee Equality Project will host the annual Big Gay Dance Party at Crosstown Theater on June 6 to kick off Mid-South Pride. Gilead sponsors the party in conjunction with Memphis Pride.
The Big Gay Dance Party kicks off Memphis Pride events every year with a theme relevant to national and local issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s event marks the thirteenth volume of the party.
This year’s theme is all about partying like it’s 1985. The event benefits Memphis-based Friends For All, which has provided services to the Mid-South community since 1985. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best ’80s fit and prepare to dance the night away!
The Pride Parade is scheduled to step off on June 21st at 12PM on Beale Street. Admission is free. Learn More
The 2025 Memphis Pride Festival has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 14, at the iconic Overton Park Shell.
Festival hours and other details are still being ironed out, but what matters most is making space for everyone who brings this celebration to life. So mark your calendar, tell your crew, and start planning now. Pride isn’t just a moment. It’s how we show up, and we can’t wait to gather with you again.
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