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Entertainment Schedule
In addition to the Vendor Booths, Food Court and more, you can count on these scheduled events throughout the day!
Important note: while this festival is entirely free, please consider tipping your Queens if you are able. We’ll have plenty of single dollar bills for exchanging throughout the day!
Festival Kickoff
Please come down for a short Opening Ceremony right at Noon. Then, DJ Jason will get us going, and the Vendors and Food Trucks will be in full swing all day!
Kids Activity Corner
Bring your kids over for art projects, reading, face painting, games, and: a bounce house! Located near the splash pad, east of the stage. See the map for specifics.
Connection Corner
Think of recess for adults (18+)! Lawn games, facilitated meet-and-greets and more so we can not only be in the same space as queer and affirming neighbors, but to also engage and interact with each other!
Note: some scheduled activities may not work depending on the volume from the stage - but we're all flexible ;)Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Please check out the Tri-Cities Historical Museum booth in the vendor area! They're putting a call out for anyone interested in submitting an oral history about LGBTQIA+ in the tri-cities area. They'll take your contact info during the festival, and set up a another time to record an interview. This is a fantastic way to contribute to our local history and all view points and experiences are encouraged to sign up!
M-Pox and Covid Vaccinations
Please come by the Ottawa County Health Department booth for M-Pox and Covid Vaccinations all day long! There are no eligibility requirements – anyone who wants to be vaccinated will be welcomed. Additionally, information on sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment will be available.
Drag Show - Hosted by Veronica Scott and DeeDee Chaunte
With appearances by Dymond Denae, Cocky Divine, Dona Tella, and Reba Rose Rau
Featuring: DJ Jason GDrag Queen Bingo
Come to play, stay to win! Fun prizes for our winners throughout the afternoon - play as long or as little as you like!
Dance Party with DJ Jason
DJ Jason knows how to get the crowd going - put your best (or worst!) moves on full display! ????
MI Drag Brunch ft. The Brunchettes
We couldn't think of a better way to close out the entertainment schedule, either! If you love a good Drag Show, you won't want to miss this!
Note: Brunch will not be served.. but you *can* grab food from the Pride Food Court!Pride Themed Musical Fountain
The city is officially putting on a Pride-themed night for the musical fountain! Keep the party going while enjoying a cornerstone of downtown Grand Haven's summer nights with Diana Ross, Cher, Lady Gaga and more!
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More events celebrating and supporting GH Pride
Yoga on the Beach
Wildflower Yoga Studio will be offering FREE beach yoga before the first ever Grand Haven PRIDE festival kicks off! Join Jenn Jettner at the Grand Haven City Beach from 8:30-9:30am for Poses for Pride! Be sure to dress in layers and bring a beach towel, water bottle, and of course a great attitude!
Pride Worship Service
Hosted by St. John's Episcopal Church, a $5,000 sponsor of GH Pride!
Join SJE down at the waterfront at 10am, before the festival begins. St. John's has been a vocal, powerful support of the local LGBTQ+ community. But trust: this is no bait-and-switch effort. If you're interested or curious about what it's like to attend an affirming church, this is your chance to try it out. Bonus: you won't even have to step inside the church ;)
