
Festival Schedule
Plan your day
Join us at the waterfront for a short Opening Ceremony right at Noon. In addition to marking the day, we’ll review where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going as an organization, all thanks to YOU!Then, DJ DigiMark will get us going, and the Vendors and Food Trucks will be in full swing all day!
Hop all around the festival, and look for the 6 Pride and Seek signs. Take a photo and post to social media, tagging @ghpride.official – Once you complete all 6 stations, head over to the merch booth and claim your prize! p.s. If you don’t have or want to post to social media, that’s okay! You can complete a checklist instead (available at the merch booth).
This year’s Kids’ Zone is filled with a variety of different entertainment throughout the day. We’re kicking off with a story time from our Loutit District Library friends and will be finishing off the day with presentations from Blandford Nature Center! We have several crafts suited for all skill levels– Adopting a pet rock, pinwheel decorating, and bracelet making! Throughout the day, we’ll keep the energy going with a bounce house, face painting, yard games, and becoming the art at our
Our Pride Market exists to celebrate our LGBTQ+ business owners and artists while also providing access to community resources and businesses that want to see our queer community thrive!
If you’ve seen their show in the community, or caught these Queens at last year’s Pride, you know this is a can’t-miss! We’ll see ya down here – remember to tip your queens! With appearances by Kimberly Denae Korruption, Petty Lewinsky, Jasinya Maria Sanchez, Poppy Smic, Cocky Divine
A free souvenir of the day! Come take silly photos with your crew (or solo!) to remember the day. Photos are delivered digitally so you can’t lose ’em! 😉
DJ DigiMark has been a fixture in the Midwest club and LGBTQ+ scene for over a decade, earning a reputation for high-energy sets, seamless video mixing, and creative mashups. With a style that blends house, EDM, top 40 remixes, and throwback favorites, he brings a unique combination of music and visuals to every set. Whether in a packed nightclub or an outdoor festival, DJ DigiMark’s passion for connecting with the crowd and creating an unforgettable experience always shines through.
Hosted by Veronica Scott – come through for fun, prizes, and loads of laughter! Totally free, all are welcome! Located under the entertainment tent in the merchant area
A can’t-miss! Alise King delivers R&B Soul and has opened for Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Dru Hill, Monica, Brownstone, George Clinton, NEXT, Bobby Brown, Chantè Moore, Kelly Price, 702
Catch the second set
With a style that’s equal parts groove and gut-punch, deadbeatdad (formally Lipstick Jodi) is here to make you move and give you something to cry about. Drawing inspiration from electronic, pop, and indie sounds, deadbeatdad is crafting tracks that fuse dance-floor energy with brooding storytelling. With a passion for pushing musical limits and exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and connection, deadbeatdad creates music that feels both personal and universally relatable. Known for their innovative production and bold sonic experimentation, deadbeatdad is rapidly making a mark on the alt-pop scene
Join us for an inclusive & intimate space that rotates between music, story telling, and poetry along with acoustic/stripped songs and musically backed poetry pieces. About Derek: A wanderer, wonderer, and writer; Derek enjoys taking large bites of life and breaking them down into digestible syllables. Holding ordinations in theology, licensing in psychology, and a passion for mythology, Derek dives as deep as he can into the parts of life that are hard to describe – the parts that make
Catch the final set
A local-high energy cover band showcasing your favorite hits
Family friendly entertainment all day long!
Entertainment
Grab a beverage and meal from a local food truck and watch the shows! We've got local artists playing live music, Drag shows, a live DJ, and more!
Check the Schedule!Featuring Goods, Services, by local artists and makers!
Vendor Fair
Be ready to check out the services, wares, and crafts created by members and supporters of the Queer Community.
Check out the booths!Show up hungry, the food trucks will be waiting!
Pride Food Court
Grab a beverage and meal from a local food vendor and watch the shows! We'll have tables set up at the waterfront to eat in comfort.
Check out the food vendorsKids Activity Area
Uplift our Youth
Check it out: A bounce house, balloon twister, face painting, lawn games, monarch exhibit with rock painting, parachute bay, and SO MUCH MORE. Your little is bound to have an amazing time!
Check the schedule!Grand Haven Pride's priority is to celebrate our LGBTQI+ neighbors
Community
Let's face it: it's not always easy to find and make connections with other members of the Queer Community around Grand Haven. Let's get together and celebrate each other, meet some new friends, and have a good time!
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