{"id":56006,"date":"2025-06-02T20:22:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T00:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=56006"},"modified":"2025-06-02T20:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T00:23:12","slug":"polk-pride-2025-event-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/06\/02\/polk-pride-2025-event-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk Pride 2025 event roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cInTENtionally Proud\u201d \u2014 that\u2019s the theme of this year\u2019s Polk Pride<\/a> events in honor of the organization\u2019s 10th anniversary, happening June 7-14. Honor the LGBTQ+ community by joining these events around Swan City throughout Pride Month.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kick-Off Party
The festivities begin on Saturday, June 7 at this brunch at Union Hall (1023 S. Florida Ave.) featuring drinks and drag performances from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets<\/a> are $15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride for Youth
LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-17 can join a free, chaperoned celebration at the United Women\u2019s Club of Lakeland (1515 Williamsburg Sq.) on Wednesday, June 11, 6:30-9 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride in Faith
Local faith leaders and guest speakers will come together at Beacon Hill Fellowship (220 W. Beacon Rd.) to share their perspectives + experiences. This free event takes place on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a week full of events, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Friday Night Pride
Head to The Parrot (1030 E. Main St.) to kick off Pride weekend with drinks, dancing, and drag performances on Friday, June 13. Pay your $10 cover at the door to party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at this 21+ event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride in the Park
Polk Pride\u2019s biggest event of the year takes place in Munn Park on Saturday, June 14. Drop in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet dozens of vendors and enjoy plenty of entertainment. This event is family-friendly and open to all. Want to help out as a volunteer? Sign up for a shift<\/a> from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride After Dark
After Pride in the Park, sashay away to Union Hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for a night of drag performances, headlined by Denali from \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race.\u201d Snag<\/a> a general admission ticket for $29, or go for the VIP meet-and-greet for $75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Polk Pride was started in 2015 to raise awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community through annual and monthly events. Its partners include the Lakeland Youth Alliance<\/a>, a nonprofit that provides support for LGBTQ+ youth, and the national Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays<\/a> organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love a party, but Pride is also a prime time to give back. Donations<\/a> to the Youth Alliance help provide support to LGBTQ+ youth in our community. Pro tip: Donating to the Lakeland Youth Alliance will also benefit Polk Pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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