Pridefest 2017

Central Alabama Pride knows exactly how to celebrate Pride Week, with a series of events that stretches June 2-11 and includes Latin dancing, a drag brunch, a baseball game, a skating party and a performance by the Steel City Men’s Chorus. Of course, there’s the annual Pride Parade in the Lakeview entertainment district and a daylong PrideFest at Sloss Furnaces. Here are 14 ways to show your pride, recognize the LGBTQ community and spread a message of equality and acceptance in Birmingham.
 
June 2 – Out at the field
5:30 pm
Regions Field, 1401 First Ave. South. 
Back by popular demand in partnership with the Birmingham Gay and Lesbian Parenting Group our third annual night with the Birmingham Barons is a great way to check out the amazing Regions Field while enjoying time with your ‘family.’ Tickets available in advance or at the box office at Regions Field.

June 3 – Noche Latina
9:00 pm
Saturn, 200 41st St. South. 
Join us at Saturn starting at 9 p.m. for dance lessons with dancing starting at 10 p.m.

June 3 – Titleholders reunion
9:00 pm
Our Place, 2115 Seventh Ave. South.
Free
Come see current and former titleholders perform.

June 4  – Pride Sharon’s Drag Brunch
Noon
Michael’s Steaks and Seafood, 1903 29th Ave. South.
$15/$20 VIP
Join us at Michael’s for Sharon’s Drag Brunch Pride Edition with special guest Yara Sofia from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 3. There will be a silent auction benefiting Pride along with T-shirts!

June 4 – ?Interfaith service
6:00 pm
Covenant Community Church, 2205 Third St. Northeast, Center Point.
An interfaith service featuring up to 20 different leaders of congregations and faiths all together for a night of worship without judgment.

June 5  – BAO Bingo
7:00 pm
Birmingham AIDS Outreach, 205 32nd St. South.
Bingo at Birmingham AIDS Outreach. Purchase game tickets online as this event sells out quick!

June 6 – ?Pride skate
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Skates 280, 7043 Meadowlark Drive.
Free
Come out and skate with Pride at Skates 280! Skating is free with donations accepted at the door!

June 7 – ?SHOUT! film screening: ‘Dynasty’ night
7:00 pm
Al’s on Seventh, 2627 Seventh Ave. South.
Free
In honor of Central Alabama Pride, Inc. Week, SHOUT presents ‘Dynasty Night!’ In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Steven Carrington coming out, this special event will feature Dynasty inspired drag performances by the amazing Cierra Symone Campbell, Shelby Dillard and Audrina Taylor. There will be an ‘Icons Of Television’ costume contest with a prize basket for the winner including VIP Passes to Sidewalk Film Festival. Don’t miss our super special screening and more!

June 7 – Pride Idol
9:00 pm
Quest Club, 416 24th St. South.
$10
Join us at The Quest for Pride Idol finale! Winner will perform at Pridefest on June 11.”

June 8 – Pride bowling
9:00 pm – midnight
Brunswick Riverview Lanes, 2908 Riverview Road.
$10
Come join us for cosmic bowling at Brunswick Riverview Lanes on 280! Unlimited bowling and shoe rental is included for $10.

June 9 – MCAC queer prom
7:00 pm
Magic City Acceptance Center, 2500 Fourth Ave. South.
Free
Magic City Acceptance Center presents the fourth annual Queer Prom! Free for ages 13-24.

June 9 – Steel City Men’s Chorus
7:00 pm
Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. South. 
It Gets Better 4 Pride! Sponsored by BBVA Compass, Steel City Men’s Chorus. Shawn Pelofsky will take the stage for a comedy show after the Steel City Men’s Chorus show. Tickets available at steelcitymenschorus.org.

June 10 – 29th Central Alabama Pride parade
8:00 pm
Lakeview entertainment district, Seventh Avenue South between 32nd and 21st streets.
Free
Come and enjoy our nighttime Mardis Gras-style parade along Seventh Avenue South! Parade begins at 32nd Street South and ends at Our Place.

June 11 – ?PrideFest 2017
11:00 am
Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St. North.
Free
Our main event features Billy Gilman from “The Voice” and Chi Chi DeVayne from “Rupaul’s Drag Race” Season Eight! A day of fun and entertainment for the whole family with vendors, kids area, local and national entertainment and more.
Note: VIP tickets that include meet-and-greet with headliners are $125 (Gilman or DeVayne) and $150 (both stars).