Celebrate PRIDE Week (May 31–June 6) with a joyful lineup of music, parades, connection, and unforgettable moments for everyone.

Schedule of Events

An aerial view of the Star of Saugatuck sailing down the river.
PRIDE Paddle Cruises
PRIDE Parade
Performances by
Sixteen Candles &
Hello Weekend

Sunday, May 31

PRIDE Tea Dance
4pm • The Dunes Resort

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Monday, June 1

PRIDE Putt Putt
5:30pm • Saugatuck Mini Golf

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Tuesday, June 2

Pickle & PRIDE Pickleball Tournament
4pm–6pm • Schultz Park

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PRIDE Paddle Cruises
5pm & 7pm • Star of Saugatuck

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Wednesday, June 3

That’s What Friends Are For:
Author Spotlight Featuring Wade Rouse
5:30pm–6:30pm • Saugatuck-Douglas District Library

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CommUNITY PRIDE Social
6:30pm–8:30pm • Saugatuck-Douglas History Center

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Thursday, June 4

An Evening at the Kirby
Featuring Tim Bahr, VP, Leadership Giving, HRC
5pm–5:30pm: Reception/Cash Bar
5:30pm–6:30pm: HRC Presentation
7pm–9pm: Ticketed Dinner (Advance Reservations Required)
J. Paul’s Dining Room at The Kirby Hotel

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Friday, June 5

Jazz for Justice Block Party
5:30pm–8:30pm • All Saints’ Episcopal Church

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Saturday, June 6

2026 2 Mile PRIDE Color Run/Walk
8:30am: Registration
9:30am: Run/Walk
Downtown Douglas

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CommUNITY PRIDE Parade
10:30am: Lineup Saugatuck High School
11:00am: Parade
Saugatuck High School to Beery Field

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PRIDE in the Park
Featuring Sixteen Candles and Hello Weekend
11:30am–6:00pm • Beery Field

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Stay and play at the largest LGBTQ+ resort in the Midwest, or opt for a more quiet getaway at a charming B&B. Whatever type of escape you want to experience, there’s a perfect place here for you to relax in comfort.

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