It's Pride Month. Here are events happening in, around Ottawa County to celebrate, educate

OTTAWA COUNTY — With the onset of June, Ottawa County communities are preparing to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with annual Pride festivals.

Pride festivals are vibrant community gatherings that celebrate LGBTQIA+ identity, culture and achievements while advocating for equal rights and visibility. They typically feature a mix of parades, live musical performances, drag shows, educational workshops and vendor booths.

Most festivals take place annually in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, which served as a pivotal turning point for the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement.

Here are festivals scheduled this month:

Grand Haven Pride Festival

• When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, June 13
• Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N. Harbor Drive, Grand Haven
• Description: This fourth annual outdoor waterfront festival includes an opening ceremony, a Pride vendor market, food trucks, drag queen bingo, poetry readings and live DJ entertainment.
• Activities: A dedicated Kids' Zone runs from noon- 5 p.m., featuring library story time, Blandford Nature Center presentations, face painting, a bounce house and crafts. Evening celebrations continue with dancing at the Musical Fountain and an after-party at Burzurk Brewing.
• Cost: Free.
• Website: Official event details can be found on the Grand Haven Pride Festival website.

Holland Pride Festival

• When: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27
• Where: Kollen Park & Heinz Waterfront Walkway, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland
• Description: Hosted by local nonprofit Out On The Lakeshore, Holland's 24th annual celebration serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser. The festival brings together live musical entertainment — including a closing performance by the Grace Theisen Band — food trucks, merchandise vendors, and community resource booths.
• Associated Events: Holland hosts supporting events throughout June, including an Open Mic Night at the Herrick District Library, a "Fiber Fest" arts event, and "The Disco Ball" drag show and dance party.
• Cost: Free admission.
• Website: Full schedules are hosted on the Holland Pride event page.

Hudsonville Area Pride

• When: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, July 11
• Where: 4950 32nd Ave., Hudsonville
• Description: Organized collaboratively by Hudsonville Area Pride, Ottawa Area Center for Pride and Inclusive Ottawa County, this mid-summer event expands regional visibility.
• Website: Event listings and community updates are managed through the Hudsonville Area Pride Facebook page.

Other West Michigan Pride events

Grand Rapids Pride Festival

• When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and noon-8 p.m. Sunday, June 21
• Where: Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
• Description: In its 38th year, the largest LGBTQIA+ festival in West Michigan expands to a two-day format. Run by the Grand Rapids Pride Center, the event features a beer garden, sensory space, youth area, 200+ vendor booths, food courts, and national headlining artists.
• Cost: Free (donations requested)
• Website: grpride.org/pride-festival

Community events

• The Disco Ball: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13. A designated community drag show and high-energy dance party held at the Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Holland.
• Holland Pride Speaker Series: Hosted at alternating local institutions, including the Holland Museum, Herrick District Library branches, and the Out On The Lakeshore Community Center throughout June. These educational presentations focus on local LGBTQ+ regional history and storytelling.
• Holland Fiber Fest: A specialized daytime creative arts gathering focused on fiber arts and crafts celebration held at the Holland Area Arts Council on Eighth Street.
• Community Connections (BYOFF): 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 21. A casual, outdoor social meet-up where attendees are encouraged to "Bring Your Own Food & Friends" to connect in local parks. Updates on park locations are published directly via the Grand Haven Pride Events Hub.
• The Ottawa Area Center for Pride runs ongoing identity-specific programming during Pride season, including the L.I.G.H.T. Support Group: A recurring, safe-space monthly meeting tailored specifically for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse residents seeking local peer community connections.
• Haus of Disco: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Performance art event with fashion, drag, and DJs at Four Star Theatre, Grand Rapids (Tickets start at $20).
• Big Ole Rainbow Party: 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13. A colorful Pride-themed restaurant social gathering at SILVA, Grand Rapids.
• GR Pride Queens Drag Brunch: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 14. A drag performance brunch at One Bourbon, Grand Rapids (Tickets required).
• Pride Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, June 19. A special 30th anniversary commemorative musical celebration at St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids.
• Cheers, Queers! Social Event: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 25. A casual LGBTQIA+ meet-and-greet hosted by the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation at Lotus Brew Coffee.

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