Multiple US Cities Celebrate Pride Month with Festivals, Flag Raisings, Solidarity Events

Multiple communities across the United States are actively celebrating and recognizing Pride Month with events and official acknowledgments in 2025. Mount Pleasant will host a Pride Festival with food trucks, a Two-Spirit presentation, local vendors, and an after-party drag show, emphasizing celebration and advocacy for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Northport Village held its third annual Pridefest flag-raising ceremony, featuring speeches from local leaders and faith representatives who stressed the importance of solidarity and action to support the LGBTQ+ community. New Haven marked Pride Month with a flag raising and reflections on progress, highlighting the city's commitment to inclusivity and the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization, alongside partnerships with the New Haven Pride Center. Grand Haven's city council recognized Pride Month officially and plans a festival with a worship service, drag shows, music, and family-friendly activities, underscoring the mental health benefits of visible support for LGBTQ+ individuals. These events collectively demonstrate a nationwide effort to celebrate diversity, foster community support, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.