{"id":297683,"date":"2026-06-05T21:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/297683\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:10:19","slug":"pride-month-2026-find-events-in-south-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/297683\/","title":{"rendered":"Pride Month 2026: Find events in South Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

June is Pride Month and we have curated a roundup of events planned throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. Prices may not include taxes. And keep coming back as we will be adding events to this list.<\/p>\n

Broward County<\/p>\n

\u2018Coming Out Of The Shadows\u2019<\/p>\n

This photo exhibit, subtitled \u201cLiving Gay In Fort Lauderdale during the 1960s,\u201d is presented by History Fort Lauderdale, which debuted the gallery show during its annual Take PRIDE reception at The Galleria mall on May 28. The images of pre-Stonewall Fort Lauderdale are presented in collaboration with Florida International University and the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.<\/p>\n

WHEN: Exhibit open during regular mall hours through the end of June<\/p>\n

WHERE: Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.<\/a><\/p>\n

COST: Free<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: historyfortlauderdale.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\"By<\/p>\n

Jerry Coffey<\/p>\n

By the early 1970s, Fort Lauderdale had became home to many gay residents and transformed into one of the nation\u2019s most popular gay tourist destinations with attractions such as the Marlin Beach Hotel, pictured above in the “Coming Out Of The Shadows” exhibit. (Jerry Coffey\/Courtesy)
\nOakland Park Pride<\/p>\n

There will be live entertainment, DJs, food trucks, drag queens, roaming entertainers (jugglers, stilt walkers), games, kids\u2019 activities and more.<\/p>\n

WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 5<\/p>\n

WHERE: Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park<\/a><\/p>\n

COST: Free admission<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: oaklandparkfl.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Reese of @perfectlookphotos<\/p>\n

The Sun-Kissed Rooftop Pool Party at The Easton Rooftop Pool and Lounge will be part of FL BlaQ Out Pride Weekend. (Reese of @perfectlookphotos\/Courtesy)
\nFL BlaQ Out Pride Weekend<\/p>\n

This slate of events will encompass live performances, nightlife, wellness activations, leadership conversations and cultural programming. These include a Back To BlaQ Showcase Ball,<\/a>\u00a0a \u201cWelcome to the South\u201d Block Party and Festival, a \u201cBlack II Broadway\u201d musical experience (honoring Jennifer Holliday<\/a>), and a Sun-Kissed Rooftop Pool Party.<\/p>\n

WHEN: June 5-7<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Back To BlaQ Showcase Ball\u201d \u2014 at The Manor Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cWelcome to the South\u201d Block Party \u2014 Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve, 1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cBlack II Broadway\u201d \u2014 at Gray Box Theater, 1444 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sun-Kissed Rooftop Pool Party \u2014 The Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge, 721 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/p>\n

COST: $27.25-$58; \u201cWelcome to the South\u201d Block Party will have free admission<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: backtoblaqfl.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"FLoatarama<\/p>\n

Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel<\/p>\n

FLoatarama will return for the seventh time along Fort Lauderdale\u2019s Intracoastal Waterway on Saturday, June 13. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)<\/p>\n

\"Decorated<\/p>\n

Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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Decorated boats float along the New River in downtown Ft. Lauderdale during the 4th annual FLoatarama Flotilla on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The flotilla is the largest Pride on Water event in America and an official Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival event. The FLoatarama Flotilla is sponsored by Visit Lauderdale and Sun Dream Yacht Charters. (Mike Stocker\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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\nFLoatarama<\/p>\n

Marysol Patton, a la \u201cThe Real Housewives of Miami,\u201d will be the grand marshall for the seventh annual FLoatarama Flotilla<\/a> along Fort Lauderdale\u2019s Intracoastal Waterways. If you don\u2019t want to enter your own boat, then you can party on the Sun Dream Yacht Catalina for a brunch cruise featuring a live DJ, premium open bar and entertainment, followed by a waterfront T-Dance celebration.<\/p>\n

WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13<\/p>\n

WHERE: The launch and T-Dance will be at Bokamper\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill (Intracoastal dock and patio, respectively), 3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/p>\n

COST: $150<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: floatarama.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride<\/p>\n

This huge celebration fills up six blocks of Wilton Drive with entertainment, seven stages, food, drinks and vendor shopping. A literal highlight of the event is the Glow Night Parade at 8 p.m., which will include illuminated floats, vehicles and colorful pedestrians.<\/p>\n

WHEN: 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 20<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wilton Drive in downtown Wilton Manors, from Northeast 20th Street to 26th Street<\/a> (at Five Points<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2022 On Wilton Drive, gate entrances are near Tropics Grille to the south and Rosie\u2019s Bar & Grill to the northeast.<\/p>\n

COST:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 General admission is $15 in advance, $18 at the gate<\/p>\n

\u2022 VIP is $125 in advance, $175 at the gate<\/p>\n

\u2022 VIP Private Club is $250 in advance, $275 at the gate<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: stonewallpride.lgbt<\/a><\/p>\n

Palm Beach County<\/p>\n

\u2018Lost and Found: LGBTQIA+ Identity and Space in South Florida\u2019<\/p>\n

As the title spells out, this exhibition presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County shows how LGBTQIA+ identity has been represented in public life as well as the queer communities and groups that were \u2014 and are \u2014 safe spaces (such as The Bunker Artspace, Compass Community Center, Gay Polo League<\/a>, Lake Worth Playhouse, Transpire Help, H.G. Roosters<\/a> and more).<\/p>\n

WHEN: Exhibit is open through the end of June; an opening reception<\/a> will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10<\/p>\n

WHERE: Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

COST:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Free admission for reception<\/p>\n

\u2022 $12 admission for museum<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: pbchistory.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Stonewall Ball 2026<\/p>\n

This time around, the annual event will evoke a speakeasy-style evening with a Lavender Lounge, so guests are encouraged to dress up in 1920s-inspired fashion. The fundraiser for the Compass Community Center, which serves Palm Beach County, will include dancing, live entertainment, immersive speakeasy-style performances, a silent auction, VIP Awards, cocktail reception, light bites and more. This event is for adults age 21 and older.<\/p>\n

WHEN:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 VIP Awards & Cocktail Reception is from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 20<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dance Party is 9 p.m.-midnight<\/p>\n

WHERE: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

COST: $50-$600; ticket sales end June 10<\/p>\n

INFORMATION: compasslgbtq.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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