Pride Festival of Central PA

Pride Ambassador Pageant
2025-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | HMAC, 1110 N. Third St,, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States

Pride Night at Millworks
2025-07-10 16:00 - 22:00 | Millworks, 340 Verbeke St, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Join us for Pride Night at Millworks!
A portion of all proceeds go to supporting the 2025 Pride Festival of Central PA!

50/50 Raffle
2025-07-12 00:00 - 2025-07-26 23:00 | Brownstone Lounge, 412 FORSTER STREET, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
Cash prize of 50% of all money being collected at:
Brownstone Lounge July 18 – 26
Online ticketing now through Festival Day, July 26, at 10:30 PM
Info booth on the day of the festival.
You DO NOT need to be present to win!
Online purchases will have the Order information sent to you as confirmation. Physical tickets will have your order number written on them and added to the drawing.
We will have all of your contact information from your checkout for contact if you are the winner

Tie-Dye with Pride
2025-07-13 13:30 - 18:00 | The Meadow, 1126 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
An inclusive, creative afternoon of color, connection, and celebration sponsored by Salutations Media Co. (SMC), Tie-Dye for Pride is a community art event and fundraiser designed to bring people together while supporting Pride initiatives in Central Pennsylvania. This event will be:

Open to the public with a suggested donation-based entry to benefit the Pride Festival of Central PA
BYOB (Bring Your Own Blank – or Beverage!)
Family-friendly and affirming for all identities

Participants are invited to bring their own clothing items to tie-dye ahead of our local celebrations.
There will also be a limited quantity and sizes of custom Pride-themed t-shirts available for purchase on-site.

Pre-Pride Party at Karma
2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:59 | Karma Entertainment Complex, 706 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
Kick off Pride week in Retro style!
Featuring Elliott with 2 T’s and local queens!
Retro Wardrobe contest!

Zumba with PRIDE
2025-07-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania State Capitol building, 501 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17120, United States
Step up your exercising on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building!
Suggested Donation $10.

Nocturnal Gayme Night
2025-07-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Nocturnal, 236 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Let’s Play a Gayme!
Unlimited arcade play cards for the first 50 people!
5 – 7 p.m.

Another Pre-Pride DANNCE
2025-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | 704 Cielo Lounge/Deck, 704 N. Third St, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Start your celebration of this week’s Pride Festival a few days early with a Pre-Pride DANNCE Party .
Celebrate with DJ Dann and members of the Pride Board.

No cover!

Zumba SIP Pride Party
2025-07-24 18:30 | Karma Entertainment Complex, 706 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
$5 class proceeds go to Pride Festival of Central PA

Candlelight Vigil
2025-07-24 19:00 | Italian Lake, Parkside Lane & Division St, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Celebrating all who have come before us and that we have lost

Pride Parade
2025-07-26 11:00 | PA
IMPORTANT:
Due to unforseen circumstances, the July 26 Pride Parade will now start at 11 AM. Check-in will now start at 9:00 AM.
Downtown Harrisburg route.
Starting on City Island and up Market, left onto 2nd Street, to North, then Front Street to end.

Pride Festival of Central PA
2025-07-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Soldiers Grove, 400 Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA, 17120, United States
SAVE The DATE!

Frank Pizzoli reading: Passionate Outlier: Gay Writers and Allies on Their Work
2025-07-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Pennsylvania State Library, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17120, United States
Award-winning local writer-journalist Frank Pizzoli will hold a special Pride Day reading and book signing of his new book Passionate Outlier: Gay Writers and Allies on Their Work at the Pennsylvania State Library, Law Reading Room, July 26, 2pm.

NOTE: No books will be available for purchase due to State rules. Please purchase beforehand from Rebel Satori Press

The Official Pride Dance Party
2025-07-26 20:00 - 2025-07-27 02:00 | HMAC, 1110 N. Third St,, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
Pride After-Party with headliner Sam Star!

Spirits United Interfaith Pride Service
2025-07-27 18:00 | St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 626 Williams Grove Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, United States
Fellowship with members of the LGBTQIAA+ community from various faith backgrounds in song, prayers, and words of inspiration and encouragement!

DC Live! Summer Series supports PRIDE NIGHT
2025-08-01 19:00 | Riverfront Park, 701 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
🎉🌈 Get ready for a legendary night of music, pride, and celebration! 🌈🎉
Join us on Friday, August 1st at beautiful Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, PA, for PRIDE NIGHT, proudly supported by the Dauphin County Concert Series! 🌟
✨ FREE general admission – bring your friends, your energy, and your love! VIP tickets are available for those who want the ultimate experience.
🎟️ $10 VIP includes early entry with reserved front of stage viewing area
🎤 Live performances by:
🌟 Thelma Houston – GRAMMY Award-winning icon and Masked Singer Runner-Up, ready to bring the house down with her powerhouse vocals!
🌟 Thea Austin – The unmistakable voice behind the global hit “Rhythm Is a Dancer” – get ready to dance the night away!
🎤 Plus, a special performance by rising pop sensation, local favorite, Natalie Ness!
🕖 Doors open at 7 PM – and trust us, you won’t want to miss a minute of this!
Whether you’re dancing under the stars or soaking in the vibes with your community, PRIDE NIGHT is where the magic happens. Let’s come together, celebrate love, and show that in Central PA because ain’t no stopping us now!

Hollywood Casino hosts The Edwards Twins for Pride Festival of Central PA
2025-09-06 17:00 - 23:00 | Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
In support of the Pride Festival of Central PA, Holloywood Casino is hosting The Edwards Twins on the H Stage with local singing drag queens and kings during personality changes

Join the DJ upstairs in the Sky Lounge
The Sky Lounge will feature music and performances from the DJ and our singing queens and kings along with four drag performers.
General Admission (Pride Ambassador) tickets: Access to Sky Lounge + $10 slot play card.
Golden Circle (Lizzie Beaumont) VIP Silver Chalice tickets: Bullpen seating at show. Access to Sky Lounge with 2 drink coupons + $10 slot play card.
Golden Circle (Betty Whitecastle) VIP Gold Nugget tickets: Front of stage seating at show. Access to Sky Lounge with 4 drink coupons + $10 slot play card.
Dress in your most fabulous threads and compete for prizes in these categories:
RAVISHING RED CARPET: Swish up your swank and put on the ritz with lux tuxes and gorgeous gowns.
CLASSIC CHARACTER COSTUME: Fidelity is the name of the game: Don the persona of your favorite movie character.
EPIC HOLLYWOOD ORIGINAL: Free your mind and blow us away with the amazing products of your creative imagination.
Value of the winning prize for each category: $100 in slot play courtesy of Hollywood Casino!

Pride Festival - Community Meeting
2025-10-08 19:00 | 704 Cielo Lounge/Deck, 704 N. Third St, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Please join us for a Community Meeting to give feedback on the 33rd Pride Festival of Central PA.
Meeting will be held at Cielo lounge/deck at 704 Lounge.

Pride Tea Dance October
2025-10-12 16:00 - 20:00 | HMAC, 1110 N. Third St,, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
Enjoy the Tea Dance entertainment this month with DJ Kuhmelion!
$5 cover. Cash at door or Ticket.

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Harrisburg
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-01 23:30 | PA
Two nights of WICKED good fun.

October 31, 4PM – 12AM
November 1, 4PM – 12AM

Featured image is for the Mid-party fundraiser site on Oct 31.
The Pride Festival of Central PA has a limited number of tickets that will directly benefit Pride Festival that may be purchased on-line and may also be sold for cash at several venues over the next few weeks for $15.
You will receive ticket(s) from the Pride Festival of Central PA. You will not need these except as a verification that your order was processed.
We will enter your information and you will receive an email from Eventbrite with the subject –
Order Confirmation for The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) – Harrisburg.
This email will have a link to the ticket with the QR code that you will need for check-in. View and save your tickets before the event
Go to My Tickets
Access your tickets in the Eventbrite app before your event, and add them to your phone’s digital wallet for the fastest entry!
Tickets are good for both nights!
Thank you for supporting the Pride Festival of Central PA!!!

Bars on both nights of the Halloween Crawl include:

704 Bar
Brownstone Lounge – Mid-party site, 7PM – 9PM
JB Lovedraft’s MicroPub
Karma
Nocturnal – After-Party site, 10PM – 12AM
The Vegetable Hunter
Zembie’s Sports Tavern
Zeroday Brewing Company Taproom – Check-in site, 4PM – 6PM

Don’t miss out on the hottest Halloween event of the year! Get your tickets now, dress to scare, and let the hauntingly good times roll! 👻

👻 Let’s Get Spooky! 👻
🧛 Join The SCARIEST BAR CRAWL EVER!
🍻 2-3 DRINKS OR SHOTS INCLUDED!
🚫 NO COVER AT ALL BARS, MID PARTY, & AFTER PARTY
🥤 CRAWL WITH US STADIUM CUP AND BOTTLE OPENER LANYARD!
🍻 EXCLUSIVE DRINK SPECIALS
😋 FOOD SPECIALS AT PARTNER VENUES!
📸 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS!
🔥 AWESOME AFTER PARTY!
🎟️ CUSTOM HALLOWEEN BADGE WITH VOUCHERS
💰 $1,000 NATIONAL COSTUME CONTEST

Harrisburg’s Halloween Crawl with US

Second Sunday in the City
2025-11-09 16:00 - 20:00 | 704 Cielo Lounge/Deck, 704 N. Third St, Harrisburg, PA, United States
NOTE: Venue change to 704 Cielo lounge for this month!!
Dannce party @ HMAC – This month only @ 704 Cielo Lounge
November music by DJ Dann & DJ Karl!
$5 cover

Community Skate
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Olympic Skating Rink, 60 E. Shady Lane, Enola, PA, 17070, United States
Hosted by Betty Whitecastle!

Second Sunday in the City
2025-12-14 16:00 - 20:00 | HMAC, 1110 N. Third St,, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
Dance Party @ HMAC
December music by DJ Michael J!
$5 cover

Second Sunday in the City Dance Party
2026-01-11 16:00 - 20:00 | HMAC, 1110 N. Third St,, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States

Second Sunday in the City Dance Party
2026-03-08 16:00 - 20:00 | 704 Cielo Lounge/Deck, 704 N. Third St, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Lighting the Way to Pride 5
2026-03-28 20:00 | Karma Entertainment Complex, 706 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17102, United States
Join us at the halfway point to the Pride Festival for an amazing night with the 14th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 9 winner winner, Angeria Paris VanMichaels!

VIP tickets – Meet & Greet experience includes your M&G with Angeria Paris VanMichaels, 1 drink ticket ($5 value), exclusive VIP bar access, and food and snacks!
Benefiting the Pride Festival of Central PA 2026!

2nd Sunday in the City Dance Party
2026-04-12 16:00 - 20:00 | 704 Cielo Lounge/Deck, 704 N. Third St, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Pride Bowling Party
2026-04-25 21:00 - 23:59 | ABC West Lanes, 6454 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsbug, PA, 17050, United States

Second Sunday in the City Dance Party “Celebration of Mother’s Day” May
2026-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | 704 Cielo Lounge/Deck, 704 N. Third St, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and movement! Step into an electrifying atmosphere filled with great vibes, soulful beats, and a vibrant crowd ready to dance the afternoon into evening. Whether you’re celebrating with Mom, friends, or just bringing your own beautiful energy, this is the place to be.

DAME GLENDA Memorial Tour Pride Benefit Show
2026-05-29 22:00 - 23:59 | 704 Lounge, 704 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA, United States
🌈✨ Get ready for a night of power, pride, and unforgettable performances! ✨🌈
Expect fierce talent, stunning artistry, and a night that honors pride while giving back. This is more than a show — it’s a movement, a tribute, and a celebration you won’t want to miss. 💖🔥
