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Philly Black Pride
“Party with a purpose” and celebrate love in all its forms at Philly Black Pride.
The highly anticipated annual Pride event draws thousands of attendees to Center City for four days of celebrations and community building.
While centered at host hotel Club Quarters, Philly Black Pride pops up in venues across the city with events that highlight the community’s resilience and empower LGBTQ+ people of color.
This year’s slate of festivities is themed Love is Love, and guests can expect a jam-packed lineup of free and ticketed mixers, parties, educational programming and more, focusing on everything from gaming to wellness.
Philly Black Pride takes place April 24 through 27, 2025.
Encompassing 15-plus events, Philly Black Pride uplifts Philadelphia’s community of LGBTQ+ people of color while highlighting available services, including physical and mental health resources.
Attendees can look forward to a game night, a wellness retreat, a ball and an educational summit — not to mention a slew of mixers and parties — over the long weekend.
— Photo courtesy Philly Black Pride
The Gay Gamez
Pass the controller, please. Connect with other gamers over food, drink, live music and some good-old-fashioned nerdy fun at this free celebration of gaming, inclusion and pride.
Everyone — from seasoned competitors to the gaming-curious — is welcome, so get your RSVP in and let the games begin!
Where: Location TBA
Queerly Beloved
The creative juices are flowing. From James Baldwin and Alvin Ailey to Laverne Cox, Billy Porter and Philly’s own Saphira Cristal, arts and culture owe so much to Black LGBTQ+ creatives.
Talented visual and performing artists pay tribute to the artistry and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community at the Queerly Beloved artist showcase, hosted by local musician Julian King. RSVP is encouraged for the free event.
Where: REC Philly, 901 Market Street, Suite #2120
In Love We Rise: Philadelphia Black Pride Flag Raising
The weekend of celebration and LGBTQ+ pride officially kicks off in the heart of Philadelphia with a celebratory program at City Hall.
Connect with Philly’s LGBTQ+ community of color and enjoy inspiring speeches, live music and more during the Philadelphia Black Pride Flag Raising.
Where: City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Welcome Reception
Philly Black Pride’s kickoff festivities continue with a welcoming (and free!) opening night reception at the festival’s host hotel, Club Quarters.
Setting the tone for the long weekend of inclusivity and visibility, the evening honors the diverse identities and shared history that make up Philly’s LGBTQ+ community. Come ready to mix, mingle and make new friends. Advance RSVP is encouraged.
Where: Club Quarters, 1628 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Welcome Black Happy Hour & Mixer
Raise your glass to the start of another incredible Philly Black Pride weekend at the Welcome Black Happy Hour & Mixer.
Drinks and conversation flow at Luna Lounge as DJ EI International spins your favorite R&B, Reggae and Afrobeats hits.
Seating is first come, first served at the free, adults-only event, but RSVP is encouraged.
Where: Luna Lounge, Philadelphia, 10 S Front Street, 2nd Floor
Rooted: Wellness Retreat
Take charge of your health and happiness at this free, holistic wellness retreat.
Explore a variety of restorative practices meant to connect you with your mind, body and spirit, including yoga, breathwork and sound healing, and sit in on workshops about mental health, ancestral healing and queer spirituality at the Rooted: Wellness Retreat. RSVP is encouraged.
Where: Phield House, 814 Spring Garden Street
Posse Ball
Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community shows up and shows out in a big way to pay homage Philly’s legendary ballroom scene (now over 35 years old) and cheer on the ballroom icons of today.
Admission is free, but advance RSVP is encouraged.
Where: Billy Penn Studios, 1516 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Grown Folks Only
Music not hitting the way it used to? Step back in time and party like it’s 1999 at this millennial-approved grown and sexy bash. (Everyone’s welcome!)
Don your favorite throwback fits and get down to your favorite songs from the ’90s and 2000s. Tickets are required.
Where: Club 624, 624 S. 6th Street
Thrive: Black LGBTQ+ Empowerment Summit
The inaugural Thrive: Black LGBTQ+ Summit brings LGBTQ+ leaders, activists and community members together for a day of candid conversation and community.
Dive deep into some of the most pressing topics affecting the community, including sexual liberation, masculinity, transgender resilience and LGBTQ+ family-building.
You’ll leave inspired and empowered with helpful knowledge and new tools to use in your everyday life and community.
The full schedule of panel discussions can be found on the official website. Admission is free with RSVP.
Where: PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead Street
The Block Party
It’s getting hot in here — so let’s take this party outside.
Philly Black Pride hits us with top-tier vibes at its version of a peak Philadelphia tradition: The Block Party. Hit the streets for drinks, music, dancing and more. Admission is free, but advance RSVP is encouraged.
Where: 200 S. 13th Street
The Finale: Philly Black Pride Closeout Event
Give Philly Black Pride the send-off it deserves.
“The Party of all Parties,” The Finale is an epic evening of non-stop action (a movie, if you will) at ROAR Nightclub. Turn up with host Big Sexy, a popping lineup of four DJs, drinks and more. Tickets are required.
Where: Roar Nightclub, 939 N. Delaware Avenue
This is just a taste of what Philly Black Pride offers this year.
Events are open to the public, though some require individual tickets, registration or cover charges.
You can check out the complete lineup of events by clicking the button below.
Philadelphia Black Pride’s mission is to improve the living and social environments of LGBTQ+ people of color in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection through public advocacy and quality social events.
In addition to the annual Philly Black Pride festival, the organization hosts year-round programming to support community development.
For more information about Philly Black Pride, click the button below.
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The only way to fully experience Philly? Stay over.
Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks.
Or maybe you’d prefer to buy two Philly hotel nights and get a third night for free? Then book the new Visit Philly 3-Day Stay package.
Which will you choose?