As home of the largest indoor Pride festival in the South, Baton Rouge offers an abundance of LGBTQ+-owned and affirming businesses, as well as pride events throughout the month of June. You can show your support on your next trip to Baton Rouge by checking out the businesses and events listed below!
Events
BR Pride Wine Dinner
Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
Pride Drag Show
Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at Red Stick Social
Celebrate Pride Month in style at Red Stick Social’s Pride Drag Show! Enjoy dazzling drag performances, $5 drink specials, and jaw-dropping looks from some of the best local queens. Gather your friends for an unforgettable night of glitter, glamour, and celebration in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge Pride Fest
Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Raising Cane's River Center
Baton Rouge Pride Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that promotes diversity, inclusion, and unity. New this year, The Rainbow Exchange brings together queer artists, local businesses, and community resources in a vibrant marketplace. The festival features drag performances, Drag Queen Story Time, and high-energy musical acts from all over. You do not want to miss this celebration!
Drag Brunch at Passé
Sunday, June 29, 11 a.m. at Passé
Get ready to sip, savor, and slay at Passé's Drag Brunch! This lively event features show-stopping drag performances and of course, delicious brunch bites and mimosas. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door — reserve your spot early before it sells out!
LGBTQ+ OWNED AND AFFIRMING RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE
LGBTQ+ OWNED AND AFFIRMING RETAIL & SHOPPING
- 7276 Highland Road, Suite A
- (225) 726-7676
Specializing in all things succulents, cacti, and airplants! Baton Rouge Succulent Co. are the green thumb division of FW Gallery, specializing in all things succulent and cacti. Carrying an eclectic variety of species, from the rare and beautiful to the weird and other worldly…
- 1857 Government Street
- (225) 387-8667
Featured in Southern Living Magazine, Circa 1857 is your One-Stop Shop for Home Decor, including Fine Antiques, Vintage Furniture, Lighting and Much More! Circa 1857 is not your average antique store. Listed in Southern Living Magazine as the best local store in Baton Rouge…
MORE LGBTQ+ OWNED AND AFFIRMING RETAIL & SHOPPING
- Comeaux's Florist
- Coyote Moon Crystals and Gifts
- The Foyer - Acadian Perkins Plaza
- Original Heroman's Florist - Government
- Original Heroman's Florist - Staring Lane
- Original Heroman's Florist - Zachary
- Main Street Market
- Shop at the Top - State Capitol
- Varsity Sports *
LGBTQ+ OWNED AND AFFIRMING PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE
- Bayou Rose Photography
- Cryotherapy at Causey Med Aesthetic
- J Daniel Photography63
- Kellie Elaine Photography
- The Emporium Signature Spa
- Paris Parker Salon & Spa - Jefferson
- Paris Parker Salon & Spa - Perkins Rowe
LGBTQ+ OWNED AND AFFIRMING ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS
- 13th Gate Escape
- The 13th Gate Haunted House
- Baton Rouge African American Museum
- Beauvoir Park Live Music Venue
- Bee Nice
- Downtown East Social Ride
- Electric Depot
- Let's Roam - City Scavenger Hunt
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum
- Louisiana State Capitol
- Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park
- LSU Mike the Tiger's Habitat
- River Center Branch Library
- Robert A. Bogan Baton Rouge Fire Museum
- Sing the River Sculpture
- USS KIDD Veterans Museum
Find even more LGBTQ+-owned and affirming businesses with Baton Rouge Pride’s LGBTQ+ Business Directory. Stay tuned to their website and social media pages for details on this year's Baton Rouge Pride Festival!
*Denotes LGBTQ+-owned businesses
Note: All business listings are pulled from brlgbtqdirectory.com