Pride Fest
Published May 20, 2025

How to Celebrate Pride Month in Baton Rouge

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

Prepare to be wined and dined! BR Pride and Beausoleil are hosting a wine dinner in celebration of Pride Month in Baton Rouge. The 4-course dinner will be savored with wines, so grab your tickets while you can!

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

Mother's Lounge bar area

LGBTQ+ Owned And Affirming Retail & Shopping

Baton Rouge Succulent Co.
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Circa 1857
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More LGBTQ+ Owned And Affirming Retail & Shopping

LGBTQ+ Owned And Affirming Personal Services & Care

LGBTQ+ Owned And Affirming Entertainment & Attractions

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

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