Here’s a list of LGBTQ+ Pride Month events across South Mississippi
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and the fun and frolic kicks off to an early start this year on the Mississippi Coast.
Here’s a list of events happening this month. Mark your calendars now.
Ongoing: Drag bingo at 7 p.m. every Sunday at SIPPS. This event is free.
Thursday, June 1
Mobile, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Toast to Pride wine tasting at Toast Wine Bar, 571 Dauphin St. The tasting will feature four different wines: a cabernet, rosé, chardonnay, and champagne. In addition to the tasting, individual food pairings for each wine are included.
Ocean Springs, 6:30 p.m. — Belligerent Bingo will be held at the Cypress Taphouse. The event is free and cards will be given out starting at 6 p.m., $5 for additional cards. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gulf Coast Equality Council. The taphouse is located at 6616 Rose Farm Road. Belligerent Bingo is held every first and third Thursday.
A note from the event coordinator: “Bingo nights at the Taphouse are geared toward adults. We drink, cuss, talk back, keep a fast pace, and like to have fun. No Karens allowed.’
Friday, June 2
Gulfport, 11 p.m. — SIPPS, 2218 25th Ave., will host a kick off party hosted by drag legend Nicole Dubois with karaoke before the show with DJ Clinton Davis. The cover for the show is $10.
Saturday, June 3
Biloxi, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. —The Gulf Coast Association of Pride (GCAP) will have its fifth annual Pride Day, a family-friendly event at the Point Cadet Pavilion, 121 Cadet St. in Biloxi. The free event will feature arts and crafts; a drag show; and of course, the splash pad.
Hattiesburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Spectrum Center and Pine Belt Pride will have a Pride demonstration in front of the University of Southern Mississippi to support trans and gender non-conforming community members. Parking is available across Hardy St.
Gulfport, 10 p.m. — A $10 cover will gain you entry to Show Night with drag performances by 12 showstoppers, including Kayla Starr, Betty A. Essem, Lexis Redd D’Ville and Nicole Dubois at SIPPS, 2218 25th Ave.
Biloxi, 6 p.m. — The Just Us Lounge, 906 Division St., will have its official Pride afterparty. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m. and the drag show at midnight. The cover is $10.
Sunday, June 4
Gulfport, 11 a.m. — The Dragalicious Pride Gospel Brunch will be held at SIPPS, 2218 25th Ave. Tickets are $40 at Sippsgulfport.com.
Biloxi, 5 p.m. — The Just Us Lounge, 906 Division St., will have a Sister Sunday Social. The 5 p.m. show will have no cover.
Wednesday, June 7
Hattiesburg, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. — The Spectrum Center will host Queeraoke at SoPro (Southern Prohibition Brewery), 301 Mobile St., Hattiesburg.
Saturday, June 10
Ocean Springs, 5 p.m. — Bike decorating for the annual Pride Bike Ride will be held at Little Children’s Park, 400 Washington Ave., at the Dewey Ave. entrance.
Ocean Springs, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Join Ocean Springs Pride for a Pride Bike and Gulfcart Ride. Join fellow bike enthusiasts at Maynard’s Music, 2209 Government St. for the bike decoration party with flags, stickers and giveaways.
Ocean Springs, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Gulf Coast Equality Council will host a Pride bonfire cookout at Front Beach, 499 Front Beach Drive., following the Pride Bike Ride.
Sunday, June 11
Hattiesburg, 11 a.m. — The Spectrum Center will host a Hattiesdrag Pride Brunch at SoPro (Southern Prohibition Brewery), 301 Mobile St., Hattiesburg. $40 tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, June 13
Hattiesburg, 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. — The Spectrum Center, 210 S. 25th Ave., will hold an education session on good allyship.
Thursday, June 15
Biloxi, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — The South Mississippi Aids Task Force will host a candlelight memorial at Ken Combs Pier, Courthouse Road Sand Beach.
Saturday, June 24
Hattiesburg, 8 p.m. — Pine Belt Pride and The Spectrum Center will host the Hattiesdrag Haus Ball at MPV, 5729 Hwy. 49. Get ready to vogue and serve Pride realness. Categories and performers to be determined. Doors open at 8 p.m. with a show at 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 25
Hattiesburg, 11 a.m. — The Spectrum Center will have a Pride Community Cookout at Chain Park, 5619 Hwy. 42.
Do you know of any other Pride events in the area?
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This story was originally published June 1, 2023 at 10:35 AM.
