Philly Black Pride

Philly Black Pride 2025 (April 24-27) promises to be an unforgettable weekend of celebration, connection, and transformation. With a focus on joy, healing, and empowerment for LGBTQ+ people of color, this year’s festivities will unite over 125,000 attendees for four days of impactful programming, community building, and cultural celebration.

Highlights of Philly Black Pride 2025 include:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 6:00pm – 12:00am
THE GAY GAMEZ, Location TBC
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of gaming, inclusion, and pride at The Gay Gamez, an exciting event where everyone is welcome to play, connect, and have fun! Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, a casual player, or just looking to experience the joy of gaming in a safe and supportive environment, The Gay Gamez has something for you.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 8:00pm – 11:00pm
QUEERLY BELOVED – REC Philly, 901 Market St Suite #2120, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Queerly Beloved is a celebration of Black queer artistry, love, and resilience. Through live performances, art, music, and storytelling, it creates a sacred space for creativity and community. This event uplifts Black queer voices, honoring their impact on culture and identity while fostering collective joy and empowerment.

Friday, April 25, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
IN LOVE WE RISE: PHILADELPHIA BLACK PRIDE FLAG RAISING – City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Black Pride proudly kicks off Philly Black Pride Weekend with our annual Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall. This year’s theme, Love is Love, celebrates the many ways our LGBTQ+ community expresses pride, resilience, and unity. Join us for an inspiring program featuring powerful speakers, uplifting music, and a shared moment of visibility and joy. Free and open to all!

Friday, April 25, 2025 – 4:00pm – 8:00 pm
WELCOME BLACK HAPPY HOUR & MIXER –Luna Lounge, Philadelphia, 10 S Front St 2nd fl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Kick off Philly Black Pride Weekend at The Welcome Black Happy Hour & Mixer, hosted by The Main Event Philly, at Luna Lounge for an evening of great vibes, delicious drinks, and music by DJ El International—celebrating community, connection, and culture.

Friday, April 25, 2025 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
WELCOME RECEPTION – Club Quarters, 1628 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Kick off the 26th Annual Philly Black Pride with a vibrant celebration of Love is Love! This opening reception sets the stage for a weekend of empowerment, joy, and unity in the Black queer community. Join us for an evening of laughter, connection, and celebration as we honor our identities, history, and the love that unites us all.

Friday, April 25, 2025 – 10pm
DEVIANT EVENTS – Warehouse on Watts, 923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Deviant Events is a body-positive party created by and for queer people of color, celebrating confidence, pleasure, and community. With a no-shame, all-vibes atmosphere, monthly gatherings bring hundreds together for music, movement, and meaningful connections because joy and liberation are our birthrights!

Friday, April 25, 2025 – 11:00pm – 3:00am
SKATE AFTER DARK – Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman St, Camden, NJ 08105
Lace up and roll out for Skating After Dark – Philly Black Pride Edition! Back for its third year, this late-night skate party is turning up the energy with nonstop music, movement, and celebration in an unapologetically queer space.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 11:00am – 3:00pm
ROOTED WELLNESS – Phield House, 814 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Rooted is a transformative wellness retreat designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit of Black queer individuals. Set in a serene environment, it offers a sacred space for rest, healing, and community connection. Attendees will engage in restorative practices like yoga, meditation, sound healing, and nature walks, alongside workshops on mental health, ancestral healing, and queer spirituality. Rooted is a journey of self-discovery, balance, and empowerment.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
RED & WHITE AFFAIR – TLO Event Complex, 1621-27 Cecil B. Moore, 1621 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Get ready for a Penn Relay Weekend event like no other! “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” brings you an afternoon of live entertainment, music, and celebration at TLO Event Complex—featuring an all-red and white dress code, a complimentary buffet, and a Best Dressed Contest with exciting prizes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 9pm – until
GROWN FOLKS ONLY – Club 624, 624 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Step into a night of pure nostalgia and grown & sexy energy! This throwback party is designed for the 30+ queer crowd (but all are welcome) to vibe to the classics, rock their best retro looks, and relive the golden eras of the ‘90s and 2000s!

Saturday April 26, 2025 – 10pm – 2am
SPRING FLING – Broad Hall, 699 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Get ready for an epic night with a huge indoor/outdoor venue, special guest DJs, and the Sway Go-Go Dream Team. With surprise guests and a crowd full of beautiful, melanated LGBTQ+ folks, this is the party you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 – 11am – 4:00 PM
THRIVE: BLACK LGBTQ+ EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT – PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Our inaugural Thrive: Black LGBTQ+ Empowerment Summit will be a free gathering designed to spark conversations, build connections, and inspire action. This event brings together thought leaders, activists, influencers and community members to explore key issues shaping Black LGBTQ+ lives. Through storytelling and dialogue, Thrive creates a safe space for empowerment, healing, and meaningful change.

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
THE BLOCK PARTY – 200 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and pure Pride energy! Celebrate in true Philly style with great drinks, great vibes, and an unforgettable atmosphere where love, unity, and joy take center stage.

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8:00pm – Apr 28, 2025, 1:00am
THE FINALE – PHILLY BLACK PRIDE CLOSEOUT EVENT – Roar Nightclub, 939 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Close out Philly Black Pride Weekend with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and celebration at THE FINALE! Taking over Roar Nightclub, this epic event will bring nonstop vibes, legendary beats, and pure Black joy to the dance floor, don’t miss the ultimate grand finale!