Event Dates
From: Friday, May 31, 2024
To: Sunday, June 2, 2024
Community Pride in
Saugatuck/Douglas 2024
More than 140 LGBT-friendly businesses and host a colorful and fun pride week at the beginning of June.
Community Pride in Saugatuck Douglas 2024
A heavenly slice of Midwest idyll, the arts-focused towns of Saugatuck and nearby Douglas are nestled on Michigan’s stunning west coast (think swooping dunes and pretty harbours). Collectively these small-town charmers boast more than 140 LGBT-friendly businesses and host a colourful and fun pride week at the beginning of June.
- Are you visiting for Pride in June? The event fills up the charming towns of Saugatuck in advance, so book your hotel early.
The Saugatuck Pride Program
- May 31st – June 2nd 2024 – Join the hottest city boys on a summer pride escape just a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit.
- Events typically include a Drag Bowling Party and a weekend of circuit events at The Dunes including the legendary Sunday Tea Dance.
- For a unique stay close to all the tea dances at the Blue Star Motel, rated “Excellent” by guests with a hot tub, spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options.
Community Pride, Car Parade & Pride in the Park
- June 1st 2024 – The Douglas Pride Parade starts at 10:30am at Saugatuck High School, Promenade to Beery Field in Douglas at 11:15am
Gay Saugatuck and Douglas
- Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent city of Douglas, became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century.
- The correct pronunciation of Saugatuck is Saw-gu-tuck, meaning mouth of the river. Although Saugatuck-Douglas sits in what’s known to be the Bible belt of the state, it’s also home to one of Americas larges gay vacation destinations.
- Head to Oval Beach, a popular beach known for its sweeping shoreline around Lake Michigan and the backdrop of dunes.
- Go further an explore the dunes. Take the Saugatuck Dune Ride, an exciting and entertaining 40-minute ride among the dunes.
Recommended Hotels in Saugatuck
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
Hampton Inn, The Belvedere Inn, Home2 Suites, Blue Star Motel
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Hampton Inn Holland
3 Star – Central Location
- 3 Star – Free Breakfast, High-Speed Internet
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Coffee maker, work desk, cable TV
- Offers free breakfast, high-speed internet, rooms with coffee makers, work desks, cable TV, indoor pool, and sports facilities.
The Belvedere Inn
Treat your Self, Cozy
- Treat Yourself, Cozy – Bar, Garden, Terrace
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Seating area, free WiFi, private parking
- Features a bar, garden, terrace, restaurant, 24-hour front desk, room service, free WiFi, & parking.
Home2 Suites
3 Star – Great Amenities
- 3 Star – Free WiFi, Indoor Swimming Pool
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Indoor pool, fitness center
- Offers free WiFi, located near Nelis’ Dutch Village, with an indoor pool, fitness center, and daily buffet breakfast.
Blue Star Motel
Good Location
- Good Location – Lovely Garden, Free WiFi
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Offers a hot tub, free WiFi
- Located in Douglas, features a garden, free WiFi, a hot tub, close to Holland and Saugatuck, with nearby airport access.
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