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Ferndale Pride Detroit 2027

Ferndale Pride draws more than 15,0000 visitors to the district with a day long street fair in one of Detroit's top gay neighborhoods.

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  • Key Highlights

    • 180 Booths
    • The Main Stage
    • The Dance Stage
    • Pride Street Fair
    • 5km Rainbow Run
    • Hot Daddy Contest
    • Detroit's Best DJs
    • International Acts

Ferndale Pride Detroit 2027

Ferndale Pride draws more than 15, 0000 visitors to the district with a day long street fair in one of Detroit's top gay neighborhoods.

  • Stay Downtown close to the city’s top attractions and take a rideshare to Ferndale. The Detroit Foundation Hotel is rated “Superb” by guests, full of charm and character with spacious rooms, a gym and perfect location.

The Ferndale Pride Street Fair

  • Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically the final Saturday in May.
  • Get that Small city feeling at Ferndale Pride, the heart of Detroit's gay community.
  • Ferndale Pride street fair has over 180 booths as vendors and sponsors create a festive mood. The Main stage entertains visitors with international acts and the dance stage keeps the crowd boogying with Detroit's best DJS late into the evening.
  • The festival is spread out over Ferndale to include, West Nine Mile Road between Woodward and Livernois avenues and portions of Planavon and Allen streets near West Nine Mile.
  • The fair runs from 1pm to 10pm on the Saturday of the Ferndale pride weekend.
  • Proceeds from Ferndale Pride benefit Affirmations, Ferndale Community Foundation, Gender Identity Network, Matrix Human Services MAC Health, Transgender Detroit and Transgender Michigan.
  • Events kick off on the Woodward Stage from midday and run late into the evening.

Other Activities and Events

  • Several events take place in the weekend leading up to Ferndale Pride including the Hot daddy contest at Soho, a flag raising ceremony at City Hall and a 5km rainbow run.
  • Numerous downtown restaurants and merchants will provide promotions and specials.
  • Thots and Prayers host a two day circuit event with CircuitMom during the pride weekend.
  • Rosie O Grady's Drag Brunch on Sunday is the perfect way to finish off a weekend of Fun.

Gay Ferndale

  • Ferndale is well-known as the most LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood in metro Detroit, with many LGBTQ organizations, businesses and residents.
  • The Ringwald Theatre on Woodward Avenue is the Detroit area’s LGBTQ-identified theater troop. Restaurants such as Rosie O’Grady’s, Assaggi Bistro, The Emory and Woodward Avenue Brewers, Ferndale Project and others often host fundraisers and events for LGBTQ groups. Soho bar is a great place for LGBTQ people to relax and meet for a drink.
  • Ferndale’s downtown area is charmingly walkable, and you are sure to run into friendly local residents on their way to dinner, a shop or a show. Note the many rainbow flags flying in front of homes and businesses through the town.
  • Stay close to Ferndale at the Hotel Royal Oak, . Alternatively stay in downtown Detroit and take a ride share. Its about 14 minutes drive to Ferndale.

Recommended Hotels in Detroit

The following Detroit hotels are all are located in the Downtown district. Ferndale is a 17 minute drive from Downtown.

MGM Grand DetroitAloft DetroitDoubleTree Suites,   Atheneum Suite Hotel 

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1777 3rd Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226

Featuring an on-site casino, Topgolf lounge, luxury spa and indoor infinity-edge pool, this MGM Grand offers on-site dining and live entertainment in Detroit, Michigan.

Every room at MGM Grand Detroit provides a 50-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels and complimentary bottled water. Private bathrooms offer spa-inspired showers with rainfall shower heads.

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1 Park Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226

Located in the David Whitney building in downtown Detroit, this hotel features a bar and lounge for guests to relax, a fitness centre and free high speed WiFi. Less than 500 km from The Fillmore.

A 42 inch flat-screen TV and beds with pillowtop mattresses are included in every room at the Aloft Detroit at David Whitney. Amenities like a coffee maker, refrigerator and desk are provided for guests’ convenience.

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525 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48226

This downtown Detroit hotel offers on-site dining and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Just a 7-minute walk from MGM Grand Detroit Casino, the hotel provides free WiFi

A 32-inch flat-screen cable TV with HBO and video games is featured in the contemporary rooms at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby. There is also a coffee maker, desk and safe.

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1000 Brush Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226

This Detroit hotel is located in the Greektown District, next to the Greektown Casino. The all-suite hotel offers free WiFi, free area shuttle service

42-inch flat-screen TV and MP3 docking station in every spacious suite. Separate sitting areas and room service during select hours are also available. A refrigerated mini-bar and in-room safe are available in all rooms.

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276 Riopelle St, Detroit, Michigan 48207

The apartment is a 12-minute walk from Saint Andrews Hall. This apartment will provide guests with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. The accommodation is equipped with a kitchen. There is an indoor swimming pool for guests. Free private parking is possible on site

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305 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226

Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and oven are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.

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139 Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan 48226

Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.

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415 Clifford Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226

Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. A gym and laundry facilities are available

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2906 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201

This gay dive bar has been around for more than 25 years and offers a welcoming atmosphere. good price drinks, karaoke and dancing

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19404 Sherwood Street, Detroit, Michigan 48234

This gay bar gets busy after 3am, this is the place that everyone heads to that want to keep partying

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205 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan 48220

Open since 2004, Soho continues to be the area's most premier gay bar, catering to the LGBT community.

It features a diverse and easy-going environment where all are welcome!

Soho Ferndale has a great weekly line-up of trivia, karaoke, dance parties, and sweet drink specials.

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18931 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48228

Friendly staff, good Dj and regular shows are on offer in this fun gay bar

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16920 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48228

If you are looking for a bar with friendly staff, great drinks and awesome entertainment then Gigis Gay Bar is the place for you.

Offering Drag Shows, Hot Dancers and good DJs

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744 East Savannah Street, Highland Park, Michigan 48203

Friendly gay bar with a Dj popular with 18 to 20+ crowd

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8070 Greenfield Road, Detroit, Michigan 48228

This is a great gay bar where you will always feel welcomed.

Offering a dance floor, pool table, Drink Specials, Happy Hour, regular Drag shows and events

An outdoor patio for summertime

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928 West Mcnichols Road, Highland Park, Michigan 48203

An Awesome Bar and Entertainment Complex.

Great Staff, Fun Events, Drinks At A Reasonable Price, Pool Table, Sunday Tea Dance, Dance Floor and Stage,

A little something for everyone!! Special Events on the Weekends

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Recommended Hotels in Detroit By Booking

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MGM Grand
5 Star – Central Location

MGM Grand
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  • 5 Star – Casino, Topgolf Lounge, Luxury Spa
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Flat-screen HDTV, spa showers
  • Offers casino, Topgolf lounge, luxury spa, indoor infinity pool, live entertainment, & spa-inspired showers.

The David Whitney
4 Star, Luxury

The David Whitney
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  • 4 Star – Historic Building, High-Speed WiFi
  • Close to the gay district
  • Flat-screen TV, pillowtop mattresses
  • Located in historic building, features a bar, lounge, fitness center, & rooms with modern amenities.

DoubleTree Suites
3 Star – Great Amenities

DoubleTree Suites
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  • 3 Star – Near the MGM Grand Casino
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Flat-screen TV, HBO, games
  • Offers on-site dining, fitness center, close to casino, & rooms with flat-screen TVs & lots of gaming options.

Atheneum Suite Hotel
3 Star – Perfect Location

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  • 3 Star – Next to the Greektown Casino
  • Close to the gay district
  • Flat-screen TV, MP3 dock
  • Located in Greektown District, offers free WiFi, shuttle service, & suites with flat-screen TVs and MP3 docks.

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Ferndale Pride Promo 2019

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