As Pride Month begins, we’ve listed several events taking place across NC celebrating the LGBTQ community. There are also opportunities to protest and take action across the state.
In this first week of Pride Month, we’ve included events from the mountains to the coast where you can celebrate the LGBTQ community in North Carolina. There are festivals, pride parades, and more taking place near you.
We’ve also included protests and community events from organizations like Down Home NC and local Indivisible chapters that provide a great opportunity to take action on the issues impacting your family and community.
🗓 Friday, June 5
ICE Detention Centers: Out of NC (10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible CLT, Carolina Migrant Network
Location: Charles R. Jones Federal Building – 401 W Trade St, Charlotte
A protest against ICE detention centers in Uptown Charlotte hosted by Indivisible Charlotte and Carolina Migrant Network. There will also be a press conference featuring local elected officials and community leaders.
🗓 Saturday, June 6
WCI presents Lobbying and Advocacy at the NCGA 101 with John McHugh (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Host: Wake County Indivisible
Location: Virtual
Interested in learning more about how to advocate for the policies impacting our communities and state? Check out this virtual presentation hosted by Wake County Indivisible.
County Beacon Launch Party With Down Home Franklin County (12-3 p.m.)
Host: Beacon Media, Down Home NC
Location: Location Port Noire Farm and Gardens – 800 Korea St, Franklinton
Come out to celebrate the launch of a new local news source for Franklin and Granville counties. You can learn more about “County Beacon: Franklin-Granville” here.
Moondog Pizza Pride Festival (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Host: Moondog Pizza
Location: Moondog Pizza – 304 S Sterling St, Morganton
Celebrate Pride in Burke County on Saturday June 6, featuring local vendors and an opportunity to celebrate Morganton’s LGBTQ community.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11 a.m-12 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro
Guilford County Indivisible is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Hendersonville Pride Festival (12-5 p.m.)
Host: Hendersonville Pride
Location: Jackson Park – 801 4th Ave E, Hendersonville
Hendersonville Pride is hosting its 6th annual pride festival at Jackson Park.
Chapel Hill Pride Promenade (12-3 p.m.)
Host: Town of Chapel Hill
Location: Peace & Justice Plaza – 179 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is hosting an afternoon event celebrating the LGBTQ community, featuring speakers and opportunities to support local vendors.
Tabling at Chapel Hill Pride (12-3:30 p.m.)
Host: Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Location: 140 West Franklin Plaza, 140 Franklin Sq, Chapel Hill
Attending Chapel Hill Pride? You can also volunteer with Planned Parenthood and support reproductive rights.
2026 Belmont Pride Festival (12 p.m.)
Host: Belmont Pride
Location: Downtown Belmont
Beginning at 12 pm and going until late into the night there are countless opportunities to participate in Belmont Pride this year. The event will include a pride market, bar crawl, and more!
Flip NC Judicial Canvass (12-2 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County, Flip NC
Location: 3001 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
One of the most important races on the ballot in November will be the North Carolina Supreme Court election. In Greensboro, you have an opportunity to speak with your neighbors about the court and why it matters.
🗓 Sunday, June 7
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (12-2 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: U.S. 70 & Mechanical Boulevard, Garner
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Garner. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Rocky Mount (12-1:30 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount Mill, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Rocky Mount. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest, and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
PrideFest 2026 (2-8 p.m.)
Host: Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington, Brenda the Drag Queen
Location: 1020 Princess St, Wilmington
On June 7, Wilmington is celebrating Pride. Sunday afternoon is an opportunity to celebrate Wilmington’s LGBTQ community and support local businesses.
🗓 Tuesday, June 9
When AI Comes to Town: Decoding the Real Life Impact of Data Centers in Our Communities (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County, Democracy United
Location: College Park Baptist Church – 1601 Walker Ave, Greensboro
In Greensboro, community members have an opportunity to hear about the impact data centers could have locally.
🗓 Wednesday, June 10
June Social (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Uwharrie
Location: City Lake Park – 815 Concord Road, Albemarle
Enjoy burgers and conversation with your neighbors in Albemarle while learning how to get involved with Indivisible Uwharrie.
Rowan Down Home Monthly Meeting (6-8 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: Rowan Public Library – 201 W Fisher St, Salisbury
Meet fellow members of the community Salisbury at Down Home NC’s local chapter meeting.
Indivisible Alamance NC Group Meeting (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Alamance
Location: May Memorial Library – 342 S Spring St, Burlington
Meet fellow community members in Alamance County and learn how you can get involved in shaping the issues that most impact the community.
🗓 Thursday, June 11
Cups of Courage (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Lake Norman
Location: Caribou Coffee – 8909 Lindholm Dr Ste C, Huntersville
Join Indivisible Lake Norman for a cup of coffee and conversation about the issues impacting the community.
Alamance Hour of Action (4-5 p.m.)
Host: Alamance Hour of Action
Location: 1388 S Main St, Burlington
In this edition of a weekly peaceful protest, residents of Alamance County will be marching on Thursday, June 4 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Cole Park Pop-Up (5-6 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Cole Park Plaza – 11470 US Hwy 15 501 N 102, Chapel Hill
Residents in Chatham County are making their voices heard as part of a weekly protest at Cole Park.
Sunrise Movement WNC: Monthly Community Meeting (6-7:30 p.m.)
Host: Sunrise Movement
Location: Carrier Park Picnic Shelter – 220 Amboy Rd, Asheville
If you’re in the Asheville area, you can join the Sunrise Movement in their efforts to fight for policies and candidates who will address the climate crisis.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
