PRIDE WEEK 2025

“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.” – Barbara Gittings

So much is at stake when we think about equality, our freedom, and our rights.  And that can feel heavy these days.  But the power and connection we find in our COMMUNITY helps each of us find meaning and a place to call home.  We welcome YOU to come celebrate with US in a week full of memorable events this June!

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THE SCHEDULE

SUNDAY JUNE 1
​KICKOFF TEA DANCE

The Dunes Resort will host a vibrant Tea Dance on June 1 as part of Pride Week celebrations. This will be a lively gathering for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, featuring music, dancing, and more. Tea dances at the Dunes Resort are cherished traditions, offering attendees a chance to socialize, dance, and celebrate Pride in a festive and welcoming environment. For the most current information, please check the Dunes Resort’s official event calendar.

Free to attend!  Must be 21 or over.

The Dunes Resort | 333 Blue Star Hwy | Douglas | 4:00 PM 

MONDAY JUNE 2
RAINBOW PUTT-PUTT TOURNAMENT

​On Monday, June 2, Community Pride will host the Rainbow Putt-Putt Tournament at Saugatuck Mini Golf.  Whether you've earned a green jacket, aren't sure which end of the putter is up, or somewhere in the middle, come out and enjoy an evening of fun.  Fun prizes will be awarded!  Entry fee is only $10 per entrant.  Drinks and snacks also available for purchase.

​Saugatuck Mini Golf | 3460 Blue Star Hwy | Saugatuck | 6:00 PM 

TUESDAY JUNE 3
PRIDE BOWLING PARTY

Join us for a fantastic night of strikes, spares, and celebration at our Pride Bowling Party! Come cheer on the bowlers, soak up the fun atmosphere, and enjoy a night of camaraderie. Plus, don’t miss the trophy ceremony honoring our top players. Let’s roll into an unforgettable evening together! Register your teams of five bowlers below.  Hurry... slots will fill up quickly!

BOWLER REgistration Form

Alley’s Pizza Lakeview Lanes | 229 Center St | Douglas | 6:00-9:00 PM

WEDNESDAY JUNE 4
PRIDE SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS - 
ARCHIVING LESBIAN HISTORY: FROM SPORTS TO MUSIC 

As a part of our Speaker Series events, Bonnie Morris, women’s history professor currently teaching at UC Berkeley, will be speaking at 5:30 PM in the Saugatuck-Douglas Public Library, our co-host for the evening.  The engaging discussion will focus on her book, What’s the Score: 25 Years of Teaching Women’s Sports History.

​Before the lecture, at 4:00 PM, our friends at the History Center are hosting a social gathering with drinks to set the stage for this educational event.

Come make a night of it!  Free to attend, drinks available for purchase.

BONNIE J. MORRIS earned her Ph.D. in women’s history from Binghamton University and taught at both George Washington University and Georgetown for almost 25 years, becoming professor emeritus and Professor of the Year at GWU and Vicennial Medalist at Georgetown. In 2017 she joined the history faculty at the University of California Berkeley, earning a nomination for its Excellence in Teaching Prize. A nationally recognized authority on both women’s sports history and lesbian culture, Dr. Morris is the author of nineteen books, including Women’s History for Beginners, The Feminist Revolution, The Disappearing L, and the new volume What’s the Score? In recent years, Dr. Morris became the archivist for Olivia Records, the nation’s first lesbian-owned recording company in 1973; organized the first women’s music exhibit at the Library of Congress; introduced the new LGBT History course at Berkeley; and served as a scholarly adviser to the National Women’s History Museum. Dr. Morris is a regularly featured lecturer on Olivia cruises and on Semester at Sea.

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RECEPTION
Saugatuck-Douglas History Center | 130 Center St | Douglas | 4:00-5:30 PM 

LECTURE
​​Saugatuck-Douglas Public Library | 174 Center St | Douglas | 5:30-7:00 PM 

THURSDAY JUNE 5
PRIDE SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS -
ACLU LEGAL UPDATE
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The Kirby Hotel/J Paul's Dining Room will be the host site for an incredible combination of culinary excellence and insightful dialogue, in our second Speaker Series event of the week.  Featuring Jay Kaplan, the LGBT Staff Attorney from ACLU of Michigan, attendees will gather to hear him speak to today's most pertinent issues, drawing from his extensive experience advocating for civil liberties, and at a time when many of those liberties are under attack.

​Guests can enjoy a selection of craft cocktails, fine wines, and other beverages from the cash bar with complimentary hors d’oeuvres beginning at 5:30 PM. At 6:00 PM, attendees will gather to hear Jay Kaplan speak either on the patio or dining room, depending on weather. The dinner will be served at 7:00 PM, with reservation details soon to come.

Jay has been staff attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Project since it began operations in 2001.  The issues he has worked on include:  challenging undercover sting operations targeting gay men, protecting the right of same-sex couples to jointly adopt their children, marriage equality and the benefits associated with marriage, access to state identity documents for transgender residents, and the Aimee Stephens case, which went to the United States Supreme Court, where the Court held in Bostock v Clayton County that LGBTQ+ employees are protected against discrimination under federal civil rights laws.   Jay’s work has been recognized by the Michigan State Bar (Unsung Hero),  the National Education Association (Virginia Uribe Civil Rights), and Michigan Lawyers’ Weekly (Lawyers Hall of Fame). ​

ACLU Michigan

The Kirby Hotel | 294 W Center St | Douglas | Reception 5:30 PM | Dinner 7:00 PM

FRIDAY JUNE 6
JAZZ FOR JUSTICE: PRIDE MONTH 2025 KICKOFF

Once again, our friends at All Saints' Episcopal Church are hosting an outing you won't want to miss.  Featuring the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra, you can take advantage of this melodious performance on the beautiful grounds at the church.  Free to attend!  And come hungry and thirsty...food trucks and drinks available for purchase!

All Saints’ Parish | 252 Grand St | Saugatuck | 5:30-7:00 PM

SATURDAY JUNE 7
THE BIG DAY!!!!

​CARE-A-VAN PARADE

Our annual parade is a time for EVERYONE to come out and CELEBRATE!  You'll enjoy a motorcade of classic cars, convertibles, and more, as they motor their colorful ways from Saugatuck High School to the final destination in downtown Douglas.  A trek through our incredible towns, and fun for people of all ages!

Saugatuck High School | 401 Elizabeth St | Saugatuck | 10:30 AM 

PRIDE IN THE PARK

Everything this week has lead us to this exciting point, Pride in the Park!  It's a culmination of events running all week long, and it's going to be a party like none we've ever put on before.  A few of the highlights include:

• Headliner, Sixteen Candles, is making their Pride in the Park debut!  Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music - the 1980's!! This Chicago-based band has an incredible following for a reason...they deliver unforgettable concerts!
• Local phenoms, Random Play band and Lakeshore Community Chorus also performing!
• A variety of delicious food and drink options
• Vendors showcasing their products/services
• Tents - rain or shine, "nothing's gonna stop us"!
• FREE TO ATTEND!

It's going to be a day filled with love, inclusivity, and pure celebration. Don’t miss out on this spectacular display of community and pride! Come be part of the magic in Saugatuck/Douglas with Community Pride!

Beery Field | 8 Center St | Douglas | Noon – 6:00 PM