Memphis Pride Fest is the single largest gathering for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in the Mid-South. While the Festival and Pride Parade are the cornerstone of Memphis Pride Fest, the entire celebration (known as Memphis Pride Fest Weekend) spans 4 days beginning with Drag N Drive, a Big Gay Dance Party on Friday Night, the Pride Festival and Pride Parade on Saturday, and winding down with a Brunch Crawl on Sunday. Memphis Pride Fest is held the first weekend of June. Dates are announced early in the year. Promotions and details typically begin rolling out about 60 days prior to the event.

With A Common Bond is a support group that provides a meaning-centered therapeutic approach to help participants explore their identity as it relates to their HIV diagnosis. Join us while we go through topics like self-disclosure, discussing engaging in intimacy with partners, and learning life skills to manage and enhance participants’ mental and physical health in regard to adhering to their antiretroviral medication and reducing stigma about an HIV diagnosis.

This group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 5-6 pm. Contact Neal Holmes for the Zoom information.

Are you ready to Come Out… Again?! After almost three years, the biggest Pride party in the Mid-South is back! Kick-off this year’s Pride festivities at Vol. 10 of Friends For Life’s Big Gay Dance Party on Friday, June 3rd from 8 p.m. to midnight at Crosstown Theater, with after parties to follow!

Developed in partnership with Mid-South Pride, this 10th installment of Big Gay Dance Party will be the official kickoff party for Memphis Pride Fest 2022, connecting our community and supporting the mission of Friends for Life: to prevent the spread of HIV and help those affected by HIV/AIDS live well.

Attendees can expect an action-packed night of music, dancing, drinks, and a safe, inclusive environment to be their true selves. Friends For Life will provide free HIV testing at the party through its free PEP/PrEP clinic, The Corner. Irresistible dance beats will be provided by the fun and lively DJ A.D. with additional entertainment by QCG Productions.

Afterparties start after midnight in partnership with local LGBTQIA+ businesses Dru’s Bar and The Pumping Station. Show your BGDP wristband (still attached, 21 and over) for a complimentary drink!

Tickets are on sale NOW! Click here to get yours before they sell out!

Memphis Pride Fest is the single largest gathering for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in the Mid-South. The festival begins at 10am on June 4th at Robert Church Park!

What would Pride be without a big, bold, colorful parade? The annual Memphis Pride Parade draws a massive audience and offers a production like no other. The Parade Steps off at 4th and Beale and makes its way through the historic Beale Street Entertainment District from 1:00-2:30 pm!

The procession features over 100 units with 2,500+ participants of all ages and backgrounds including church groups, performing arts groups, museums, high school & college groups, senior groups, non-profit organizations, city & county leaders, local businesses, and corporate brands including St. Jude, Nike, New York Life, T-Mobile, Ikea, FedEx, International Paper, AutoZone, First Tennessee Bank, Kroger, Lowes,  Gold Strike Casino, and many more.

Register for your parade entry today!

PRYSM is our group for LGBTQ and Allied youth ages 13-17. This group meets once per week, and is a safe, closed environment for connection, discussion, and most importantly fun! 

At each meeting, the group spends time engaging in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience. Check out the web page for Frequently Asked Questions. 

For more information and to stay up-to-date, sign up for text alerts. 

The Trans ID Workshop is designed to help trans/GNC community members navigate the processes of updating legal identity documents through their transitioning; including name change, gender markers, and other such paperwork. It can be overwhelming and sometimes difficult to find information on how to update your documents. We try to break it down and present the information in a way that makes it feel more accessible and a less intimidating process. Where applicable, blank documents and applications will be provided as part of the workshop upon request. This workshop is open to any community members, so if you’d like to attend, please email us.