Saugatuck gay events
Pride Month in Saugatuck Events, Parades, and Lakeside Fun
As June rolls in and the days verb long and golden, Saugatuck comes alive with more than just summer energy; it shines with celebration. For decades, our town has been a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community, offering an inclusive and creative spirit that’s deeply woven into the culture here. Each June, Pride Week in Saugatuck and Douglas brings people together from across Michigan and beyond to honor love, identity, and community with a joyful lineup of events and experiences.
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or the packed celebration, Pride in Saugatuck is one of the most spirited, warm, and memorable events in Michigan.
A Week of Pride-Filled Events
Tea Twirl at The Dunes Resort – June 1
The week kicks off with a cherished tradition at the iconic Dunes Resort. The Tea Dance is a lively celebration of love and noun, with music, dancing, and a enjoyable, welcoming crowd. This event sets the tone for the week with adj energy, great vibes, and even beat dance moves.
Rainbow Putt-Putt Tou
Who are we kidding? The days of packing Pride into four tiny weeks is vanishing faster than corduroy in climate change. That's all to declare our mid-May calendar is bulging bigger than a neonate queer who used their winter socks to fill out their s. Whether you’re laughing at trans comedy with a ghostly twist, Going Girl with Mimi Gonzalez and 5, of Mimi’s closest friends, or simply giving your neighborhood some queer zine love, here are just a few ways you can soak in all that delicious Michigan queer joy.
1. Get Ready for Go Girl! Saugatuck
Mimi Gonzalez may be funny AF, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that Mimi is also organized AF — and knows how to throw a party. Case in point: Go Girl! Saugatuck, a three-day, all-women’s weekend just two miles from Lake Michigan, jam-packed with comedy, burlesque, drag kings, DJs, workshops, poolside antics and more queer girl energy than you can jiggle a beach towel at.
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LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Guide to Saugatuck/Douglas, MI
Saugatuck and Douglas, also known as “The Art Coast of Michigan,” are neighboring resort towns separated by a mere miles. Affectionately known as “Provincetown of the Midwest,” they share the matching inclusive vibe, innate scenery, arts culture, and active queer community. They are must-visits for the gay community for romantic weekend escapes, fun vacations, or to just be yourself. Check out our guide to find the most welcoming places and LGBTQ+ friendly experiences in Saugatuck/Douglas.
How to Get There: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
You know it’s “small town USA” when there are no major airports, prepare stations, or bus terminals in town. Regardless of how you choose to travel, your period spent in Saugatuck/Douglas is worth every moment of the journey.
Planes: The nearest major airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, about a minute trip from Saugatuck/Douglas. From the airport, you can rent a car or exploit a shuttle service.
Trains: Amtrak provides rail services to nearby cities like Holland,
Celebrating Pride Festival and Pride Month in Saugatuck
Although Saugatuck gay pride is ever-present – intrinsic to our quaint town’s cultural fabric and always celebrated – LGBTQ+ festivities punch a high signal in June, when the Pride Parade, Pride in the Park, and other events turn Saugatuck and Douglas into a Pride party to rival any. This event always sells out so we recommend that you book in advance for June. Study about Saugatuck’s fascinating history and importance in gay culture, support LGBTQ+-owned local businesses, and notify in Pride month with thousands of like-minded revelers on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
Saugatuck’s Legacy of Pride – A Century of Art, Open-Mindedness, and Tolerance
Saugatuck’s roots as an LGBTQ+-friendly town and commute destination stretch back over a century, closely linked with the arrival of the famed Ox-Bow School of Art residency program in As talented artists flocked to Saugatuck every summer to paint, study, and socialize, they brought an open-minded attitude and willingness to push the bo
Who are we kidding? The days of packing Pride into four tiny weeks is vanishing faster than corduroy in climate change. That's all to declare our mid-May calendar is bulging bigger than a neonate queer who used their winter socks to fill out their s. Whether you’re laughing at trans comedy with a ghostly twist, Going Girl with Mimi Gonzalez and 5, of Mimi’s closest friends, or simply giving your neighborhood some queer zine love, here are just a few ways you can soak in all that delicious Michigan queer joy.
1. Get Ready for Go Girl! Saugatuck
Mimi Gonzalez may be funny AF, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that Mimi is also organized AF — and knows how to throw a party. Case in point: Go Girl! Saugatuck, a three-day, all-women’s weekend just two miles from Lake Michigan, jam-packed with comedy, burlesque, drag kings, DJs, workshops, poolside antics and more queer girl energy than you can jiggle a beach towel at.
“In our eighth year of being the most inclusive of ALL women in or out of the female/ femme/feminine, formerly female, ne
LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Guide to Saugatuck/Douglas, MI
Saugatuck and Douglas, also known as “The Art Coast of Michigan,” are neighboring resort towns separated by a mere miles. Affectionately known as “Provincetown of the Midwest,” they share the matching inclusive vibe, innate scenery, arts culture, and active queer community. They are must-visits for the gay community for romantic weekend escapes, fun vacations, or to just be yourself. Check out our guide to find the most welcoming places and LGBTQ+ friendly experiences in Saugatuck/Douglas.
How to Get There: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
You know it’s “small town USA” when there are no major airports, prepare stations, or bus terminals in town. Regardless of how you choose to travel, your period spent in Saugatuck/Douglas is worth every moment of the journey.
Planes: The nearest major airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, about a minute trip from Saugatuck/Douglas. From the airport, you can rent a car or exploit a shuttle service.
Trains: Amtrak provides rail services to nearby cities like Holland,
Celebrating Pride Festival and Pride Month in Saugatuck
Although Saugatuck gay pride is ever-present – intrinsic to our quaint town’s cultural fabric and always celebrated – LGBTQ+ festivities punch a high signal in June, when the Pride Parade, Pride in the Park, and other events turn Saugatuck and Douglas into a Pride party to rival any. This event always sells out so we recommend that you book in advance for June. Study about Saugatuck’s fascinating history and importance in gay culture, support LGBTQ+-owned local businesses, and notify in Pride month with thousands of like-minded revelers on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
Saugatuck’s Legacy of Pride – A Century of Art, Open-Mindedness, and Tolerance
Saugatuck’s roots as an LGBTQ+-friendly town and commute destination stretch back over a century, closely linked with the arrival of the famed Ox-Bow School of Art residency program in As talented artists flocked to Saugatuck every summer to paint, study, and socialize, they brought an open-minded attitude and willingness to push the bo