Buffalo Pride: Celebrate your way with various events across the city

In Buffalo, Pride brings people together, each finding meaning in love in their identity. With rainbow flags waving and friends hugging, Buffalo Pride fills the city with inclusivity and acceptance. In fact, it would be impossible to imagine that one event (or a single event guide) could encompass something for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Buffalo Pride Week is an incredible resource for many events, including the Pride Parade and Pride Festival. Additionally, check out our article on Intersect: A Queer Arts Festival.

Below are seven celebratory events that might help you celebrate Pride in a fun, communal way.

Happy Buffalo Rising Pride.

Take me to brunch

Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino
310 4th Street, Niagara Falls, New York
May 26 | Noon
$55-$75 | Tickets

Fierce queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ms. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake, Delta Work and Laila McQueen serve up looks, and the casino is open to those who want to win big! Rochester Royalty Aggy Dune and Ambrosia Salad also perform. Check out our interview with Ms. Kasha Davis here.

Gag City: Vogue evening

Elmwood Ave (between Breckenridge and Auburn)
May 31 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free | Information

Paris may be safe, but Buffalo is burning! In Elmwood Village, GAG City Vogue Night kicks off Pride Weekend! A vibrant evening filled with voguing, music and community spirit… the categories and judges are sure to make you want to go!

Pride Dance Party

Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois Street
June 1 | 20:00
$25 | Tickets

Ironworks becomes FIERCE! International DJ Spencer HUFF is set to headline, joined by Buffalo House & EDM DJs, Go Go Dancers, Drink Specials and more.

Pride Weekend Kicks Off

Banshee Irish Pub
257 Franklin Street
June 2 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
21+ Free | Tickets

Be a Screaming Banshee! Pre-registration guarantees one food ticket and one drink ticket; a donation of $20 or more adds an additional drink ticket. All donations support Evergreen Health’s Harm Reduction Center, a regional leader that directly addresses people’s needs.

From bottom to top

At Roxy
884 Principale Street
June 2 | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
21+ | Information

Roxy’s throws the biggest lesbian and friends party (running for over 11 years). With boozy slushies and special guests, the Stripteasers, it’s sure to be an unforgettable afternoon.

Pride Bar Crawl

Underground nightclub
274 Delaware Avenue #2
June 22 | 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
$12.78 | Tickets

This annual event is celebrating its seventh year in the Queen City. Visit some of your favorite bars, see some of your favorite bears, drink a queer beer, and order with the Sappho sisters.

Buffalo Black and Latino Pride Festival 2024

Front park
121 Porter Avenue
July 28 | 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
$20 VIP | Tickets

The Buffalo Black Latino Pride Festival 2024 promises to be a joyful experience celebrating diversity and unity. Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, food and community. Tickets are free, but VIP benefits include a private area, a free drink and light refreshments.

La Cage aux Folles

Stratford Festival
5 Queen Street, Stratford, ON
May 6 – October 26 | Evening and matinee shows
$19.32 -$132.50 CAN | Tickets

Fans of The bird cage The movie will love seeing familiar characters on stage! When Georges, director of a drag club, decides to come clean for his son’s conservative in-laws, it causes tension with his partner, Albin, and hilarity ensues. La Cage aux Folleshas entertained audiences since its Tony-winning Broadway debut in 1983.