PrideFest 2025 takes over Hi-Wire Wilmington on Sunday, June 1st, and this year? It’s a full-throttle celebration of queer joy, chosen fam, community power, and pure magic like you’ve never seen before! We’re going all-in to throw the biggest, boldest, most joy-filled party we’ve ever hosted, and it's all for you, the incredible community that shows up for us every single day.
We're talking drag. DJs. Dancing. Non-profits doing real-deal work. Local makers slinging gorgeous goods. Cold drinks. Hot pizza. New Pride merch. And you, exactly as you are.
Here’s the rundown:
12PM | Taproom opens
12-8PM | Live DJs keep it going all day
12PM | Vendor Market + Non-Profit Expo kicks off
3PM | Community Drag Stage hosted by Coop De Vil Heaux and featuring ten rising stars, ten reasons to cheer your face off
5PM | Main Drag Show hosted by the ICON Brenda The Drag Queen w/ beats by DJ Bobby Zee.
This is our BIGGEST drag show EVER. Highest stage. Most performers. Max energy.
Mainstage lineup:
Dezzy Monroe
Ebony Addams
Prwincezz Malaysia Kay
Rashmia Biosh
Tara Nicole Brooks
Tatianna Matthews
Karma
Ieeda Evating
Non-profits and organizations bringing the impact:
Stonewall Sports - Wilmington | Silver Pride Circle | QuitlineNC / NC Division of Public Health | New Hanover County LGBTQ Dems | SEEDS of Healing, Inc. - SOH | NC Department of Health and Human Services | Wilmington Transgender Support Services | Poder NC Action | ERA NC Alliance | You Can Vote | ILM Action Network | New Hanover County Democratic Party Community Outreach Team | Cape Fear Center for Inquiry Pride Club | UNCW Hate Prevention Union | UNCW Sexuality and Gender Alliance
+ Totally rad local vendors!
+ Pizza from Cugino Forno Wilmington
+ Ice-cold beer, cocktails, and brand new Pride merch (with a portion of proceeds going to LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast)
+ A portion of all event sales also supports LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast because Pride is more than a party
Big love to our sponsors for making this all possible: Varnish, Wilson Center - Cape Fear Community College, Cugino Forno Wilmington, and Salt Therapy PLLC
FREE
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