The Stonewall Riots were a defining moment in Queer history, where the LGBTQ+ community came together in a stand against inequality. Even though Stonewall took place way back in 1969, it birthed a passionate movement that continues to hold value and importance to this day. The keys to celebrating Pride Month this June? Bright colors, celebrations of love, and an appreciation for those who first championed for LGBTQ+ rights.

A Colorful Invitation

Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community are all about embracing the colors of the rainbow. Convey this message of inclusivity the moment the guests receive their invites with a burst of rainbow joy.

Design a vibrantly colorful invite that is not only eye-catching but also spreads the symbolic messages of the pride flag: life, healing, sunlight, nature, serenity, and spirit. It can be a great outlet to get your creative juices flowing with touches like custom rainbow chair covers.

21^st Century Invites

You can also make an environmentally conscious and sustainable choice by opting for e-vites. Digital invites can offer more creative freedom (think animations and musical scores) to engage and involve your guests from the get-go.

Of course, the invitation should contain all the crucial details, such as the date, venue, and time of the event.

Dream Theme

Any successful party needs a theme, and with a Pride party, you already have an assortment of options to choose from. One of the most popular themes is to host a RuPaul’s Drag Race-themed party, where guests can participate in games inspired by the show’s challenges and dress up in runway inspired get ups to show off on a DIY runway backed by colorful custom tarps.

If you don’t wish to go overly flamboyant or flashy, you can still extend your support and solidarity with a simple barbeque party where you take off your umbrella covers, fire up the barbecue, and enjoy some fresh air outdoors.

In the end, it’s best to pick a theme that will be stress free as it is exciting.

Magical Menus

Speaking of barbecue (which may have already gotten some of us drooling), you also need to make food arrangements to fuel the party.

For a Pride Party, there are plenty of fun food options at your disposal. For instance, consider making rainbow skewers from colorful fruits like strawberries, oranges, pineapples, kiwis, and blueberry chunks for a healthier route.

You can also satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with colorful cotton candy or Skittles. And, of course, you can have the classic seven-layered rainbow cake to top it all off!

Be sure to keep your budget, number of guests, food preferences & allergies, and theme in mind while designing the menu.

If you find things edging towards the expensive end or simply becoming too overwhelming, you can even request your guests to bring a side dish and host a potluck of sorts. After all, Pride is all about coming together!

Always Time for a Cocktail

When it comes to serving drinks, raise a toast for all those who have fought and struggled to gain equal rights for everyone. Of course, since Pride Month falls in summer, your bar should be stocked with cool cocktails that are best enjoyed in warm weather.

However, that does not mean that you need to over-complicate the beverages. Simply stir some food coloring into your sangrias and margaritas and voilà, your stunning yet easy to concoct drinks are ready to serve.

For non-alcoholic refreshments, offer a rainbow of fruit punches or lemonade. The choice between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages lies entirely within your and your guest’s personal preferences.

Once again, if budget is a restraint, you can establish a few BYOB rules and circulate them amongst your guests in advance.

Take Pride in Having Fun

Food. Check.

Drinks. Check.

And now, it’s time for some entertainment.

You can curate the entertainment depending on the social milieu of guests. For instance, if you and your friends are actively involved in the LGBTQ+ movement, you can host a trivia night detailing key events through history.

On the flip side, if you are only looking for silly and harmless fun, you can even host a costume contest where the most creatively dressed participants win a prize.

Put together a playlist featuring the likes of Elton John, Madonna, Cher, and Barbara Streisand to get your guests in the mood for dancing.

For the movie buffs, you can pull off the chair covers and set up a projector against some custom tarps in your backyard for an ultimate movie marathon under the canopy covers!