Pride month of 2023 is officially here! This particular month is an important one as it celebrates the diversity of a different kind. The diversity of sexuality and gender! More importantly, it is a reminder of how many people, even today, struggle to be accepted in society, be treated with basic respect and even exist openly. Pride month is not just a celebration of queerness but also a clarion call for radical acceptance, respect, and equality. So here are some places where you can yell out “I’m here and I’m queer!”
Pride Month 2023: Queer-Themed Events In Maharashtra
1. Drag Me To Brunch
A brunch to celebrate queerness with some of the most iconic drag performances by Glorious Luna and team.
When: 11th June
Where: Grand Hyatt Mumbai, BKC
2. Kalman Devi Waterfall Hike
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What’s better than a hike to a waterfall? A hike to a waterfall along with your queer pals in pride month!
When: 10th June
Where: Kalman Devi Waterfall
Cost: 1,199 per person
3. Queer Made Weekend
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A weekend mixer to hang with your friends and have a gay ol’ time!
Ps. Delhi folks, if you’re feeling left out, don’t worry! There’s one in happening in Delhi as well!
When: June 10th & 11th Mumbai
Where: Jio World Drive
Cost: Free Entry
Click here to register for Mumbai.
Click here to register for Delhi.
4. Kashish Queer Film Festival
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For all you queer cinephiles who crave to be represented on screen, Kashish is here to give you beautiful queer film recommendations.
When: June 7th to June 11th
Where: Liberty Cinema & Alliance Française de Bombay
Cost: 499 onwards
Click here for more information about the film festival.
Click here for the registration link.
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5. Pride Awareness Walk
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Queer people have always been around and this walk is to show the people in power that queerness is not merely an “urban elitist concept.”
When: 4:00 to 6:30 PM, 11th June
Where: Westside College Road, Nashik
Cost: Free
6. Desi Pride Weekender
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A long weekend filled with parties, drag performances, food, and drinks! Grab your tickets now!
When: 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, 16th to 18th June
Where: Pali Pathar
Cost: 499 onwards
Click here for registration & ticket link.
7. Queer Contagion With LiActuallee
Head on to Method Art in Bandra for an extraordinary and unforgettable time.
When: 21st June
Where: Method Art, Bandra
8. Queer Island Pune
A fun party for Punekars to enjoy, head to antiSocial in Pune for a marvellously gay time!
When: 24th June
Where: antiSocial, Pune
9. Pride Parade
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Pride month is incomplete without a pride parade. So scream your hearts out at this pride parade in Azad Maidan.
When: 3:00 PM onwards, 24th June
Where: Azad Maidan
Cost: Free
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Which of these events are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!
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