Ahhhh……summer break, you’re back and we’ve missed you so!
Welcome to the sweltering heat that beckons you toward the pool, short nights filled with music and memories and the smell of freedom. And with summer comes a whole lot of Pride. Since May of 2022 we’ve been celebrating June as Shreveport’s OFFICIAL Pride Month going on two years and how sweet is that? Thanks Shreveport City Council.
Each year we do our best to capture the essence of Shreveport’s Pride, covering all the activities you can be excited to experience whether you’re looking to kick up a little dust on the dancefloor or be enraptured by the vibrancy of city nightlife, we have a little of it all here in this roundup.
Know of something we missed that’s coming up? Give me a shout at stevenknightbiz@gmail.com and we’ll certainly make sure your community event has its proper spotlight.
Drag Shows
Don’t let the weekends be boring this Pride, get up and out of the house for some of the region and Louisiana’s BEST drag performances! From Korner Lounge and Central Station to Bear’s on Fairfield and Ernie’s there’s plenty of good times to go around.
*To patronize these spaces, you must be 21+ with a valid ID.
Friday, June 7, 8:30pm. Turnabout 2024 at Korner.
Friday, June 7, 11pm. Froot Loop Friday at Central Station
Friday, June 14, 8:30pm. Legendary Legends at Korner.
Friday, June 14, 11pm. Black Girl Magic Drag Show at Central Station
Friday, June 14, 11pm. Melanin Male Revue at Central Station
Friday, June 21, 11pm. Talent Night at Central Station
Friday, June 28, 8:30pm. David Bowie Pride Night Drag Show at Korner.
Friday, June 28, 10:30pm. Rainbow Rave Drag Show at Bear’s
Saturday, June 29th, 11pm. Central Station Pride Month Showcase
Brunches and Socials
Sunday, June 2, 11am. Pride Brunch at Ernie's.
Saturday, June 8, 8pm. Leather Night at Korner.
Saturday, June 22, 7pm. Shreveport Q-Prom 2024
Saturday, June 22, 6:30pm. Queer Mix-Her: Speed Dating Edition at Korner.
Friday, June 28th, 7pm. Pride Trivia with Sara Tonin Katz and Su DeNim at Bear’s
Pride Karaoke every Sunday, 7-10 pm at Korner.
Trivia Night every Wednesday, 8pm at Korner.
Community and Nonprofit
Pride is all about community and celebrating the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of each person. We recognize it as a time to reflect on the hardships of culture bearers and activists who fought many a hard battle to ensure the security of basic rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. So, let’s celebrate together the ability to connect, socialize and publicly live with pride through these community events that encourage us to loudly live our truth and uplift one another.
Thursday, June 6th, 10am - 2pm. Overton Brooks VAMC Pride Month Resource Fair
Friday, June 28th - Friday, July 5th. Screenings of PACE’s documentaries Close 2 Pride - Memories of Shreveport and Small Town Rage at The Robinson Film Center
Saturday June 29th. Special Screening of Closet 2 Pride with Buffet Dinner and Q&A included ($30/ticket) at The Robinson Film Center
In need of community health resources?
The Philadelphia Center is a pillar of strength in the Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana’s leading HIV resource center where LGBTQIA+ folks have FREE access to prevention and outreach advocates who are eager to help educate on safer sex practices, provide FREE testing, support for homeless folks living with HIV/AIDS, provide syringe service programs to reduce injection related health risks and so much more.
Learn more about The Philadelphia Center here.
Looking for a safe space to worship year-round but especially during Pride Month?
Shreveport offers several affirming churches where you can be yourself fully. Stop into Holy Cross Episcopal Church located in downtown Shreveport where North Louisiana’s only openly gay priest, Father Garrett Boyte leads worship services throughout the week. Visit Grace Community United Methodist Church which is a part of the Reconciling Ministries Network located on Ellerbe Road. You might be interested in a congregation that All Souls Unitarian Universalists Church of Shreveport where Rev. Barbara Jarrell who is openly lesbian serves her community and members, as a part of the Welcoming Congregations Program All Souls endeavors to create a religious space welcome to all people.
Info on Holy Cross worship services here
Info on Grace Community UMC worship services here.
Info on All Souls worship services here.
All churches also offer hybrid-style services as well so you can watch anywhere you are!
Finding an outfit can seemingly feel impossible sometimes but NO worries, at The Agora Borealis you can find FREE clothing available for you to pick up from Out of The Closet’s clothing rack. Whether you’re looking for clothes that align in a better manner with your gender identity or are in need, NO questions are ever asked. Stop in to 421 Lake Street in downtown Shreveport Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm.
Shreveport Regional Arts Council during the month of June has historically during the last week in June set the The Bakowski Bridge of Lights ablaze with a vibrant showcase of color in celebration of Pride Month. Keep an eye on their page for more info and times you can see the lights flood with the colors of the Pride flag.
All June Niema’s Cookery Corner will be offering 15% OFF on all meals purchased at her restaurant in celebration of Pride month during June.
Places to Stay
Kick back and relax in these incredible homes away from home by local LGBTQIA+ friendly realtors. Now available for booking your stays, don’t miss out.
Lavish and Stylish Whole Home Rental by Thomas DuBois
The Stylish Stable by Thomas DuBois
Sojourn in City Center Flats by Justin LeBlanc
Follow any (or all) of these LGBTQ+ operated businesses, organizations and or safe spaces celebrating during Pride month and year round! But more than that, consider donating or spending your money with them and definitely share their events so people in your life know that Shreveport-Bossier has a growing and vibrant scene for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.
Bear’s on Fairfield @bearsshreveport | Brandezvous Productions @brandezvousprod | Central Station @centralstationshreveport | Ernie’s Bar @erniesbar | PACE @pacelouisiana | ShrevePride @shrevepride | The Korner Lounge @kornerlounge | The Agora Borealis @theagoraborealis | Queerport @queerport
