June Pride Month

The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBTQ people have had in the world.

2025 Pride Month Events

  • Deltona Proclamation of Love and Deltona Pride Launch Event

    June 3, 2025 | 3:00pm

    More information to come!

  • What's The Tea?

    June 3, 2025 | 6:30pm

    What’s The Tea? is a monthly discussion group tackling unique issues and asking difficult questions.

    June topic - Pride in the Face of Opposition

    First Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Volusia Pride Community Space located at 235 N Amelia Ave Unit B, DeLand

  • Rocky Horror Picture show with Absent Friends Shadow Cast

    June 4, 2025 | 8:00pm

    Don your leather jacket, corset, and fishnet tights, because on June 4th, DeLand Pride and the Absent Friends are bringing the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” back to the Athens Theatre after much “antici… pation.”

    https://athensdeland.com/event/rocky-horror-picture-show-with-shadow-cast/

  • Lake Helen Pride Prom

    June 7, 2025 | 7:00pm

    Join us for an electrifying night where the 1950s come alive with poodle skirts, leather jackets, and all the nostalgia of Rydell High. Dance the night away to classic tunes, capture memories in our retro photo booth, and sip on some refreshments as we transform Historic Hopkins Hall into a scene straight out of Grease.

    https://www.facebook.com/events/3065147213650125

  • DeLand Pride 9 Year Anniversary Party and Drag Bingo

    June 14, 2025 | 8:00pm

    Join DeLand Pride’s 9 year Anniversary celebration at Abbey Bar. Featuring performances from Mister, Miss and Mx Volusia Pride.

  • Lavender Graduation

    June 15, 2025 | 4:00

    We're thrilled to invite you to participate in 2025, a ceremony honoring LGBTQIA+ graduates for their academic accomplishments, resilience, and contributions to our community. All LGBTQIA+ students graduating from high school, college, or other programs are welcome to participate.

    https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf4mzNpvAAYnM.../viewform

  • Volusia Pride Pageant

    June 28, 2025 | 4:00pm

    An evening of spirited performances, fantastic costumes, and friendly competition as our would-be royalty compete to become your next Volusia Pride representatives! Hosted by Kirk T DaVinci at the Shoestring Theater. Honoring Last Years Winners: Mr. Volusia Pride: Karl WithaKay, Miss Volusia Pride: Savannahh Nouveau and, Mx. Volusia Pride Kitana Gemini.

    Tickets: https://www.tix.com/.../shoestringtheatre/4791/event/1426189