Walking in the Battle Creek Pride Parade is a vibrant and empowering experience, where people of all identities unite to celebrate love, equality, and inclusivity. As you march through the streets, you become part of a powerful movement, showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community and standing up for acceptance and visibility. Surrounded by colorful floats, uplifting music, and the joy of shared pride, walking in the parade is not just an event—it's a statement that love and unity triumph over hate.

The Battle Creek Pride Festival is back, bigger and better than ever! This vibrant celebration will feature hundreds of vendors offering unique goods, local crafts, and LGBTQ+ pride merchandise. Food trucks will line the streets, serving up delicious bites for every taste. The festival will also showcase incredible drag performances, live music, and so much more, making it a day filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you're there to shop, eat, or enjoy the entertainment, the Battle Creek Pride Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of love, acceptance, and pride for all!

This year’s theme will be unity as we come together to show solidarity and support for the LGBTQIA+ community with our fellow Pride groups from the surrounding area. In a candlelight ceremony we remember those we have lost and honor the memory of those in the LGBTQIA+ community who have died, especially those who were victims of violence or discrimination. Our speakers will raise awareness of issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community, such as discrimination, violence, and the need for equality and acceptance.

Since 2020, BC Pride Week has kicked off with a fun and educational Thursday evening trivia game show – LGBTQ&A.  Sponsored by New Story Books, 16 local celebrity contestants compete for prizes by answering sometimes serious, sometimes goofy questions about queer-related people, places, politics, history, and current events.  The first two years of LGBTQ&A were performed virtually, due to COVID mandates.  But since then, a live audience has laughed, learned, and cheered on our good-natured players.