Downtowns across the globe thrive on a diversity of people and opportunity. One of our goals and priorities at the Downtown Billings Alliance is to make downtown Billings a model of inclusion of diverse cultures. A place where the entire community can come together without prejudice, to learn and celebrate the variety of cultures and people who make up the rich tapestry of our community and region. We are excited that 406 Pride choose to celebrate Billings Pride with a number of events hosted right in our downtown.
Logo by Libby Threadgoode
Pride Events in Downtown:
The Pride events below are coordinated by 406 Pride. 406 Pride works with the diverse populations of Montana to build unity, acceptance, and fellowship and to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and throughout our community.
Monday June 20th:
3:00pm – 5:00pm: Queer Community Clean up
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Kick off Billings Pride Week with a community clean up effort! Help us clean up the downtown area surrounding the resource center, 4th-5th & Broadway & N. 29th
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Billings Clinic Listening Session
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Are you a LGBTQ2S+ person who lives here in Billings? Billings Clinic wants to learn more about how they can better serve you! Join Billings Clinic and Riverstone Health to give your input!
Tuesday June 21st
3:00pm -6:00pm: Help 406 Pride Decorate their Parade Float!
@ 3018 1st Avenue North, Billings MT
Sign up HERE to help the 406 Pride team decorate their parade float.
6:00pm: The Midsummer Healing and Abundance Group Ritual
@ Barjon’s Books (223 N. 29th Street)
Register HERE for this event please!
Wednesday June 22nd
6:00 -8:00pm: Attorney seminar on Wills & Trusts
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Do you have legal questions about wills & trusts in regards to your LGBTQ+ family and partner(s)? Come attend this seminar!
5:30pm -7:30pm: Queer Young Adults Meet-up, ages 18+ up
@ Kirks’ Grocery (2920 Minnesota Ave.)
Meet and network with other queer young adults in Billings at Kirk’s Grocery. They’ll have art projects, snacks, drinks and LOTS of time to meet fellow queer folks to build community and joy. Drop by anytime. RSVP HERE.
6:00pm -8:00pm: Rainbow PJ Party & Family Movie night
@ Billings First Congressional Church (310 N. 27th Street)
Join us at the Billings First Congregational Church for a family movie night & pajama party!
Thursday June 23rd
12:00pm -1:00pm: Free Intro Yoga
@ Billings First Congressional Church (310 N. 27th Street)
Join Pastor Lisa Harmon as she leads a wonderful all-level yoga class free of charge!
8:00pm -10:00pm: Projectile Pride Comedy
@ The Loft Dance Club (1123 1st Ave N)
$5 cover, pride-themed comedy improv show!
Friday June 24th
8:00pm -10:00pm: 18 & Up Drag Night
@ Pub Station (2502 1st Ave N.)
Come watch an amazing 18+ drag show with us at the Pub Station!
8:00pm: Retro Rainbow Dance
@ The Loft Dance Club (1123 1st Ave N)
Love to dance? Love music from the last few decades? Join the Retro Rainbow Dance Party at the Loft!
Saturday June 25th
10:00am -10:45am: Pride Parade
@Downtown Parade Route (2nd Ave to Broadway)
There’s a Pride Parade this year! Want to walk or drive or have a float? Register a float HERE or just come down. Wave and cheer on the participants.
11:00am -7:00pm: Pride Festival
@ Streets below Skypoint (2nd & N. Broadway)
celebrate with the wonderful LGBTQ2S+ community, allies, and supporters here in Montana! There’ll be music, fun, kid’s spaces, vendors, dancing, and much more!
1:00pm – 3:00pm: All Ages Drag Show
@ Skypoint (2nd & N. Broadway)
Come have a grand time at this all-ages Drag show under Skypoint during the Pride Festival!
11:00am to 12:00pm: Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities BridgerCare Seminar
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Join educators from BridgerCare to learn more about LGBTQ+ Identities!
12:00pm to 1:30pm: How to be an Ally BridgerCare Seminar
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Do you have any loved ones in the LGBTQ2S+ community? It’s more likely than you think, and there are so many ways you can be a great ally to them and the whole community. Join educators from BridgerCare for this awesome talk
3:00pm to 4:30pm: Queer Sex Ed BridgerCare Seminar
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Sex Ed is one of those topics that school doesn’t always have the best coverage over, especially if you’re part of the LGBTQ2S+ community. So bring your questions and come join the amazing educators from BridgerCare for this awesome and inclusive chat!
6:00pm -9:00pm: Gayme Night & Social
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
Play some fun games or just socialize with some new and old friends after the festival for a family-friendly gayme night!
7:30pm -10:00pm: Band: Blake & the Unmentionables
@ The Loft Dance Club (1123 1st Ave N)
$5 cover, Dance and enjoy a great LGBTQ+ band at the Loft!
10:00pm: Glow with Pride Dance Party
@ The Loft Dance Club (1123 1st Ave N)
Come show your dance moves at an awesome glow party – with glow items provided by the Loft!
10:00pm: Gay Men’s Social
@ The Loft Dance Club (1123 1st Ave N)
Bears, Leathermen, Gear, & Kink all welcome in the Apartment above The Loft for the Gay Men’s social!
Sunday June 26th
10:00am -12:00pm: Queer Brunch
@ Bin 119 (119 N. Broadway)
What’s more quintessentially LGBTQ2S+ than brunch?? Join us at Bin 119 for an amazing brunch with the community!
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Queer Community Clean up
@ 406 Pride Resource Center (310 N. 27th Street)
What better way to end Billings Pride Week than with a clean up effort to show how much we love our Billings community?! Join us starting at the 406 Pride Resource center to gather bags & gloves, and help us clean up the downtown area surrounding the resource center & Billings First Congregational Church!
The above Pride events are coordinated by 406 Pride. 406 Pride works with the diverse populations of Montana to build unity, acceptance, and fellowship and to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and throughout our community.