Community Pride, MI

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

AN EVENING OF JAZZ, SONG AND COMMUNITY PRIDE!

Saugatuck's All Saints' Episcopal Church welcomed the community for an evening of music, food and fellowship at the 3rd Annual JAZZ FOR JUSTICE! The rain showers didn't dampen any spirits as the event was quickly moved inside and proceeded as planned...and what a night it was!

Attendees were entertained by the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra and the Lakeshore Community Chorus throughout the evening. There was also plenty to eat and drink with food trucks, wine and beer, and desserts from Crane's.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Jay Johnson and everyone at All Saints' Episcopal Church for a wonderful evening!

For more information about this week's Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE WEEK events, please link here:
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/06/2026

BYE-BYE RAIN - TIME TO GET OUR PRIDE ON!

C'mon out and show your PRIDE with 3 BIG events today!

PRIDE COLOR RUN/WALK
-Registration begins at 8:30 am at the corner of Main and Fremont Streets in Downtown Douglas
-The Run/Walk begins at 9:00 am

COMMUNITY PRIDE PARADE
-10:30 am - Parade lines up at Saugatuck High School
-Parade steps off at 11:00 am.
-Route: From Saugatuck High School, the parade winds through Downtown Saugatuck to Blue Star Highway, across the bridge to Center Street to Downtown Douglas, ending at Beery Field (link to route below)
-This year's parade features our CommUNITY PRIDE Persons of the Year, the mayors of Saugatuck and Douglas, and so much more!
-Link here for more details and to view the parade route map (once you link, scroll down to the Community Pride Parade section):
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

PRIDE IN THE PARK
-Beery Field in Downtown Douglas
-11:30 am - 6:00 pm
-More than 70 vendor booths
-Food and drinks for purchase
-Free Admission!
-Live music, featuring two bands From Chicago (Sixteen Candles and Hello Weekend) and DJ John E from Thumpbox Music!

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/05/2026

A BEAUTIFUL AND INFORMATIVE EVENING AT THE KIRBY!

Thursday night's "Evening At The Kirby" for Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE Week did not disappoint, kicking off with a reception on the Kirby back patio as more than 100 gathered..

Guests enjoyed a powerful presentation from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) featuring guest speakers; Tim Bahr, Vice President, Leadership Giving; Wendy Stout, Deputy Director, Regional & State Campaigns; and Christina Rissman, Deputy Director, Volunteer Leadership.

Following the presentation, Chef Chris LaBelle finished the evening by presenting a delicious, multi-course dinner with wine pairings from Modales Wines.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Chef Chris and the entire Kirby team for hosting the evening and the team of speakers from the HRC! Thank you also to Jamele Favorite and Modales Wines for providing and describing the wine tastings during each course.

For more information about this week's Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE WEEK events, please link here:
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/05/2026

TOMORROW!

COMMUNITY PRIDE PARADE!
SATURDAY, JUNE 6

-Parade lines up at Saugatuck High School at 10:30 and steps off at 11:00 am.
-Route: From Saugatuck High School, the parade winds through Downtown Saugatuck to Blue Star Highway, across the bridge to Center Street to Downtown Douglas, ending at Beery Field (link to route below)

This year's parade features our CommUNITY PRIDE Persons of the Year, the mayors of Saugatuck and Douglas, and so much more!

PARTICIPATE:
-We'd love to have you participate! Decorate your car, truck, trailer, scooter, or motorcycle to participate. Unfortunately participants are unable to walk in the parade or throw items from their vehicle.

WATCH:
-Come on out, cheer on the parade participants and show your PRIDE! The parade will be narrated live from the corner of Butler and Culver in Saugatuck and on Center street in Douglas.

MORE DETAILS:
-Link here for more details and to view the parade route map (once you link, scroll down to the Community Pride Parade section):
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/05/2026

TICK, TOCK, TICK, TOCK...BIDDING CLOSES TONIGHT AT 10 PM ET!

Both paintings have been up for bids for over a month and tonight we will know who takes them home! Keep watching and make sure your bid gets posted by 10:00 pm ET.

PRIDE THROUGH ART - is a special 2026 fundraising auction fro Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE featuring two original oil paintings generously donated by Century 21's Liz Engel and created by artist, James Brandess:

- An August Day Up River
- September On The River

Bidding is open and will conclude TONIGHT (Friday, June 5 at 10:00 pm). Winners will be announced at PRIDE in the Park at Beery Field (Douglas) on Saturday, June 6.

For your convenience, the link to the auction site is here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pride-through-art-community-pride-mis-silent-auction?fbclid=IwY2xjawSPICdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxMWFFYTZVellEOElOc0lCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqjRvm_PvKRhDhXotKwVuUblfKPm4npG8fjbD8Do0ba02SFoQg_4nj0LKr2j_aem_ALnuBVYgdwP0VJSW3k3Ldw

Thank you Liz!

06/05/2026

TONIGHT - RAIN OR SHINE!
JAZZ FOR JUSTICE BLOCK PARTY!

Part of Saugatuck-Douglas Community Pride Week
-Friday, June 5
-5:30 - 8:30 pm
-All Saints' Episcopal Church of Saugatuck,
-252 Grand Street, Saugatuck

Once again, All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Saugatuck is hosting a PRIDE celebration block party, featuring the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra and the Lakeshore Community Chorus! This event takes over the entire street and features food trucks, wine and beer, desserts from Crane's and some incredible musical performances!

Come on out and join your neighbors and friends for this annual party in the street.
Admission is free and please bring your lawn chair for seating.

See you there!

For more information about all the events during Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE Week, please link here:
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/04/2026

Only a few more days to enjoy our delicious Rainbow Cake at a great price! 🏳️‍🌈

Only $5.00 a slice through June 6th. 🍰

06/04/2026

PRIDE SOCIAL BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER!

The History Center in Douglas became a beautiful backdrop for Saugatuck-Douglas's CommUNITY PRIDE newest addition to Pride Week, the PRIDE Social.

More than 200 community members came out to enjoy some delicious food, drinks, and live music on a beautiful evening to visit with neighbors and meet some new acquaintances.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center for hosting the event, and to the Douglas United Church of Christ, the First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, Unity Church on the Lakeshore, and Out at St. Peter's for providing the delicious food and drinks. Also, thank you also to Caitlin Cusack and all the performers for providing our soundtrack for the evening. Thank you all for showing your PRIDE!

For more information about this week's Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE WEEK events, please link here:
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

06/04/2026

WADE ROUSE TALKS "THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR."

The Saugatuck-Douglas District Library was magically transformed into Palm Springs for CommUNITY PRIDE's Author Spotlight presentation featuring best-selling author WADE ROUSE. Wade discussed his new novel, "That's What Friends Are For" and addressed questions about the book, his career and the importance of Pride to an eager standing-room-only audience.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Ingrid Boyer and the staff at the Library, and Cheryl Whitford from The Book Nook in Saugatuck for supporting this year's speaker series presentation. Attendees were not only able to purchase Wade's library of books, but Wade also graciously signed each one.

For more information about this week's Saugatuck-Douglas CommUNITY PRIDE WEEK events, please link here:
https://www.communitypridemi.org/pride-week-2026.html #/

See you at PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈🌈