While the Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade is set for Aug. 17-18, the LGBTQ+ community is getting the party started with June celebrations recognizing Pride Month.

Along with backing Charlotte area businesses that support the LGBTQ+ community, you can visit bars, breweries hosting Pride events, indulge in a specialty doughnut or pancake created for the occasion at area restaurants and more.

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Pride, check out these Charlotte-area options…

PRIDE COCKTAILS AT EL PURO

Location: 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217

When: Throughout June and August

Cost: $15 El Puro’s special Pride cocktail, the Pride Paradise, is made with aged rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, blue curacao and fruit crema. There’s also an option to order A Sip of Pride, which consists of vodka, melon liqueur, sour apple, peach snaps, pineapple juice and grenadine.

 

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