2024 Highlights
The Club Quarters Hotel in Rittenhouse Square is the official hotel for Philly Black Pride 2024, with events popping up in surrounding neighborhoods and throughout the city.
Here’s a sampling of what to expect for the 25th iteration of the event, featuring events from Philly Black Pride, The Main Event Philly and JayLaTay Entertainment:
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Kick off a whirlwind weekend of festivities with a bang: Philly Black Pride’s no-holds-barred open mic night and poetry slam is back.
Hosted by two-time One Night Stand Poetry Slam champion Queen Phierce and featuring acclaimed poet The Artist Formerly Known As Furious George, the open mic invites poets and wordsmiths to make their voices heard — loudly and proudly.
VIP and general admission tickets are available, and performers are encouraged to sign up in advance.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Opening Reception
Cheers to 25 years! Philly Black Pride invites you to celebrate the event’s milestone anniversary at the weekend’s Opening Reception at the Club Quarters Hotel.
The best part: Admission is free. Just come ready to mix, mingle and enjoy light bites and great performances by the evening’s special guests.
Skating After Dark: Philly Black Pride Edition
Lace up your skates and catch us on the floor for Skating After Dark: Philly Black Pride Edition.
DJs Dommis & Delish, aka 2D, set the vibe for this grown and sexy roller-skating party with the hottest hip-hop, R&B, reggae, vogue beats and throwback jams.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
The assignment is “all black everything.” Head to toe. Show out and show off.
Should you accept the challenge, you are guaranteed a doggone good time. DJs Papo & Honey and host D-NYCE will make sure of it when Philly Black Pride takes over the Fringe Bar’s hip indoor/outdoor venue for an evening of dancing and celebration.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The funniest and most authentic podcast in your feed is going on tour — and guess where the first stop is?
Join witty and opinionated duo Boss Britt and DJ eXeL for the very first live recording of their hit podcast “The No Homo Show.”
The podcast digs into every facet of queer life and culture, and for this very special evening of entertainment and empowerment, the hosts invite some of the funniest and most creative LGBTQ+ voices to join them.
More Events Info
Events are open to the public, though some require individual tickets or cover charges.
For a complete list of events for Philly Black Pride 2024 — including more parties, a Black Joy & Healing Summit; an awards ceremony and celebration honoring the community’s leaders, past, present and future; and a very special Miss Philly Black Pride Queens Reunion Show — click the button below.
History
Philadelphia Black Pride’s mission is to improve the living and social environments of LGBTQ+ people of color in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection through public advocacy and quality social events.
In addition to the annual Philly Black Pride festival, the organization hosts year-round programming to support community development.
For more information about Philly Black Pride, click the button below.
