Pride is an epic season that we’re lucky to have every year in the summer. Go us for deciding summer is the time we celebrate being gay – what a good decision that was. However, if you’ve not had the chance to head to a Pride festival just yet, then don’t stress – there’s still time to celebrate. Why not bring Pride home and throw a Pride party? Read on as we have everything you need to celebrate in style.
Before we get going, just an aside, you might have seen our previous article about lesbian bars and events in Amsterdam, and if you met anyone there check out this great company on how to send flowers to Amsterdam.
Now we have that covered, read on for all the Alternative Pride Party ideas you need.
Top Ideas For A Pride Party at Home
The real issue of throwing a pride party at home is fostering the true Pride atmosphere but in a home setting, plus getting that legendary colour scheme right. Because you and I both know that you can have a tacky rainbow, or you can have a fabulous rainbow – we know which one we want at our party. Plus let’s not forget paying a smidge of homage to the history of Pride.
Read on to hear all of our top ideas to get your Pride Party at home poppin off.
1. Costume Competition
A Pride Costume Competition is the ultimate way to crank up the fun at your Pride party! Encourage everyone to go all out with their most fabulous, outrageous, and creative looks—whether it’s glittery drag, rainbow warriors, or queer icons brought to life. Set up a runway, blast the tunes, and let the crowd cheer for their favourites. The best part? Everyone’s a winner because it’s all about celebrating individuality, self-expression, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, it’s a perfect excuse to pull out those heels, sequins, and feathers you’ve been dying to wear!
2. A White Party
A Pride White Party is ironic yet chic and stylish. Imagine this – everyone is wearing white, but your party is covered in colour. You can hire out rainbow-coloured lights, and have lots of creative rainbow-coloured decor, complimenting the white outfits.
3. Queer Movie Marathon
A movie marathon is a great party idea for those who prefer a more relaxed environment. You can all get cosy, and invite everyone over in their PJs. Grab some comfy pillows and blankets and gather around the TV with fun snacks. You can pass around the bowls of popcorn and play the ultimate gay movie marathon.
4. Rainbow Dinner Party
For the more sophisticated among us, we have our Rainbow Dinner Party idea.
Today, everyone is focused on healthy eating. So why not include it in the dinner menu? Create a menu of all rainbow-based drinks and food. When you think of roasted beetroot, potatoes, and carrots, create a design that will look nice on the dining table. Add cheese, olives, and blueberries. However, maybe you don’t care about healthy foods and you want a treat. You could make rainbow cupcakes and macarons.
If you’re really wanting to flex your baking skills why not try baking a rainbow multi-layer cake?
Whatever you go for, make sure you pair your menu with some epic cocktails and drinks.
5. Rainbow-Theme Party
This is an obvious one but couldn’t be missed. Decorate to high heaven. There are so many options now for rainbow flags and colour decor. Fairy lights are an easy way to add a bit more fun and light to any home.
5. Pride Theme Potluck
A pride-themed potluck is a wonderful way to include your friends and make the party an interactive one. What is a Potluck party we hear you say? This theme will allow the attendees to express their creativity and learn about different cuisines. Each attendee needs to bring a dish representing their Pride colour. This can be anything from colourful cupcakes or desserts to various dishes from various cultures. Another cool idea is that you can start with the cocktail corner, and then you can set up the appetizers, main course, and desserts.
6. Outdoor Movie Night Featuring LGBTQ+ Films
Okay so this is similar to the movie night we mentioned above, but an outdoor version is super fun. You can create a cosy arrangement in your backyard or on your terrace. Decorate the space with fairy lights to build a cosy atmosphere, use a bedsheet and grab a projector from Amazon.
7. Drang Bingo Night
A drag bingo night but at home couldn’t be funnier. Decide who will be the bingo drag host (and not forgetting we can have Drag Kings as well as Drag Queens). Grab a bingo game from Amazon, and away you go. We recommend selecting your most outgoing friend to be the drag bingo caller. Get your guests laughing with a funny prize for the winner, and also make sure you have some epic drinks on the menu.
8. Karaoke Night
An at-home karaoke night featuring iconic LGBTQ+ themes will make your event an absolute hit.
Firstly, you need to create a playlist that includes a selection of significant themes in the LGBTQ+ community. Incorporate popular hits that everyone is aware of. Next, select a dedicated space where the guest can perform. This can be a mini stage you’ve cobbled together with furniture (why not) or a designed area within the living room.
You can use apps like Yokee Karaoke or singa.com to host a karaoke night.
And there we have it, ideas to celebrate Pride at home.
Enjoy,
Team Nonchalant x
This article was written by one of our creative team writers here at Nonchalant Magazine.
