​The 2026 Blue Water Pride Festival is taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

 

What began as a small gathering advocating for equality and fairness has grown into a much larger event, attracting over 1500 LGBTQ+ residents and allies in 2025. We anticipate a turnout of well over 2,000 participants, coming together to celebrate love, community, and pride.

 

The mission of Blue Water Pride is to foster an inclusive, joyful, and welcoming environment where all individuals can celebrate the richness of our diverse community. It is through the support of sponsors and vendors like you that we are able to expand this beloved annual event and make it one of the premier highlights of Port Huron’s summer season.

 

Funds raised from Blue Water Pride directly support the Blue Water Allies, whose work empowers and celebrates the intersectional lives of LGBTQ+ Michiganders and straight allies throughout the Blue Water Area and beyond. These resources help sustain Blue Water Pride and other important community events.

 

This year’s festival will again be held at McMorran Plaza (701 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, MI). We are excited to offer limited space for:

• 4 Food Trucks – $150 each

• 30 Merchandise Vendors – $50 each

• 40 Community Organizations – $25 each

• New for 2026: Pride Passport Program - any vendors may also choose to participate in our Pride Passport Program for an additional $50. Participation is limited to 20 Passport Vendors, so availability is very limited. This fun, interactive activity encourages attendees to visit participating booths and engage with vendors across the festival.

  • Passport Vendors receive: Two international-style stamps representing countries from around the world, A special sign identifying your booth as a Passport Stop, Additional promotion through event materials and social media shout-outs

 

Please join us in making this celebration vibrant, inclusive, and impactful.

To express your interest, please click the link below to complete the Sponsor and Vendor Interest Form. This will provide us with your contact information so we can follow up with further details.