First-ever Mackinac Island Straits Pride Festival weekend coming this month

(Photo: Straits Pride)

A weekend full of events is planned for the first-ever Mackinac Island Straits Pride Festival from Sept. 22 through Sept. 25.

Activities for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies include a hay ride tour of the island, drag bingo and brunch, vendor market, a queer prom, and a pride cruise on the Straits of Mackinac.

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Event prices range from free to $45. Get tickets to the hay ride, brunch, and cruise here.

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Vendors can sign up for the market here.