Events

Ferndale Pride

A large crowd gathers under white tents in Western Market’s parking lot during a sunny Pride celebration, with vendors, drinks, and community members filling the space.

Mark your calendars for PRIDE!

This year, Western Market will once again be hosting a Beer & Wine tent in our parking lot, in concurrence with Ferndale's Pride celebration.

The event is scheduled FOR SATURDAY, May 30, 2026 from 1-9pm.

We will be partnering with FernCare Free Clinic and the Ferndale Pride Organization as a charity Nonprofit.

Proceeds from alcohol sales will benefit FernCare, which provides free medical services to people without health insurance, and Ferndale Pride, which supports & partners with the local LGBTQ+ community.

The Menu:

Our beer selections will be provided by Eastern Market Brewing Company in their awesome kegerator truck!

We will have wine, seltzer and NA options as well.We’ll also be grilling some of our fantastic Housemade sausages, Beyond Sausage and elote.

The Entertainment:

‍We'll be hosting a DJ,  games (corn hole, anyone?) and space to rest for those who'd like to stay and enjoy the fun!

In order to set up for the event, our parking lot will be closing on Friday, May 29 at 3pm. Street parking will still be available at this time.On Saturday, May 30, Nine Mile in front of our store will be closed for Ferndale’s celebration, and our parking lot will be hosting the fun.For more information regarding Ferndale’s Pride celebration, click here. For information regarding parking and transportation to the event, click here.A full list of road, alley & parking lot closures below:

‍ROAD CLOSURES May 30 & May 31, 2026

‍West 9 Mile Rd (Woodward to Livernois)CLOSE: Saturday, May 30, 3amREOPEN: by 7am, Sunday, May 31Allen Rd (West 9 Mile Rd to West Troy)CLOSE: Saturday, May 30, 3amREOPEN: by 7am, Sunday, May 31Planavon (West 9 Mile Rd to Withington Alleyway)CLOSE: Saturday, May 30, 3amREOPEN: by noon, Sunday, May 31

‍PARKING LOT CLOSURES:

‍Planavon Lot #4CLOSE: Saturday, May 30, 3amREOPEN: by 8am, Sunday, June 1

‍ALLEYWAY CLOSURES:

‍Withington Lot Alleyway(Participating vendors entrance for set-up)CLOSED: Saturday, May 30, 5am – noon Planavon Lot Alleyway(Allen Rd. to Farmdale)CLOSE: Saturday, May 30, 3amREOPEN: by 7am, Sunday, June 1NO vehicular access

Ferndale Pride 2025

A DJ stands behind turntables draped in a Pride flag, smiling and playing music under a tent at the outdoor event.
Two people holding drinks walk toward a busy tent area while others mingle and play games in the Western Market parking lot during Pride.
Two people in rainbow outfits hula hoop in the middle of the event while a crowd watches and socializes under nearby tents.
A hula hoop toss is midair as participants laugh and play a game, surrounded by a lively Pride crowd and colorful decorations.
A performer smiles and holds a microphone in front of a DJ booth decorated with a Pride flag, entertaining the crowd.
A wide view of the event shows multiple vendor tents, plants for sale, and a bustling crowd enjoying Western Market’s Pride celebration.
A guest signs up at a vendor table while others stand nearby under a tent decorated with rainbow flags and balloons.
A drag performer in a sparkling blue outfit poses and smiles during the Pride celebration at Western Market.
A young child in a black dress stands in the middle of a Pride celebration holding two large rainbow “PRIDE” fans, while a colorful crowd in festive outfits gathers and takes photos behind her.
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