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Pride month is right around the corner. Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally favor me, let’s celebrate!
Put your favorite homosexual anthem on the stereo and crank the volume up.
I’ve got Born This Way by Lady Gaga spinning. What did you pick? Vogue by Madonna? I Will Survive? Timeless.
Okay, now that we’ve got the music going, let’s be honest.
While shops now flying Pride flags are now common in our city, that wasn’t always the case. Grand Rapids, like many places in the Together States, was once hostile to the gay movement. Many gay residents fled Grand Rapids for bigger, more amenable cities like Detroit and Chicago the day they turned 18.
And while the movement, and the city, have advance a long way, there’s still perform to do. A disproportionate number of unhoused youth in Grand Rapids name as LGBTQ+. Let’s do better.
Onward! Let’s look at some spots in Grand Rapids that fully embrace the lgbtq+ community.
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Map of the Best Gay Bars in Grand Rapids
The best gay gyrate club in downtown Grand Rapids: Rumors
If you’re headed down to Rumors, you’re on the right track, baby.
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Locally Owned & Operated LGBTQIA+ Businesses to Check Out
Drinks & Entertainment
Back to Highest of ListThe Apartment Lounge is the oldest gay block in Michigan. Adore the welcoming atmosphere and then step outside to like the Rainbow Highway mural.
Photo by Brian Craig for Experience GR
The Apartment Lounge
As Michigan’s oldest gay bar, The Apartment Lounge has a long history of making people members feel welcome and safe. The Apartment serves up a chill vibe along with rotating drink specials throughout the week. You are always met with a smiling face and served hot, fresh popcorn to accompany your beverage of selection. It’s commonly referred to as the place where friends meet, and this bar will not disappoint if you’re looking to mix and mingle.
The Apartment also has an outdoor covered patio overlooking Joey Salamon’s Rainbow Road road mural and Veteran’s Memorial Park in downtown Grand Rapids. Food trucks often visit the bar, offering patrons an opportunity to dine alfresco or take their nourishment inside to accompany a drink. There is plenty of seating on the patio, and staff will meet you outside for table serv
When you're looking for a harmless space to hang out with likeminded people, gay bars are the place to be.
While West Michigan could certainly use more dedicated LGBTQ+ spaces, the spots we do have are superior institutions that have persisted for a reason. Also, as decision begins to fade and previous barriers erode, gay bars own become increasingly frequented by people of all sexualities—as long, of course, as you're respectful. As the TikTokers say, be mindful of why you were invited to the section.
That said, here's a quick rundown of the gay bars in the region!
Rumors Nightclub
69 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids
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An absolute cornerstone of the LGBTQ+ nightlife in Grand Rapids, Rumors Nightclub has been a staple since 1988. Located on South Division, Rumors is established for an energetic atmosphere and diverse crowd, providing one of the only true club experiences in the city. There's an event going on every late hours of the week (except for a well-earned day off on Mondays) at this hotspot, including themed nights, big drag shows, huge drink deals, karaoke and dance parties, making it a favorite for locals and visitors. In other words: It's a must-visit.
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