US EditionThousands gather at Motor City Pride festival in Detroit
- On June 7, the Motor City Bears hosted their seventeenth yearly vehicle washing event at the First Merchants Bank location in Ferndale to raise money for LGBTQ+ groups.
- The event grew from the Motor City Bears' ongoing commitment to raise funds for Affirmations and Ruth Ellis Center serving Southeast Michigan youth.
- Members of the bear community dressed in Speedo-style swimwear washed a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, bikes, and scooters, fostering a lively and engaging environment that attracted both participants and onlookers.
- Organizers announced they raised $1,696 this year, exceeding last year's amount of around $1,000. Wood commented that it’s uncommon to witness large, bearded men confidently sporting Speedo-style swimwear, which the community thoroughly enjoys.
- The fundraiser reinforces local support for LGBTQ+ youth and strengthens the car wash's role as a beloved community tradition in Ferndale.
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Soapy Bears Clean Up at Annual Charity Car Wash in Ferndale
The Motor City Bears turned heads and raised funds on June 7 during their 17th annual car wash fundraiser at First Merchants Bank in Ferndale, with proceeds supporting two vital LGBTQ+ organizations serving youth in Southeast Michigan. "This is our 17th year doing the car wash to support our charities Affirmations and Ruth Ellis Center," said Scott Wood, an organizer with the Motor City Bears. "We ask our community to help us help them and they …
Motor City Pride parade 2025 Detroit photos
Motor City Pride drew thousands to downtown Detroit over the weekend, with a celebration of music, talent and diversity. Four stages showcased LGBTQIA+ artists, dozens of food trucks/stalls and plenty of vendors. The weekend’s highlight was the Motor City Pride parade down Griswold Street to Hart Plaza. Photographer Quinn Banks was on hand to capture the joy.
Motor City Pride draws 60,000 in defiant celebration of love, legacy, and LGBTQ+ visibility
2025 Motor City Pride parade makes its way to Hart Plaza. June 8, 2025 | Photo by Leah CraigThe first Motor City Pride parade took place in June 1972, where several hundred people gathered to march down Woodward Avenue. 53 years later, over 60,000 people flocked to Hart Plaza for Michigan’s largest Pride festival and parade. The festival boasted an extensive entertainment lineup, with three stages showcasing more than 50 acts and over 200 perfo…
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