- Event Overview
About
Ann Arbor, MI
Pride Bar Crawl
Ann Arbor runs on a downtown built to be walked, and the Pride Bar Crawl uses the Main Street side of it. The route covers Main and the Liberty blocks, close enough together to move between in minutes.
Main Street is the polished end of the bar scene, a few blocks of restaurants and bars that stay busy year round. The streets running off it add more rooms without pushing the route further out.
June in Southeast Michigan is the version of the city that residents keep for themselves. The university term is out, the student population thins, and the downtown belongs to the people who live here.
Our hosts run the Main Street route with the stops set in advance. Specials are agreed at each bar and the wristband covers every stop.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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One Wristband, Every Stop
Collect the band at check-in and every door on the Ann Arbor route stays open to you.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
Included with your ticket and poured the moment you check in.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Wristband pricing at every participating Ann Arbor bar, from the first stop to the last.
Best Outfit Contest
Best outfit takes the prize. Every ticket holder is automatically in the running.
A Route Built for Groups
Come as a pair or bring twenty. The Ann Arbor route works either way.
On-Site Hosts
Staff cover the whole route and keep the timing on track all night.
A Route You Do Not Plan
No venue research and no reservations to chase. The route is fixed.
Priority Entry at Select Bars
Selected venues let wristband holders in ahead of the general queue.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Ann Arbor Pride Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Pride Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com. Tickets for Ann Arbor are sold online in advance.
Get to the opening venue at 7:00 PM. Full address is emailed after purchase.
Welcome drink, wristband, and the route map. The crawl starts at 7:30 PM.
Move with the crawl through each stop on the Ann Arbor route.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ann Arbor Pride Bar Crawl?
A Pride night through participating Ann Arbor bars on one ticket. The wristband handles entry and drink specials at every stop, and you get a digital map plus after-party access.
What date does the Ann Arbor page list?
Saturday, June 26, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Worth confirming at checkout, since that same finish time appears on every city page in this series whatever the time zone.
When does Ann Arbor run its Pride events?
Ann Arbor and neighboring Ypsilanti spread their Pride programming across the summer rather than concentrating it on one weekend. Check the local calendar so the dates do not clash.
Does Ann Arbor have an LGBTQ bar scene?
It has a long-standing one, historically anchored around the Braun Court area off Fourth Avenue, with the Main Street and State Street bars carrying a broadly mixed crowd.
Is the June crowd different from term time?
Considerably. With most students away in late June, downtown Ann Arbor runs older and calmer than it does in the autumn. Plenty of people prefer that version of the town.
Is the Ann Arbor crawl open to allies?
Yes. It is a public ticketed event and the crowd is mixed by default. All you need is a wristband and a valid photo ID for each venue on the route.
What should I wear to the Ann Arbor crawl?
Something light and colorful. Late June in Ann Arbor runs warm and humid into the evening, and a photographer works the route, so effort tends to be rewarded here.
What if I arrive late in Ann Arbor?
Arrive at check-in whenever you can and staff will issue a wristband so you can pick up the route mid-flow. The remaining Ann Arbor bars still honor it.
