Pride Month Activities: 10 Ideas to Celebrate Pride Month at Work

Alice Wright, GoodPAYE

Every June, Pride Month gives us a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on progress, and continue advocating for inclusion and equality. For HR pros and company leaders, it’s the perfect time to introduce fresh Pride activities in the workplace and demonstrate a genuine commitment to equality.

Visible support for LGBTQ+ employees helps create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. From inspiring talks to festive social events, there are countless ways to celebrate Pride Month at work that can boost morale and bring people together.

Whether you’re planning to celebrate Pride for work for the first time or looking to build on past successes, here are ten creative and meaningful ways to celebrate Pride in the workplace.

1. Raise the Pride Flag

Kick off your Pride Month activities by raising the rainbow flag at your office or adding digital versions across your internal systems.

This simple but symbolic gesture is a visual statement of support and a great way to celebrate Pride Month at work.

You can make it more meaningful by sharing a message from leadership or a short internal article explaining why the flag is important. Plus, be sure to highlight how your organisation supports LGBTQ+ inclusion year-round – not just for Pride Month – and explain why it matters at your workplace.

2. Host a Pride Month Lunch & Learn

Host a Lunch & Learn session with a guest speaker to discuss LGBTQ+ topics, such as allyship, inclusive practices, or personal stories.

These informal sessions help spark conversation, raise awareness, and empower your team with knowledge. They’re a great way to celebrate Pride in the workplace while building a culture of understanding.

Hold the session in an informal, welcoming setting where colleagues can ask questions and reflect. Or, if in-person isn’t possible, host the event virtually to ensure everyone can participate. Provide lunch or encourage remote teams to enjoy theirs during the talk to keep the tone relaxed and engaging.

These sessions can be powerful catalysts for empathy and understanding in the workplace.

3. Share Employee Stories

Showcase authentic voices by inviting LGBTQ+ colleagues to share their stories on your intranet, blog, or internal newsletter.

These personal perspectives help normalise conversations around identity and are powerful Pride Month ideas that humanise your efforts.

Always ensure participation is voluntary and respectful, and consider pairing stories with a comment section or Q&A to keep the dialogue going.

These stories can inspire, educate, and remind everyone of the power of authenticity and visibility at work.

4. Organise a Pride Charity Fundraiser

Charity-focused Pride Month activities unite teams while doing good.

Whether it’s a bake sale, quiz night, or sponsored walk, choose an LGBTQ+ charity together and consider matching donations.

Make sure to promote the fundraiser internally, giving it your full backing. And share the story behind the chosen charity, so your colleagues understand exactly who they’re helping and why. It’s a brilliant way to raise awareness, build team spirit, and give back.

You can encourage friendly competition between departments to boost engagement. Plus, if your budget allows, offer to match donations or provide a company contribution to amplify the impact.

5. Decorate the Office (or your Digital Spaces)

Bringing a splash of colour into the workplace is a simple yet effective way to show your support for Pride Month.

So dress up your office spaces with rainbow flags, bunting, posters, or window displays that reflect the spirit of inclusion and celebration. For remote and hybrid teams, share digital Pride-themed backgrounds for video calls or add a rainbow banner to your intranet homepage.

Encourage teams to personalise their desks or workstations with Pride-themed touches, and perhaps run a decorating contest to get everyone involved. Just be sure to keep it inclusive and voluntary.

Visual displays of support can be a powerful reminder that your organisation values and embraces diversity, helping everyone feel seen and celebrated — whether they’re in the office or working from home.

6. Launch Inclusive Language Workshops

Language plays a key role in shaping workplace culture.

Launching inclusive language workshops during Pride Month is a great way to educate staff on respectful communication, the importance of pronouns, and how to confidently challenge biased language when it arises.

These sessions don’t need to be long or overly formal.

Short, practical workshops can help build understanding, reduce unconscious bias, and empower employees to be better allies. Consider involving external trainers or LGBTQ+ voices to lead the sessions, and provide resources for further learning so the conversation continues beyond the training itself.

By investing in inclusive language, you’re helping to ensure that all employees feel seen, respected, and safe to be themselves at work.

7. Update Your Policies and Benefits

Pride Month is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your workplace policies and employee benefits to ensure they are truly inclusive.

Start by reviewing your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies to check they clearly support LGBTQ+ colleagues and address areas such as gender identity, transitioning at work, and anti-discrimination protections.

It’s also worth auditing your parental leave, adoption, and healthcare policies to make sure they’re relevant and equitable for all family structures. If your policies already reflect best practice, use Pride Month to raise awareness of them — many employees may not realise what’s available or how to access support.

Involve your HR team or employee resource groups in the review, and communicate any changes clearly and positively. Demonstrating action – not just celebration – is a strong way to show that your organisation is committed to real progress.

8. Celebrate with a Pride-themed Team Social

Sometimes the most powerful way to celebrate Pride Month is through joy and connection.

Organising a Pride-themed team social is a fantastic way to bring colleagues together in a relaxed setting and show that inclusion can be celebratory as well as serious.

You might plan a rainbow-themed picnic in the park, a fancy dress day in the office, or an after-work get-together featuring Pride-inspired decorations, music, and food. Virtual teams can join in too. Why not try a Pride trivia quiz, a themed virtual coffee break, or a shared playlist of LGBTQ+ artists and anthems.

These kinds of social events can help foster stronger team bonds and send a clear message that your organisation embraces diversity in all its forms. Just be mindful to make them inclusive and optional, so everyone feels comfortable participating in their own way.

9. Create a Pride Resource Hub

Creating a Pride resource hub is a practical and lasting way to show support during Pride Month and beyond.

Set up a dedicated space on your intranet or shared drive where employees can easily find LGBTQ+ related information, tools, and inspiration.

This could include reading lists, podcasts, and films that explore LGBTQ+ topics, guidance on inclusive language, mental health and support services, internal policies, and details of local Pride events. You might also include employee-recommended resources or blogs to keep the content authentic and relevant.

Ensure the hub remains accessible all year round and keep it updated regularly to reflect ongoing developments.

A well-curated resource hub helps normalise learning, signals your long-term commitment to inclusion, and provides valuable support for those looking to deepen their understanding or access help.

10. Encourage Allyship All Year-Round

While Pride Month is a brilliant time to celebrate and raise awareness, meaningful change happens when allyship becomes part of your culture every day of the year.

Pride initiatives should ensure that inclusion is not a one-off initiative, but a shared value that’s lived out consistently.

So provide your teams with the tools and knowledge they need to be active allies — this could include ongoing training, discussion groups, resource packs, and access to LGBTQ+ support networks. Consider setting up or supporting employee-led resource groups that create safe spaces for connection, advocacy, and education.

You could also mark other key LGBTQ+ awareness dates throughout the year to keep momentum going, and celebrate employees who take action and demonstrate inclusive behaviours. When this is woven into your daily culture, everyone benefits…

… and your LGBTQ+ colleagues feel seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

How Will You Celebrate Pride In Your Workplace?

Celebrating Pride in the workplace doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you implement just one or all of these Pride Month ideas, the key is to be authentic and inclusive.

Celebrating Pride is about visibility, education, and community. And as such, your efforts can make a real difference.

Inclusion is a journey, and every step counts.