See How Stars Are Celebrating Pride Month This Year, From Billy Porter to Beyoncé

The "Pose" alum rode through the streets of NYC on June 25 while he served as grand marshal of this year's Pride March. Porter recapped his experience on Instagram the next day, writing in a post, "What a day! . . . Thank you @nycpride for an unforgettable experience." The singer-actor also expressed "the biggest thank you" to everyone who showed up to the city's Pride event. "I am so grateful to be a part of such a beautiful community. I love you all. 💕🏳️‍🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️💕," he concluded.

The powerhouse singers hit the stage together at NYC's Pride Island event on June 25. That night, Lambert posted a clip from the pair's performance on Instagram and captioned it, "Who knew that a friendly 'have a great show' text would turn into an invitation to perform with the iconic diva Xtina?! Like many of you know, I've been a stan for her since like…. '2000!!! I learned how to truly wail listening to her. Thank you Xtina for this surreal moment to celebrate NY Pride!!! I adore you! 💕💕💕."

The actor spoke during Pride Live's Stonewall Day in NYC on June 23.

Mariah Carey performed at LA Pride in the Park on June 10 as part of the city's Pride celebrations. After the event, she wrote on Instagram, "Thank you @lapride, you were amazing!! I love you so much!" along with butterfly and Pride flag emojis.

Singer Janelle Monáe performed at the LA Pride Parade on June 11. They sang on a float that made its way down the streets of Hollywood.

Singer Betty Who performed at the White House's Pride Month celebration on June 10. The Australian pop star wrote on Instagram, "Today was the biggest pride celebration ever held at the white house and i got to be a part of it!!!!!!!"

She continued, "so many things i want to say! what an honour it is, how proud i am to be a part of the lgbtqia+ comminity, how special todays event was and how grateful i am to @potus, @drbiden and the amazing white house staff for hosting us. queer joy spouting everywhere!!! very grateful for this incredible experience."

Melissa McCarthy fought back some tears as she rode down Santa Monica Boulevard in the West Hollywood Pride Parade on June 4. At the event, "The Little Mermaid" star was honored as an Icon. The distinction honors "trailblazers and allies . . . for their work in bringing the LGBTQ community and social justice issues to the forefront, as well as expanding queer representation in mainstream pop culture," per the parade's website.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, who married in 2020, were also chosen as Icons for this year's WeHo Parade and got to ride in a car. Dressed in rainbow colors, they waved together at fans.

This Barbie and Ken are celebrating pride! The upcoming "Barbie" movie had a float in the West Hollywood parade, and two of the movie's stars — Alexandra Shipp and Scott Evans — were on hand to celebrate Pride with fans.

Shipp wrote on Instagram after the event, "looking out at a sea of beautiful #lgbtqia faces and seeing their smiles and their happiness to be truly who they are felt like f*cking magick!"

The actor, who came out in 2021, continued, "since coming out, I've never been able to make #wehopride because of work (this time last year I was shooting @barbiethemovie !!) and being there this weekend has been the best feeling EVER!! thank you to the pure souls coming out to remember how far we've come, stand for who we are, and the ally's who came to support."

Model Laith Ashley was another Icon honoree at the WeHo parade. In 2022, he appeared in Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze" music video.

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" stars Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke also rode in the West Hollywood Parade.

Singer Carly Rae Jepsen headlined West Hollywood's Outloud music festival on June 4.

The now-married couple kicked off the first day of Pride Month with a Vogue exclusive revealing all the need-to-know details about their summer camp-themed wedding, which took place on May 19. "It was genuinely the most magical, awe-inspiring moment of our lives," Feldstein told the publication, recalling when the pair exchanged vows.

The "Cuff It" icon wished her fans "Happy Pride!" during the June 1 London show of her Renaissance World Tour.

In her interview with Hollywood Life, Cho noted that her plans for Pride Month include "fighting for queer rights" and participating in the 2023 LA Pride Parade as the Icon Grand Marshal. "I have been attending Pride celebrations since 1978," Cho said, "and this time around, the need to celebrate as well as unite is more urgent than it has ever been. Our love is greater than their hate."

On June 11, Cho rode in a car during the parade with her dog Lucia.

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