Hi Missouri, Illinois and Arizona! It’s summer festival season, and that means PRIDE – we’re excited to be hitting the streets, parks and parade routes in your town (check out our lineup of Pride events below)! A well-stocked stash of weed for summer makes any and all summer festivals a little more joyful, so we rounded up some recommendations from our Budtenders that are easy to share and heat-friendly.
Perfect for dancing all day or when you find that patch of shade!
Budtender Picks for Pride + Summer Festivals
A few of the products our team recommends for keeping your Pride experience lifted (and chill when you need it!):
Product(s): Wateria Gumm-Es from Elevate, Keef and Mary Jones Soda’s
Why they love it: For edibles; [Elevate’s] Waterita gummies help keep the festival hype up, or to help beat the heat I think either of the Keef sodas. If they need a higher dosage the Mary Jones are really good! I appreciate that both of the sodas are resealable and are kept in a fridge so when you buy it, it’s ice cold!
– Riley J., Key Cannabis East
Product(s): Min- E-Bars Elevate
Why they love it: They’re compact and discreet and I always enjoy the effects!
– Lydia P., Key Cannabis KC East
Product(s): KC Cough Min-E-Bar
Why they love it: My only go to sativa! The taste is so clean & unique, with a slight fruit hint. Gives me the perfect uplifting, energetic, happy high, without the anxiety that most sativas give me. The perfect little pocket companion to enjoy a day out on the town, or the lake.
– Kylie P., Key Cannabis Cameron
Product(s): Planet of the Grapes 10pk pins
Why they love it: Go to preroll pack (or strain in general!). Gives a super nice, mellow high, while still giving that creative, uplifting flow. I can smoke one of these and still go out into crowded areas enjoyably without getting overwhelmed.
– Tika S., Key Cannabis Cameron
Product(s): Lord Licorice (available in 3.5g bag or 10pk pre-roll pins)
Why they love it: This is an incredible sativa that makes me feel calm, blissful, happy and creative. Sativas have a tendency to make me anxious, but this one is truly the opposite. It uplifts my mood and creates a positive mental space. A very functional high, great for any time of day!
– Mattie P., Key Cannabis Cameron
Product(s): Mac & Cheese Strain
Why they love it: A relaxing and focused pick-me-up strain without the anxiety. Amazing terps, tastes and smells so fresh and clean! Fantastic for social events, outdoor activities, lunch with friends, or concerts!
– Jaci O., Key Cannabis Cameron
Where to Find us this Pride Month (And other Pride Happenings)
We’re showing up for Pride across Missouri — and we hope you are too! Here’s a quick guide to where you’ll find us in person, and where you can celebrate (even if we’re not vending this year)!
Catch Us Here
KC PrideFest 2025
📍 Theis Park, Kansas City, MO
🗓️ June 6–8, 2025
🕒 Friday: 5–10pm | Saturday: 12–10pm | Sunday: 11–5pm
We’re there all weekend with limited-edition Pride-themed Elevate swag, cannabis education, and festival vibes. Come say hi, grab a coupon, and celebrate with us!
Tower Grove Pride Festival
📍 Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO
🗓️ September 27–28, 2025 | All Day
Back in the fall! We’ll be set up with swag, sunny smiles, and Peak vibes under the trees at one of STL’s most-loved community Pride fests.
We Won’t Be There, But You Should Be
Ozarks PrideFest – Springfield, MO
📍 Downtown Springfield
🗓️ June 14, 2025
🧡 Parade kicks off at 11:30am, followed by a full-day celebration with live music, drag, vendors, and more.
PrideFest STL – St. Louis, MO
📍 Downtown St. Louis
🗓️ June 28–29, 2025
💃 One of the Midwest’s biggest! Expect stages, parades, dancing, and major energy. Parade is Sunday at noon.
Pride on the Strip – Carbondale, IL
📍 Downtown Carbondale
🗓️ June 14, 2025
🎉 Drag brunches, parades, afterparties, and all-day celebrations in the heart of southern Illinois.
Phoenix Pride Pool Party
📍 Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix
🗓️ June 25, 2025
💦 Cool off at this glam poolside bash — expect DJs, cocktails, and community.
