Raising the rainbow flag in small towns, big cities & everywhere in between
Massachusetts
Arlington Pride
June 22
Arlington, MA
Noon–3 p.m., Arlington Town Hall Garden, 730 Massachusetts Ave. Fun activities for all ages, including Pride art projects, karaoke, community networking, Pride swag from the Rainbow Commission and much more. Rain location: inside Arlington Town Hall.
Arlington District-Wide Pride
May 18
Arlington, MA
A celebration of belonging, with ctivities geared toward students and caregivers (all ages), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., front lawn, Arlington High School. Music, arts & crafts and more. Hosted by APS Rainbow Leadership Task Force, Arlington Elementary School Rainbow Alliances, Middle School QSAs and AHS GSA in partnership with the Town of Arlington Rainbow Commission.
BAGLY Youth Pride
May 18
Boston
Rose Kennedy Greenway, rain or shine, youth-led, adult-supported annual event “Just for YOU(th).” Details provided at registration online. Theme: “Reading Is Fundamental: Pride in Every Story.”
Belmont Pride Parade
June 15
Belmont, MA
belmontlgbtq.com/belmontlgbtq.com
Hosted by Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance.
Berkshire Pride Parade & Festival
June 8
Pittsfield, MA
https://www.berkshirepride.org/Berkshirepride.org
8th annual LGBTQIA+ Festival, The Common Park, 100 First St., 11:30 a.m.¬ to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Plus events all week, including the parade, a city hall flag-raising, the inaugural Berkshire Pride Rainbow 5K & 1 mile walk, a teen silent disco, a 21+ after party and more.
Boston Dyke March
June 7
Boston, MA
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, 6:30 p.m. Join thousands of LGBTQ people marching in community at this free, noncommercial, community-centered, grassroots inclusive pride event for everyone of all ages, genders, races, orientations, religions and abilities. Bring drums, noisemakers, whistles, signs, banners, puppets, friends, cheers, merriment, smiles and pride. Wheelchair, scooter and stroller accessible, with an accessibility car for those who need to ride for all or part of the march route.
Boston Pride for the People
June 8
Boston, MA
Parade, festival and more.
Boston Black Pride
July 4–8
Boston, MA
Fifth annual Boston Urban Pride Weekend: “Reclaiming Boston Black Pride,” eight events, four days, guest artists and hosts, and much more.
Braintree Pride
June 1
Braintree, MA
French’s Commons and inside Braintree Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Dr., noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Rain date: June 2.
Cape Ann Pride Weekend
May 31–June 2
Cape Ann, MA
The first ever Cape Ann Pride Weekend will take place with events planned in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex from Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2, 2024. The weekend will include a beach party, musical performance, DJ dance party, museum tours, pride flag raisings, bowling, a pub mixer, tea dance and other fun events to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ community and culture on Cape Ann.
Cohasset Pride Project
Date TBA
Cohasset, MA
Visit website for updates.
Fall River Pride
June 2
Fall River, MA
Fall River Pride Committee/Facebook
Portas da Cidade/Gates of the City, noon to 4 p.m. Fifth annual event, fun for all ages, performances, music, food, community resources, local vendors, kids’ zone and more.
Franklin County Pride
June 15
Greenfield, MA
Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. from Greenfield Middle School and continues down Federal Street to Main Street, ending at Engery Park, where the Festival takes place. The festival also runs all along Miles Street, closed for traffic, to lend a block party vibe, and ends at 4 p.m. Directly followed by block party and rally on Miles Street and Energy Park.
Greater Lowell Pride
June 15
Lowell, MA
Flag raising, noon, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., followed by a parade down Merrimack Street starting at 12:30 p.m. and winding up at the Festival, 1–4 p.m., 40 French St., Boarding House Park.
Hamilton-Wenham Pride Picnic
June 9
South Hamilton, MA
hwhumanrights.org/pride-picnic
Noon–4 p.m., Patton Homestead, 650 Ashbury St., S. Hamilton. A safe space to uplift the LGBTQ+ community, with live music, arts & crafts activities, lawn games, networking, food vendor market (or bring your own picnic), LGBTQ-owned/allied vendor and nonprofit tables and more.
Hammond Castle Pride Month
June
Glochester, MA
www.hammondcastle.org
For the first time in our history, Hammond Castle Museum is celebrating Pride Month while looking through the lense of history uncovered in their archives. The Museum is hosting a number of one week long, mini exhibits throughout June, a poetry reading, a free screening of Bewitched that was partially filmed on-site and a double feature of “Tell Me You Love Me, Junie Moon” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Hampshire Pride Parade & Festival
May 4
Northampton, MA
Parade: 11 a.m., Maine Street. Festival: 1–6 p.m., behind Thornes. Hampshire Pride is a grassroots organization that came about to meet the need of bringing back Pride to Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Hanover Pride
June 1
Hanover, MA
“Don’t Hide the Pride,” 4–8 p.m., Forge Pond Park
Hingham Pride
Hingham, MA
Visit website for updates.
Holyoke Pride Fest
June 22
Holyoke, MA
Pride Fest: Noon to 6 p.m., Veterans Park. Plus more events throughout the month including a Pride flag-raising at City Hall on June 3, the “House of Colors” youth queer prom June 14, the “Rainbow Run” 5K Race/1-Mile Walk on June 8, a drag story hour at Holyoke Public Library on June 20, and the Nasty Habit CrossFit Marathon Row to benefit the OUT Foundation on June 29.
Hull Pride
June 1
Hull, MA
Celebrating 11th year of Seaside Pride, 3–9 p.m., Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way. Includes the return of Boston’s finest funk & disco band, Booty Vortex, kicking off the celebration at 4:30 p.m. followed by dance music with DJ Scott Helms. Plus the annual Hull High School senior scholarship presentation, supportive words from Town Selectman Jason McCann and State Representative Joan Meschino, a silent auction, cash bar, food truckss, local ice cream and more.
Lesbian Nightlife Pride
June 1–8
Boston, MA
26th anniversary ESME Block Party & Pride Fest, 1¬–9 p.m., June 8, St. James Ave., Back Bay. Plus events all week, including a “Trans-Pride” LGBTQ+ Silent Disco Pier Party on June 1, Rooftop Party at the Revere Hotel on June 7, and the JP Block Party on June 9.
Longmeadow Pride
September 15
Longmeadow, MA
Fourth annual Pride festival: Longmeadow Town Green (intersection of Williams and Longmeadow streets, Rte. 5), 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Local artists, craftspeople, dancing, drag performances, food, fun, games, raffle prizes, free mom hugs and more.
Marblehead Pride
June 7–9
Marblehead, MA
Marblehead Pride/Facebook
Flag-raising ceremony, June 1 at 3 p.m. (Rain date June 2 at 3 p.m.)
Martha’s Vineyard Pride
June 7–9
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
queerhubmv.com
Visit website for updates.
Newburyport Pride Parade & Festival
May 30–June 2
Newburyport, MA
Parade kickoff, noon, June 1, followed by first-annual Pride festival. Other events include a kick-off party at the Sunset Club on Plum Island, flag-raising, youth dance, comedy show for adults, concert featuring Melissa Ferrick, drag brunch and a doggie fashion show.
North Brookfield Pride
June 29
North Brookfield, MA
Fourth Consecutive Small Town Pride event, Brookfield Town Common, noon to 6 p.m. Live stage performances, food trucks, vendors and activities for all ages.
North Shore Pride Parade & Festival
June 22
Salem, MA
Parade: steps off at noon, Shetland Park, 27 Congress St. to Festival. Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salem Common, N. Washington Square. This year’s theme? “Proud Together.” More events include a drag show in Gloucester on June 1, the North Shore Pride & Andover Elder Services Dinner and Drag Bingo with Barbie & Ken on June 6, the North Shore Pride Interfaith Alliance Celebration at Tabernacle Church in Salem on June 20, an after party at Bit Bar in Salem and nAGLY’s youth after party on June 22, and a drag brunch at The Derby in Salem on June 23.
Nowoco Pride
Date TBA
Fitchburg, MA
Visit website for updates.
Plymouth Pride
June 30
Plymouth, MA
Nelson Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All-day on-stage entertainment, bands, drag, speakers, dancers; food trucks, beer garden; beach, playground, spray park.
Provincetown Pride
May 31–June 2
Provincetown, MA
Festival, rally at Town Hall, Queer Comedy showcase, Feet Over Front Street Pride 5K and much more.
Quincy Pride
June 2
Quincy, MA
“I Was Born This Way” Festival, noon–5 p.m., Kilroy Square, 25 Cottage Ave. Live music, drag performers, children’s entertainment, along with great raffles, speakers, local and LGBTQ+ vendors. and much more.
Revere Beach Pride
June 23
Revere, MA
Third annual event, 2–7 p.m., Waterfront Square, 400 Ocean Ave. Food and drink specials, music spins from DJ Geller, chance to check out the newest local hot spots.
Road Of Rainbows
June 8
Boston, MA
Fourth annual 5K Run/Walk, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Boston Common. All-inclusive, welcoming all genders, ages and physical abilities. Registration and more on website (click “Tickets”). All proceeds support the event, including discount and free tickets for those who can’t afford them.
Scituate Pride
Date TBA
Scituate, MA
Visit website for updates.
South Coast Pride
June 1
New Bedford, MA
Buttonwood Park, noon–5 p.m. Rain or shine. Fun-filled range of activities for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies of all ages.
Springfield Pride Parade Weekend
May 30–June 1
Springfield, MA
Third annual weekend of Pride events. Parade on June 1. Visit website for more.
Taunton Pride Festival
June 8
Taunton, MA
Hopewell Park, noon–5 p.m. Fun-filled, family-friendly event with wide range of activities for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies of all ages.
Trans Resistance Stand-Out & TQBIPOC Picnic
June 15
Boston, MA
Harambee Park, 1–5 p.m. Bring signs and trans+ fits. Catered food, speeches by community leaders, open mic, community tabling and good times for all. White folks and allies welcome.
Waltham Pride
July 16
Waltham, MA
Waltham Common, 610 Main St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, drag performances, musical acts, speeches, poetry, food trucks, queer vendors, resource groups and other family-friendly activities. Parking on street and at nearby garages.
Weymouth Pride Project
Weymouth, MA
Visit website for updates.
Winchester Pridefest
Date TBA
winchesterpride.org
Now in its fifth year, the annual event draws hundreds of people from Winchester, Woburn, Arlington, Lexington, and surrounding towns for an educational, inclusive, joy-filled, family-friendly celebration.
Pride Worcester
September 7
Worcester, MA
Downtown Worcester, 3–8 p.m. LGBTQ+ and ally artists, makers, crafters, food vendors, performers, speakers, youth & family zone, and health services provided by AIDS Project Worcester and other community partners.
New Hampshire
Keene Pride Fest
September 15
Keene, NH
Largest Pride event in the region, with over 5,000 attendees and 100 vendors including artisans, nonprofits, live music acts, food trucks, circus performances, drag queens, kings and more.
Manchester Pride Parade & Festival
June 15
Manchester, NH
Parade down Elm Street to Pride Festival at Veteran’s Park. Food trucks, vendor booths, artists and more.
Nashua Pride Festival & Parade
June 22
Nashua, NH
facebook.com/NashuaPrideFestival
Visit website for updates
North Country Pride Ride
September 22
North Country, NH
northcountrypridenh.org; facebook.com/Northcountrypride
A spirited car parade through NH’s North Country followed by large gathering at rek’•lis Brewing Co. in Bethlehem, NH.
Portsmouth Pride
June 22
Portsmouth, NH
10th annual Portsmouth Pride Event, the Granite State’s oldest and largest march and festival. Over 100 vendors, mainstage performances, music, a youth zone and more.
Pride Concord
Concord, NH
Visit website for updates.
White Mountains Pride Festival
June 29
North Conway, NH
North Conway Community Center Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food trucks, music, kids’ activities, entertainment with emcee Reverend Yolanda, Carole Wise, Cat Wolf, Food for Bears, Chrysalis, M&D Playhouse and more.
Windham Pride
June 9
Windham, NH
Fourth annual Pride Festival: Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Road, noon. Hosted by Windham Citizens for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Rhode Island
Block Island Pride
September 12–14
Block Island, RI
Drag Queen Story Hour Walk starts approximately at noon, following a Drag Queen Story Hour with Ninny Nothin’ and Danuel Duel. Extravagant rainbow dress and instruments to make noise encouraged. Walk winds up at beach access across from Beach Hotel. Parties and film screening to follow at various venues.
Newport Pride Weekend
June 28–30
Pride Market & Festival, June 29, at Great Friends Meeting House, with live music, art displays, food/drinks, activities for all ages. Other highlights: Pride Cruise on Coastal Queen, June 28; Newport Pride Ride bike parade, June 29, 11 a.m., starting and concluding at the Pride Market & Festival, Great Friends Meeting House; Pride Afterdark, June 29; Beach Day, June 30.
RI PrideFest & Illuminated Night Parade
June 15
Providence, RI
48th RI PrideFest: District Park, both sides of downtown pedestrian footbridge. Gates open at noon with access to over 250 nonprofit organizations, businesses and food vendors plus all-day entertainment by local, regional and national acts on the mainstage. One of the Ocean State’s biggest festivals, with more than 100,000 attendees each year. Illuminated Night Parade: Kick off at 8 p.m. Multiple viewing locations include Dorrance, Washington, Empire and Weybosset streets.
Vermont
Bennington Pride
June 30
Bennington, VT
Parade and block party, entertainment.
Montpelier Pride Fest
May 29
Montpelier, VT
facebook.com/groups/pridevermont
Pride Fest: 4–7 p.m., Statehouse Lawn. Music by JD Broosha, dance performances featuring Rivers Way Movement Studio, community organizations, resources and more.
Pride Parade: 5:30 p.m., gathering at Pride Fest to parade along the sidewalk down Court Street, across School Street, down Main Street and turning onto State Street to wind up back on the Statehouse Lawn. Bring your rainbow lights and fantastic looks!
More activities May 29–June 5, including a drag show at Charlie O’s World Famous, a Queer Mic Night at Three Penny Taproom, a dance show at Rivers Way Movement Studio, the Queer Critical Mass Bike Ride, a dance party at Fox Market, a Queer Film Fest at The Savoy, a Pride cannabis panel and more.
Pride Vermont & Festival
Date TBA
Burlington, VT
Visit website for updates.
White River Junction Pride
July 20–27
White River Junction, VT
Pride week includes a dance party, open mic night and talk from keynote speaker Alison Bechdel. 500 books will be given away for free all week. Concludes July 27 with fifth annual WRJ Pride Parade and festival.
Pride of Woodstock
June 1
Woodstock, VT
facebook.com/prideofwoodstockvt
Pride Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 14 The Green. Inaugural, all-inclusive high-heel race starts at 10:30 a.m., Elm St. Run, strut or sashay in your best pumps, platforms or slingbacks to support LGBTQ+ youth in Vermont.
Maine
Pride Aroostook
June 15
Presque Isle, ME
Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Vendors, music and more, including the first Aroostook County Pride Dance Party.
Bangor Pride
June 22
Bangor, ME
mainehealthequity.org/bangor-pride
Visit website for updates.
Belfast Pride Celebration
June 8
Belfast, ME
ourtownbelfast.org/belfast-pride-celebration
Festival in Heritage Park following Parade and organized by Belfast Area High School’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance Group. Food, drinks, music and dancing.
Bangor Pride
June 22
Bangor, ME
Parade: 11 a.m. Festival: noon to 4 p.m., West Market Square
Bar Harbor Pride
Date TBA
Bar Harbor, ME
Visit website for updates.
Central Maine Pride
Date TBA
Waterville, ME
Centralmainepride.wordpress.com
Visit website for updates.
Dyke March Maine
Date TBA
Portland, ME
facebook.com/DykeMarchMaine/events
Usually held on the eve of the Pride Parade in Portland, Dyke March Maine. Visit Facebook page for updates.
Ellsworth Pride
June 9
Ellsworth, ME
PrideFest at Knowlton Park.
Ogunquit Pride
June 1–5
Ogunquit, ME
Kicks off with a flag raising in Veteran’s Park, followed by a community Picnic in the Park with live music. Other activities throughout the weekend salute the legacy of the LGBTQ+ community in Ogunquit, with a variety of events hosted by member businesses, including music, movies, live entertainment and food.
Pride Portland Parade & Festival
June 5
Portland, ME
Deering Oaks Park. Theme: “Queer As Living Art.” Food trucks, music, entertainment, vendors, makers, art, family-friendly and accessibility for all.
Rockland Pride
June 1–30
Rockland, ME
“Visions of Inclusion: Youth Pride Art Shows, Pride Walk & Anthology”: Art and photography, Rock City Café, 316 Main St., and in the ArtLab window at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St. Prints also on display along the Pride Walk at Erickson Fields Preserve.
Connecticut
Bethel Pride
June 1
Bethel, ME
Noon–5:00 p.m., Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School St. Rain or shine. Sidewalk parade followed by music, food, artists, vendors, kids activities and more.
Darien Celebration of Pride
June 9
Darien, CT
Tilly Pond Park, noon to 3 p.m.
Enfield Pride Celebration
June 15
Enfield, CT
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Enfield Congregational Church, 1295 Enfield St. Vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, musical entertainment, closing drag show and more.
Fairfield County Pride
June 8
Norwalk, CT
Pride in the Park: Veteran’s Memorial Park, 42 Seaview Ave., entertainment, food, dancing and more.
Guilford Pride
May 18
Guilford, CT
Guilford Town Green, noon–4 p.m. Entertainment, vendors, food, music, and more. Rain date: May 19.
Hamden Gay Pride Festival
June 1
Hamden, CT
Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Featuring Sister Funk.
Hartford Pride
September 9–14
Hartford, CT
Week of events culminating with Pride Festival and Concert, noon–6 p.m., Downtown Hartford. Annual Hartford Pride Fest and Concert is a family-centered event showcasing entertainment, food, local businesses, giveaways, activities, and numerous community organizations.
Middletown Pridefest
June 1
Middletown, CT
Sixth Annual Middletown Pridefest: noon to 10 p.m., Main Street and surrounding areas. All-afternoon street festival that includes family friendly fun and activities for all ages plus a march down Main Street, a Pride rally on South Green, two Pride Showcase Concerts, and a tea dance. Vendors and food trucks located on Main Street, and a 21+ area offering adult beverages with a perfect view of the South Green Stage.
Pride New Haven
Date TBA
New Haven, CT
The 26th annual week-long+ celebration is slated for September (dates not yet available by press time). Past years, they’ve put on over 25 incredible events, including panels, performances and social events, across eight days. Check website for updates.
New London Pride
August 7–11
New London, CT
Pride Week kicks off with karaoke on Aug. 7 and culminates with the annual BIPOC cookout on Aug. 11, following the main event, Pride at the Beach, on Saturday, Aug. 10.
North Haven Pride Celebration
June 8
North Haven, CT
11 a.m.–2 p.m. North Haven Town Green, 19 Church St. All are welcome to attend this family- and dog-friendly event, featuring music, entertainment, food, vendors and health care. Rain date: June 9.
Suffield Pride
Date TBA
Suffield, CT
Visit website for updates.
West Hartford Pride Festival
June 22
West Hartford, CT
Noon, West Hartfield Town Hall Parking Lot, 50 South Maine St. Plus Pride events all month, including a Pride flag raising, a Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus concert, the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective’s Pride Ride, a kickoff party at Gastropark, a Fleet Feet Pride fun run/walk, a rally at Town Hall and more.
