How would you like to throw out the first pitch at Fenway Park, on Pride Night?
Or go to a major and local league Pride Nights this summer? March with LGBTQA sports teams in Boston’s Pride Parade? Swing your clubs at a gay-friendly golf tournament for a great cause? Grab a beer and mix-and-mingle with other like-minded LGBTQA sports enthusiasts at an annual block party? Or even join the Boston team for the Gay Games in Paris this summer?
Look no further for these—and more—great opportunities for LGBTQ sports fans … and get them on your calendars now:
Throw Out the First Pitch Raffle and Winner Announcement Party, Wednesday, May 2: The Boston Red Sox, Boston Pride and Victory Programs are teaming up to hold a raffle where the winner will not only throw out the first pitch on Pride Night at Fenway (Thursday, June 7), but will also receive four tickets to the game in the State Street Pavilion, free parking in the Ipswich Street garage, dinner for four at Boston Chops, and Red Sox Pride swag! Only 200 tickets are beings sold, $100 each, for the Wednesday, May 2 drawing, 6 to 9 p.m. at Explorateur. For tickets, click here. Proceeds benefit Boston Pride and Victory Programs.
Pride Night at Fenway Park, Thursday, June 7: The Boston Red Sox and Boston Pride have again joined up to present Pride Night at Fenway Park when the Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers at 7:10 p.m. Back by popular demand is the pre-game Pride Party on the Right Field Roof Deck. On top of that, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus will sing the National Anthem! Click here to get your tickets.
Beantown Softball League All-Star Games, Monday, June 11: The Beantown Softball League (BSL) is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate that with All-Star Games during Pride Month? The games are free, open to the public and played on Boston Common at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Play ball!
Boston Pride Parade, Saturday, June 9: Registration is now open for the annual Boston Pride Parade, and parade officials hope to have as many LGBT sports organizations participating as possible again this year. It’s such a blast, it helps with visibility for the sports and helps break stereotypes. For details, go to bostonpride.org.
nAGLY Tough Mudder Pride Fundraiser, Sunday, June 2: Join the North Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (nAGLY) team in conquering the Tough Mudder obstacle course, while raising money for LGBTQ youth. It’s a double win! After conquering coming out, safe sex, and bullying, this should be no problem for those committed to the cause. You can join either the 5-mile or the 10-mile team and have a blast working together to finish the course. To reserve your spot on the team and for more information, click here.
Drive for Victory Golf Tournament, Monday, June 25: Victory Programs is hosting its sixth annual Drive for Victory charity golf tournament. And while it’s not specifically geared towards the LGBT sports community, many of the golfers are LGBT and LGBT friendly. This year’s event is back at the beautiful Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. Registration is $250 per golfer and discounted to $800 for a foursome. Click here for more.
Lowell Spinners Pride Night, Thursday, June 28: The Lowell Spinners are a proud affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and they are hosting their first (hopefully annual) Pride Night! The first pitch is at 6:35 p.m. and tickets are on sale now. Group tickets are as low as $6 each. Please visit the Lowell Spinners website, or call Connor at (978) 805-5115 for more.
Gay Games X in Paris, Saturday, August 4 through Sunday, August 12: Are you planning to go to Paris this summer for Gay Games X? If so please join the Team Boston Facebook page for more information about opening ceremonies uniforms and more. … And if you’re looking for a one-bedroom apartment to rent in Paris, a friend has donated a very quaint Parisian apartment for $120 per night. Interested, email Marc Davino at MarcInBoston@gmail.com and you can see images on the Team Boston Facebook page.
Summer Sports Tea Dance, Sunday, August 26: The seventh annual Summer Sports Tea Dance is back at dbar and all LGBT sports organizations are invited to participate. FLAG Flag Football is again partnering with Victory Programs to bring you the party of the summer! Click here to see images from last year’s event courtesy of Patrick Lentz.
