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ARLINGTON PRIDE
JUNE 22
Arlington, MA
Visit website for updates.
BAGLY YOUTH PRIDE
MAY 17
Boston
Massachusetts Youth Pride: Boston City Hall Plaza, 9 a.m. The oldest youth-led, adult-supported LGBTQ Youth Pride celebration in the country, featuring a march, festival, community partner resource fair and a live stage show produced by LGBTQ+ youth.
BELMONT PRIDE MARCH
MAY 31
Belmont, MA
Hosted by Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance. Visit website for updates.
BERKSHIRE PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
JUNE 7
Pittsfield, MA
Ninth annual Pride Parade & Festival, The Common Park, 100 First St. Check website for updates. Plus events all month beginning May 3–1 with a Flag Raising, Proclamation & Block Party, Noon, City Hall, Pittsfield, a 5K Rainbow Run, block party, Sing Out Loud fundraiser, dance party, Berkshire Bust Pride Night in Great Barrington, North Adams Pride Night and much more. Check website for updates.
BOSTON DYKE MARCH
JUNE 13
Boston, MA
Updates coming soon on website. Last years event took place at the Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, where thousands of LGBTQ people marched in community at this free, noncommercial, community-centered, grassroots inclusive pride event for everyone of all ages, genders, races, orientations, religions and abilities.
BOSTON PRIDE FOR THE PEOPLE
JUNE 14
Boston, MA
Theme: Here to Stay. Parade begins in Copley Square and makes its way through the South End and Back Bay, culminating at Boston Common for an all-ages concert and festival. A 21+ block party will also take place in the afternoon on City Hall Plaza. Visit website for updates.
BOSTON BLACK PRIDE
JULY 6
Boston, MA
Black Pride Parade and Music & Arts Festival: Noon to 8 p.m. Live performances, resource tables, small businesses, activities for youth and children, food, beverages and a nice summer day in community. Check website for updates.
BRAINTREE PRIDE
Date TBA
Braintree, MA
Visit website for updates.
CAPE COD PRIDE FESTIVAL
Date TBA
Hyannis, MA
Visit website for updates. Last years festival was held in mid-September.
COHASSET PRIDE PROJECT
Date TBA
Cohasset, MA
Visit website for updates.
CONCORD PRIDE
JUNE
Concord, MA
A month-long series of events and activities sponsored by local organizations that provide fun and educational ways to learn and celebrate, launching with a weekend of festivities June 7 and 8, 2025. Visit website for updates.
FALL RIVER PRIDE
JUNE 1
Fall River, MA
Portas da Cidade/Gates of the City, noon to 4 p.m. Sixth annual event, fun for all ages, performances, music, food, community resources, local vendors, kids zone and more.
Fall River Pride Committee/Facebook
FRANKLIN COUNTY PRIDE
JUNE 7
Greenfield, MA
Pride Parade & Festival: The parade kicks off at noon at the Greenfield Middle School and ends at Energy Park at Miles Street for the festival and block party, with vendors, food and entertainment. Come see how Western Massachusetts celebrates Pride!
GREATER LOWELL PRIDE
JUNE 7
Lowell, MA
Flag raising, noon, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. Pride Festival, 1–4 p.m. Visit website for update on location.
HAMILTON-WENHAM PRIDE PICNIC
JUNE 8
South Hamilton, MA
Noon4 p.m., Patton Homestead, 650 Ashbury St., S. Hamilton. A safe space to uplift the LGBTQ+ community, with live music (including Chapter & Verse and Viola Voil), arts & crafts activities, lawn games, networking, discussion forums, food vendor market (or bring your own picnic), LGBTQ-owned/allied vendor and nonprofit tables and more.
hwhumanrights.org/pride-picnic
HAMPSHIRE PRIDE PARADE
MAY 3
Northampton, MA
Parade steps off at 1–1 a.m. in Sheldon Field and makes its way down Route 9 and Main Streets downtown area. 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
Dont Hide the Pride, 4–8 p.m., Forge Pond Park, King St., Hanover, with music, raffles, face paintings, bouncy houses, food trucks, pet parade with prizes and more.
HINGHAM PRIDE
Date TBA
Hingham, MA
Visit website for updates.
HOLYOKE PRIDE FEST
JUNE 21
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 at 5 p.m., June 2, Holyoke City Hall; the Buen Provecho Drag Brunch at 5 p.m., June 7, at Fame Lounge; the Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run at 1–0 a.m., June 1–4, at Ashley Reservoir; the House of Colors Youth Queer Prom on June 1–3, at Holyoke War Memorial; a Drag Story Hour on June 2–0, at Holyoke Public Library; a Pride Block Party, 5—1–1 p.m., June 2–1, at Fame Lounge; and the Nasty Habit CrossFit Marathon Row (date TBA).
HULL PRIDE
JUNE 7
Hull, MA
Celebrating 12th year of Seaside Pride, 3:30–9:3–0 p.m., Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way.
LEE PRIDE
JUNE 14
Lee, MA
Pride Festival, 9 a.m.1–0 p.m., Park Place, Lee. Interfaith prayer breakfast, town proclamation, expanded farmers market with LGBTQ+ vendors and community partners, drag story hour, family and youth activities, live music with LGBTQ+ artists, evening drag show and more. Cosponsored by Berkshire Pride.
LESBIAN NIGHTLIFE PRIDE
JUNE 5–15
Boston, MA
27th anniversary ESME Back Bay Block Party & Pride Fest, 7—1–1 p.m., June 1–3, 200 Stuart St., Boston; and the JP Block Party, noon to 7 p.m., between Center St. & S. Huntington Ave. Plus, events all week.
LONGMEADOW PRIDE
SEPTEMBER 7
Longmeadow, MA
Fifth annual Pride festival: 1–1 a.m.4 p.m., Longmeadow Town Green (intersection of Williams and Longmeadow streets, Rte. 5). Local artists, craftspeople, resources, dancing, drag performances, food, fun, games, raffle prizes, free mom/dad/parent hugs and more. Fido, Rover and kiddos of all ages welcome!
MARBLEHEAD PRIDE
DATE TBA
Marblehead, MA
Visit website for updates.
MARTHAS VINEYARD PRIDE
June 1–3–15
Marthas Vineyard, MA
Pride Parade and Resource Pavillion: Saturday, June 1–4. Live music, resources. Visit website for updates.
NANTUCKET GAY PRIDE
TBA
Nantucket, MA
Visit Facebook page for updates.
facebook.com/NantucketGayPride
NASHOBA VALLEY PRIDE
MAY 18
Bolton, MA
Bolton Town Common, 1–5 p.m.
NEWBURYPORT PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
MAY 29JUNE 1
Newburyport, MA
Third Annual Pride Parade & Return of Pride Festival: Saturday, May 3–1. Theme: Existence Is Resistance. Parade kicks off at noon and winds through beautiful downtown Newburyport. Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. in Brown Square.
NORTH SHORE PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
JUNE 28
Salem, MA
Parade: steps off at noon, Shetland Park, 27 Congress St. to Festival. Rain or shine. Festival: 1–1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salem Common, N. Washington Square. Rain or shine. Followed by After Party. Drag Brunch on Sunday, June 2–9. This years 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 June6, the North Shore Pride Interfaith Alliance Celebration at Tabernacle Church in Salem on June 2–0, an after party at Bit Bar in Salem and NAGLYs youth after party on June 2–2, and a drag brunch at The Derby in Salem on June 2–3.
NOWOCO PRIDE
DATE TBA
Fitchburg, MA
Visit website for updates.
PLYMOUTH PRIDE
JUNE 29
Plymouth, MA
Pride Festival: Nelson Park, 1–1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music , entertainers, drag performances, beer garden, nearly 90 craft and retail vendors, resources, food trucks, a pet contest, a playground and splash pad and more.
PROVINCETOWN PRIDE
JUNE 6–8
Provincetown, MA
Festival, rally at Town Hall, Queer Comedy showcase, the annual Feet Over Front Street Pride 5K and much more.
QUINCY PRIDE
JUNE 8
Quincy, MA
Pride Festival, noon5 p.m., Pageant Field, 1 Merrymount Pkwy. Live entertainment by Booty Vortex, drag performances by Lakia Mondale, the cast of Illusions, La Vida Loca and more. Food and beverage trucks, local vendor tables, nonprofits, raffle items and an area of fun just for kids.
Facebook/Quincy Pride; quincypride.com
REVERE BEACH PRIDE
JUNE 29
Revere, MA
Fourth annual event, 1–7 p.m., Waterfront Square, 400–500 Ocean Ave. Hosted by the City of Revere. Live DJ and dancing, fabulous drag performances, local LGBTQ+ and ally-owned vendors, a festive Pride photo backdrop, and delicious food and drinks from local favorites. Rain location: Marriott Springhill Suites Ballroom (located on the Square). Last year, more than 3,000 people came together to celebrate love, identity and community.
ROAD OF RAINBOWS
JUNE 14
Boston, MA
Fifth annual 5K Run/Walk, 1–0 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 cant afford them.
SCITUATE PRIDE
Date TBA
Scituate, MA
Visit Facebook page for updates.
SPENCER PRIDE
DATE TBA
Spencer Brookfield, MA
Fifth consecutive Small Town Pride event. Visit website for updates.
SOUTH COAST PRIDE
JUNE 7 & JUNE 14
New Bedford, MA (June 7) & Taunton, MA (June 14)
Buttonwood Park (New Bedford) & Hopewell Park (Taunton): Both, noon5 p.m. Rain or shine. Fun-filled range of activities for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and allies of all ages, with live music, dancing, food, drag performances, games, local crafts, community resources and more. Theme: True Colors.
SPRINGFIELD PRIDE
JUNE 7
Springfield, MA
Fourth annual Pride parade. Visit website for more.
TRANS RESISTANCE STAND-OUT & TQBIPOC PICNIC
DATE TBA
Boston, MA
Visit website for updates.
WALTHAM PRIDE
JUNE 8
Waltham, MA
Fourth annual Pride Festival: 1–1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waltham Common, 610 Main St. Musical performances, visual acts, poetry, speeches, and of course DRAG! Bring the family for a day of fun and thoughtful expressions of pride. (And bring cash to tip performers!)
WATERTOWN PRIDE
JUNE 1
Watertown, MA
Parade & Festival: noon to 4 p.m. Theme: All Together Now. Parade kicks off at Moxley Field and marches down Main Street, across the newly painted rainbow crosswalk and into Saltonstall Park for the Festival. High-energy performances, inspiring and trans-affirming speeches, delicious food, cocktails and mocktails, local LGBTQ+ and Allied vendors, the Watertown Free Public Library Bookmobile and Learning Corner, a community art project, a Kids Game Zone and much more.
WEYMOUTH PRIDE PROJECT
DATE TBA
WEYMOUTH, MA
Visit website for updates.
WINCHESTER PRIDEFEST
DATE TBA winchesterpride.org Visit website for updates.
PRIDE WORCESTER
September 6
Worcester, MA
2–7 p.m., Downtown Worcester. The festival welcomes a variety of 200+ LGBTQ+ and ally artists, makers, crafters, food vendors, live performers and speakers, and features a youth & family zone, as well as health services provided by AIDS Project Worcester and other community health partners.
New Hampshire
KEENE PRIDE FEST
SEPTEMBER 21
Keene, NH
Downtown Keene, noon to 7 p.m. 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
June 2–8
Manchester, NH
Festival & Parade. Save the date and check the website for updates. Last years parade marched down Elm Street to the Festival at Veterans Park, with food trucks, vendor booths, artists and more.
NASHUA PRIDE
JUNE 21
Nashua, NH
Festival: 2-6 p.m. Check Facebook page for updates.
facebook.com/NashuaPrideFestival
NORTH COUNTRY PRIDE
JUNE 21
Littleton, NH
First Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Littleton! 1–1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kicks off with Parde down Main Street to the Festival at Riverfront Commons. Live bands, lots of food, vendors, artists, friends and fun.
PORTSMOUTH PRIDE
JUNE 21
Portsmouth, NH
11th annual Portsmouth Pride Event: Noon to 5 p.m. Includes a march/parade to Strawbery Banke for a celebration with 100+ vendors, mainstage performances and speakers, a youth zone, a 21+ Throwback Tent, and more.
WHITE MOUNTAINS PRIDE FESTIVAL
JUNE 28
North Conway, NH whitemountainspride.com 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. Plus a Pride After Party, 610 p.m., details to come.
WINDHAM PRIDE
JUNE 8
Windham, NH
Fifth annual Pride Festival: Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Road, noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks, live entertainment and activities for all ages. Hosted by Windham Citizens for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Rhode Island
BLOCK ISLAND PRIDE
SEPTEMBER 12–14
Block Island, RI
Pride march, parties, drag queen bingo, musical entertainment and more, grown-up and family-friendly activities, art, screenings and more at various venues all long-weekend long.
NEWPORT PRIDE
JUNE 28 NewportPrideRI.org Pride Festival & Parade: Parade starts at 11 a.m. downtown, with the festival running from noon to 5 p.m. and featuring live music, local vendors, artists, drag performances, food trucks and more. Theme: Joy Is Resistance. Plus, a 21+ Pride After Dark Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at The Parlor.
RI PRIDEFEST & ILLUMINATED NIGHT PARADE
JUNE 21
Providence, RI
49th RI PrideFest: District Park, 11:3–0 a.m. Over 250 nonprofit organizations, businesses and food vendors plus all-day entertainment by local, regional and national acts on the mainstage. Illuminated Night Parade: Kick off at 8 p.m. Multiple viewing locations include Dorrance, Washington, Empire and Weybosset streets. One of the Ocean States biggest festivals, with more than 100,000 attendees each year.
Vermont
BENNINGTON PRIDE
June 1–4
Bennington, VT
The day will begin with a vibrant Parade leading up to a Block Party filled with music, food, entertainment and activities. Times TBA. Visit website for updates.
MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST
MAY 30–31
Montpelier, VT
Festival & Parade, Friday, May 3–0, 4–7 p.m., Statehouse Lawn. Dancing under the rainbows together with music, dance performances, resource tables and more. Queer Critical Mass Bike Ride, Saturday, May 3–1, 1–1 a.m. (45–60 mins.) Meet at Kellogg Hubbard Library for a ride around town. Notes: Flat roads, gravel and paved; bring water, a cute look, and friends!
facebook.com/groups/pridevermont
PRIDE VERMONT & FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 7
Burlington, VT
Parade & Festival, noon5 p.m., downtown and Waterfront Park. Vermonts largest Pride celebration featuring vendors, drag, burlesque, dance and musical performances, and more. Visit website for updates.
RUTLAND COUNTY PRIDE
JUNE 21
Rutland, VT
Third Annual Pride Festival: 1–1 a.m.5 p.m., Center Street. Theme: Diversity Is Resilience. Visit website for updates.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION PRIDE
JULY 19–26
White River Junction, VT
Visit website for updates.
PRIDE OF WOODSTOCK
JUNE 6–8
Woodstock, VT
June 6: Welcome Reception, 5–7 p.m., front lawn, Woodstock Inn. Cocktails, hors doeuvres. DJ Dance Party, 9–1–2 a.m., The Little Theater, 21+ June 7: High Heel Race, 9:3–0 a.m. (Red Carpet), 10:3–0 a.m. (Start time), Elm Street. Fun, fabulous sprint for anyone fierce enough to don pumps, platforms, wedges, stilettos or slingbacks. Costumes: wigs, make-up and sparkle highly recommended! Made with Pride craft fair, 1–0 a.m.3 p.m., Woodstock Green. A vibrant celebration of creativity and diversity showcasing talents and unique POV of LGBTQ+ and allied community. Afternoon Tea Dance, 3–6 p.m., outdoor amphitheater North Chapel Unitarian Church, open to all, free, with food and drink vendors on site.
facebook.com/prideofwoodstockvt
Maine
PRIDE AROOSTOOK
DATE TBA
Presque Isle, ME
Visit Instagram for updates.
BANGOR PRIDE
JUNE 28
Bangor, ME
Theme: Generations of Pride. Parade, 1–1 a.m. to noon. Festival, noon to 4 p.m., West Market Square. Visit website for updates.
BELFAST PRIDE CELEBRATION
DATE TBA
Belfast, ME
Visit website for updates.
ourtownbelfast.org/belfast-pride-celebration
BAR HARBOR PRIDE
DATE TBA
Bar Harbor, ME
Visit website for updates.
DYKE MARCH MAINE
DATE TBA
Portland, ME
Usually held on the eve of the Pride Parade in Portland, Dyke March Maine. Visit Facebook page for updates.
ELLSWORTH PRIDE
JUNE 8
Ellsworth, ME
Pridefest: 6 a.m.8 p.m., Heart of Ellsworth, 16 State St. Visit website for updates.
FARMINGTON PRIDE
Date TBA
Farmington, ME
Visit website for details. Visit website for updates.
facebook.com/Farmington.Pride.ME
OGUNQUIT PRIDE
JUNE 6–8
Ogunquit, ME
Kicks off with a flag raising in Veterans Park, followed by a Picnic in the Park, featuring live entertainment and LGBTQ+ vendors. 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, food and more.
PRIDE PORTLAND PARADE & FESTIVAL
JUNE 21
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
Youth Pride Art Shows, Pride Walk & Anthology: Art and photography, Rock City Caf, 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
MAY 31
Bethel, CT
Sidewalk Parade: 12:3–0 p.m., downtown. Celebration: 1–5 p.m., Bethel Municipal Center. Sidewalk parade followed by music, food, artists, vendors, kids activities and more. Rain or shine.
DARIEN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE
JUNE 7
Darien, CT
Tilly Pond Park, noon to 3 p.m. Music, food trucks, crafts, family fun, swag, and more. Co-hosting with The Darien Depot.
ENFIELD PRIDE CELEBRATION
JUNE 29
Enfield, CT
Visit website for updates.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY PRIDE
JUNE 14
Norwalk, CT
Pride in the Park: 2–8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk. Entertainment, food, dancing and more.
GUILFORD PRIDE
MAY 18
Guilford, CT guilfordpride.com Third annual Guilford Pride: noon4 p.m., Guilford Town Green. Parades, performances, entertainment, vendors, food, music, and more. Rain date: May 19.
HAMDEN GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL
DATE TBA
Hamden, CT
Visit website for updates.
HARTFORD PRIDE
DATE TBA
Hartford, CT
Visit website for updates. (Last years events were mid-September.)
MIDDLETOWN PRIDEFEST
JUNE 7
Middletown, CT
Seventh Annual Middletown Pridefest: noon to 1–0 p.m., Downtown Middletown. Pride march, rally, Showcase Concert, tea dance, family-friendly fun and activities, vendors, food trucks, 21+ area (cocktails, adult beverages, perfect view of South Green Stage) and more. Connecticuts largest Pride event, drawing over 35,000 individuals, 130 vendors and 80 marching groups from all over New England.
PRIDE NEW HAVEN
DATE TBA
New Haven, CT
Visit website for updates.
NEW LONDON PRIDE
DATE TBA
New London, CT
Visit website for updates.
NORTH HAVEN PRIDE
JUNE 14
North Haven, CT
Third annual Pride Celebration: noon to 4 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 affirming community partners to discover. Free and open to all ages.
SUFFIELD PRIDE
DATE TBA
Suffield, CT
Visit website for updates.
WEST HARTFORD PRIDE
JUNE 5–22
West Hartford, CT
Pride Festival, 1–1 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 2–1. Events begin with a flag-raising on June 5. More to be updated on website. Theme: Stand Your Ground
WETHERSFIELD PRIDEFEST
JUNE 1
Wethersfield, CT
Check Facebook page for updates.
