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Schedule of Events: Pride Month and Beyond, 2025

CT Voice goes to press before plans are finalized, so check for new events and details online at CTVoice.com and on Facebook @ConnecticutVirtualPride.


May 30

Small Town Pride

Hebron

5 –7 pm, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall.

www.code-diversity.org/small-town-pride-ct and Facebook @CoalitiononDiversity& Equity 

May 31

Bethel Pride Parade & Celebration

Bethel

Noon, rain or shine, Bethel Municipal Center. Sidewalk parade followed by music, food, artists, vendors, kids’ activities, open mic with local performers, and more. 

www.bethelctpride.com and @bethelctpride on all social media.

May 31

Southington Pride

2 – 4 pm, YMCA Camp Sloper.

Facebook @southingtonPRIDE

May 31
Trans Pride Flag Raising

Bridgeport

3 – 5 pm, Bridgeport Government Center. Organized by OurTransLife, Bridgeport Pride Center and Triangle Community Center.

www.bridgeportpridecenter.org and www.ourtranslife.org

June 1

Ridgefield Pride in the Park

Noon – 3 pm, Ballard Park (rain location Yanity Gym). Parade around the park starts at 1 pm. 

Activities, crafts, entertainment and informational tables for all ages. More details TBA.

www.ridgefieldctpride.com and Facebook and Instagram @ridgefieldctpride

June 1

“Be You” Wilton Pride Festival

11 am – 3 pm, 101 Ridgefield Rd. For all ages. Details TBA.

www.wiltonpride.org and Facebook @WiltonPride

June 1

Drag Gospel Fest

Waterbury
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Hopeville Church. Featuring Summer Orlando and other guests. 

www.greaterwaterburypride.com and Facebook @GreaterWaterburyPride

June 1

6th Annual Pride Flag Raising

Easton

3 pm at Town Hall.

June 2

New Britain Pride Flag Raising

9:30 am, New Britain City Hall. More events TBA for the month of June.

Facebook @NewBritainPride

June 3

Waterbury Pride Flag Raising and Mayor for the Day

10 am – 11:30 am, Waterbury City Hall. Continues indoors in Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Guest speakers and refreshments.
www.greaterwaterburypride.com and Facebook @GreaterWaterburyPride

 

June 5

Pride Open Mic Night

Waterbury

Time and sign up info TBA, Cuppa Tea. All ages. 

www.greaterwaterburypride.com and Facebook @GreaterWaterburyPride

June 5 and throughout June

Pride Flag Raising to kick off A Month of Pride

West Hartford 

5:30 pm, Town Hall. A month of events TBA, including the West Hartford Pride Festival on June 21.

www.westhartfordpride.org

June 6

Mansfield Pride

Details TBA.

June 7

“You Belong” Pride Celebration

Darien

Noon – 7 pm, Tilley Pond Park. Music, food trucks, crafts, family fun, swag and more. Co-hosted by The Darien Depot. 

www.darienpride.org

June 7

Hamden Pride Fest

Noon – 4 pm, Town Center Park. Family fun featuring kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks, music, community organizations, pet adoptions and more.

www.hamdenpride.org, Facebook @HamdenGayPrideFestival, and Instagram @HamdenPride

June 7

Middletown PrideFEST

Noon – 10 pm, downtown Middletown. An all-afternoon street festival with fun and activities for all ages. PrideFEST includes the Middletown Pride March, Pride Rally, Pride Showcase Concert and a tea dance. Vendors and food trucks will be located on Main Street, and a 21+ area will offer adult beverages with a view of the South Green Stage.

www.middletownpride.org/pridefest

June 7

“An Address to the Florida Legislature” and “It Goes Without Saying”

Merryall Center for the Arts

New Milford

7:30 pm. Playwright Doug Wright’s 10-minute play, “An Address to the Florida Legislature”, followed by Bill Bowers performing his one-person play, “It Goes Without Saying”. Part of a month of Pride events sponsored by Pride in the Hills and the New Milford Commission on the Arts. 

www.merryallcenter.org

June 7

Stonington Pride 

Pride in the Park

Westerly, RI

Noon – 2 pm, Wilcox Park. Details TBA.

www.stoningtonpride.org and www.westerlylibrary.org

June 7

Washington Pride

Noon – 3 pm, Washington Green, 6 Kirby Rd. Games, booths, food, information, music and more for all ages.

www.firstchurchwashingtonct.org and Facebook @FirstCongregationalChurchofWashington

June 8

Danbury Pride

1 pm, Kenosia Park. Details TBA.

Facebook @DanburyPride

June 8

Glastonbury Pride

2 – 6 pm, Hubbard Green. Live music, performers, games, food trucks, vendors and activities for all ages.

www.glastonburypride.org and Facebook @GlastonburyCTPride

June 8 – June 14

Mystic Pride Week

Details TBA. Hosted by the Mystic Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with businesses across Mystic, Stonington and Groton, culminating in a June 14 Pride Festival. 

www.mysticchamber.org/home-2/mystic-pride-week

June 12

Hartford Yard Goats Pride Night

7:10 pm, Dunkin’ Park. Yard Goats vs. Akron Rubberducks.

www.milb.com/Hartford

June 13

The Greater New Haven Visibility Ball

Hamden

6 – 11 om, Whitneyville Cultural Commons. APNH (A Place to Nourish Your Health) and New Haven Black Pride present the 3rd Annual Greater New Haven Visibility Ball. 

www.apnh.org and Facebook and Instagram @nhvblackpride

June 14

Pride in the Vines

Colchester

11 am – 6 pm, Priam Vineyards. Food trucks, vendors and entertainment including live music by Carrie Ashton and a drag show with Miss Summer Orlando.

www.priam-vineyards.com

June 14

Mystic Pride Festival

3 – 7 pm, details TBA. DJ, vendors, local artists, drag show, local restaurants, health resources, and an award ceremony recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

www.mysticchamber.org/home-2/mystic-pride-week

June 14

New Haven Black Pride 

1 – 5 pm, APNH (A Place to Nourish Your Health), 1302 Chapel St.

Celebrating 6 years of New Haven Black Pride. Vendors, food and hours of live entertainment on stage. An afternoon of celebration and community.

www.apnh.org/events/ and Facebook and Instagram @nhvblackpride

June 14

Furry Picnic

Manchester

11 am – 6:30 pm, Wickham Park, Wickham Pavilion. Furry fun, food and games. $20 at door or $15 with preregistration.

www.furrypicnic.com

June 14

Lisa Stephen Friday

Merryall Center for the Arts

New Milford

7:30 pm. A performance by Lisa Stephen Friday, trans singer/songwriter. Part of a month of Pride events sponsored by Pride in the Hills and the New Milford Commission on the Arts.

www.merryallcenter.org

June 14

New Milford Pride Picnic

Noon – 3 pm, Town Green. Details TBA.

Facebook @NewMilfordPride

June 14

North Haven Pride’s 3rd Annual Celebration

Noon – 4 pm, North Haven Town Green, rain or shine. Entertainment, delicious food, tons of great vendors, and affirming community partners to discover.

www.northhavenpride.org and Facebook and Instagram @NorthHavenPride

June 14 

Pride in the Park

Norwalk

2 – 8 pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Norwalk. Details TBA.

www.ctpridecenter.org/pride-in-the-park/

June 15

Pride Party at The Owl

Pride in the Hills 

New Preston

2 – 7 pm, The Owl, 18 East Shore Rd.. Featuring the conclusion of an online auction. Other Pride in the Hills events TBA, including SHAG with Pride at Spring Hill Arts Gathering.

www.prideinthehillsfund.org/ww24

June 20-28

Out Film Festival

Hartford

The 38th annual showcase of LGBTQ+ films. At Cinestudio, Trinity College.

www.outfilmct.org

June 20

Connecticut Sun Pride Night

Mohegan Sun Arena

7:30 pm vs. Dallas Wings. Halftime appearance by a “popular ‘Idol.’”

www.sun.wnba.com

June 21

15th Annual Greater Bridgeport Pride 

Details TBA including Pride March, festival and more. 

www.bridgeportpride.com, Instagram @BridgeportPride, and Facebook @GreaterBridgeportPrideCT 

June 21

East Hampton Pride 

At East Hampton Village. Details TBA.

www.easthamptonpride.com

June 21

West Hartford Pride Festival

West Hartford Town Hall. Details TBA, along with a month of events.

www.westhartfordpride.org

June 21

Quassy Friends and Family Day

Middlebury

www.prideinthehillsfund.org

June 22

Cromwell Pride

Noon, Pierson Park Pavilion. With music, free pizza donated by Mayor James Demetriades, rainbow-colored powder tossing, and more TBA.

Facebook @Cromwell LGBTQ+ Committee

June 22

HK (Haddam-Killingworth) Pride

Killingworth

Tentatively 2 – 5 pm, location and details TBA, including drag bingo with Lady Morgana and Mini DeLuxe, 5 – 6 pm, The BarrelHouse.

Facebook @HaddamKillingworthPride

June 22

Summer Pride Picnic

Newington

Noon – 4 pm, Churchill Park. Bring a picnic if you like, but food will be available – plus music,  activities, and an opportunity to connect with members of the community. All are welcome – families, friends and neighbors.

www.newingtonpride.org

June 22

Westport Pride

Noon – 3 pm, Jesup Green. Details TBA.

www.westportpride.org

 

June 26

Pride Youth Skate Night

Waterbury

6 pm, Roller Magic. Co-sponsored by PFLAG Waterbury.

www.greaterwaterburypride.com and Facebook @GreaterWaterburyPride

June 28

Bristol Pride Ball

5: 30 – 10 pm, The Carousel Museum. For 21 years and up. Dinner, cash bar, dancing and silent auction.

www.bristolpride.org/prideball/2025

June 28

Milford Pride

Noon – 4 pm, Milford Green. Vendors, music, food trucks, entertainment and more, for all ages.

www.milfordctpride.org and Facebook and Instagram @MilfordCTPride

June 28

Greater Waterbury Pride Fest

Noon – 4 pm, ACES at Chase School Grounds, 565 Chase Pkwy. Art, drag, food trucks, music and vendors.

www.greaterwaterburypride.com and Facebook @GreaterWaterburyPride

 

June 29

The Golden Girls Pride Brunch and Drag Show

Derby

Noon – 3:30 pm, Twisted Vine Restaurant.

Facebook @ DerbyCTTheGoldenGirlsPrideBrunch

June 29

Easton Pride Concert and Celebration w/Concerts on the Hill

Easton

Details TBA.

www.linktr.ee/concertsonthehilleaston and Instagram @ConcertsontheHillEaston

OTHER JUNE EVENTS TO BE SCHEDULED:

Check for dates of these events not scheduled at press time:

Easton Pride

www.ctpridecenter.org and Facebook @EastonPride 

Enfield Pride

www.enfieldpride.org and @enfieldpride on social media

Weston Pride

www.ctpridecenter.org and Facebook @TownofWestonCT

August 9

New London Pride

11 am, details TBA.

www.outct.org

August 16

Meriden Pride Fest

11 am – 5 pm, 328 Paddock Ave. Vendors, DJs, food trucks and drag show.

Facebook @MeridenPrideCommunityCenter

AND COMING THIS FALL:

Sept. 6 (tentative)

New Haven Pride

www.newhavenpridecenter.org

Sept. 13

Madison Pride

www.madpridefest.com

Hartford Pride

Date TBA

www.hartfordpride.org