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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 20
Connecticut Sun Pride Night
Mohegan Sun Arena
7:30 pm vs. Dallas Wings. Halftime appearance by a “popular ‘Idol.’”
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.
June 21
West Hartford Pride Festival
West Hartford Town Hall. Details TBA, along with a month of events.
June 21
Quassy Friends and Family Day
Middlebury
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.
June 22
Westport Pride
Noon – 3 pm, Jesup Green. Details TBA.
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.
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
Sept. 13
Madison Pride
Hartford Pride
Date TBA
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