Show Your Pride in Connecticut!
When you’re making your Pride plans this June, you can thank the organizers who gathered in New Haven on the last day of February for making it all possible.
The annual Connecticut Pride Summit drew 76 people from about 35 organizations to the New Haven Pride Center.
There, representatives from small-town Pride committees, larger organizers like New Haven Black Pride, specialists like the Community Defense Brigade, and bigger groups like The Health Collective and Equality CT shared safety tips, organizing advice, history lessons, creative ideas and community outreach tips, and led discussions on allyship and inclusivity.
Greeting attendees was Connecticut Pride founder Richard Stillson of Hartford (also known by their drag name Mucha Mucha Placer.)
“Our community is under attack. The Oppressor-in-Chief … wants to block our vulnerable trans kids of any medically necessary care, erase our history at Stonewall and elsewhere, kill our citizens in Minnesota and elsewhere, ban our books, and scapegoat us whenever he can. We need to resist each and every day! Pride is one of those means of our collective resistance,” they said.
“We will not hide and deny our existence! Would Marsha P., Sylvia, Storme, Miss Major have hidden in times like this? No! This is the challenge of living in this moment in history. This is what makes what we are doing here today so important!”
Stillson founded Connecticut Pride in 2020 when the pandemic necessitated organizing a virtual Pride event. It continues to serve as a collaborative of a growing number of organizers, with the goals of increasing visibility, sharing resources, and building a sustainable Pride network.
Towns with first-time Pride events this year include Manchester, Branford and Hartford Black Pride. One major change is that Hartford Pride, formerly held in the fall, is now being organized by the new Hartford Pride Center and will take place in June.
CT Voice goes to press before all plans are finalized, so check for details and new events on Facebook @ConnecticutVirtualPride or ctpride.weebly.com.
MAY 2026:
May 30
Bethel Pride Parade & Celebration
Noon – 5 pm, Bethel Municipal Center. Sidewalk parade at 12:30 followed by music, vendors, food trucks, lawn games, kids’ activities and more. Event is rain (inside) or shine (outside).
May 30
Fairfield Pride
Starts at 2 pm, Trevi Lounge. For all ages. Performances, vendors, DJs and more.
trevilounge.com and Instagram @TreviLounge
May 30
Greater Waterbury Pride Fest
Noon – 4 pm, 16 Church St. Family-friendly music, art, drag, vendors and community resources.
May 31
Pride Flag Raising and Block Party
Bridgeport
Noon – 1 pm, 999 Broad St. Followed by 1:30 pm black party at Bridgeport Pride Center.
bridgeportpride.com, Instagram @BridgeportPride, and Facebook @GreaterBridgeportPrideCT
May 31 (Rain date June 7)
Our Truth, Our Pride
Wilton Pride Festival
11 am – 4 pm, Town Green. Details TBA.
wiltonpride.org and Facebook @WiltonPride
JUNE 2026:
June 1
Pride Flag Raising
Norwich
6 pm, City Hall. Additional events TBA.
Facebook @RoseCityPride
June 1
Pride Flag Raising
Stamford
Noon, Government Center. With Mayor Caroline Simmons.
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 1
Pride Flag Raising
Torrington
9 am, City Hall.
Facebook @TorringtonPride
June 3
Pride Month Beers & Queers Happy Hour
Stamford
7 – 9 pm, location TBA.
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 5
Mansfield Pride
Storrs
4-7 pm, Betsy Paterson Square, 2 Dog Lane.
mansfieldct.gov, select Youth Services Bureau
June 5
Pride Flag Raising
North Haven
10 – 11 am, North Haven Memorial Library.
Facebook @NorthHavenPride
June 5
Pride Shabbat
Stamford
5:30 – 7:30 pm, location TBA.
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 6
Danbury Pride
1 – 5 pm, Hatters Park. Food trucks, vendors, information, entertainment, Draq Queens and Drag Kings.
Facebook@DanburyPride
June 6
Pride Block Party
Stamford
Tentatively 1 – 8 pm, Hop & Vine Taproom
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 6
Pride by the Pond
Darien
Noon – 3 pm, Tilley Pond Park. Food trucks, music, entertainment, crafts, giveaways, speakers, vendors, and more. Free parking in the Koons lot across from the park. In case of rain, check for alternate location.
June 6
Middletown Pride Fest
Noon – 10 pm, Main Street in downtown Middletown. Pride March, all-afternoon street festival, Pride Rally, Pride Showcase Concert, and Tea Dance. With vendors and food trucks, and a 21+ adult beverage area.
June 6
Ridgefield Pride in the Park
Noon – 3 pm, Ballard Park (rain location Yanity Gym.) Parade around the park starts at 1 pm. Music, games, activities, crafts, exhibitors and entertainment for all ages.
June 6
Watertown Pride
11 am – 4 pm, Saltonstall Park. Parade begins at 11:30 am at Moxley Park. Live performers and music
June 6
Greenwich Pride
1 pm at Greenwich Town Hall. Flag raising, ice cream truck, rain or shine.
Instagram @Greenwichpride
June 7
Silent Auction and Pride Party
New Preston
Party and fundraiser for Pride in the Hills, at The Owl, New Preston.
June 7
Pride in the Pews
Stamford
10:30 am, First Congregational Church.
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 8 – June 13
New Haven Black Pride Week of Events
June 8: Trans Empowerment Discussion, 5:30 – 9 pm, at Blue Orchid. A workshop focused on POC expansive individuals.
June 9: Category Is … Kuresha Vogue, 6 – 9 pm, at APNH: A Place to Nourish your Health. A high-energy voguing class.
June 10: Community Conversation, 6 – 8 pm, at Blue Orchid. Addressing HIV awareness, prevention, stigma and care.
June 11: Variety Show, 6:30 pm – Midnight, at 168 York Street Café. Including spoken word and performance art.
June 12: Greater New Haven Kiki Ball, 6 – 11 pm, at The Building Complex, West Haven.
June 13: New Haven Black Pride 7th Annual Pride Fest, 1 – 5 pm, APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health. Vendors, food and entertainment.
June 10
Hartford Yard Goats Pride Night
7:10 pm, Dunkin’ Park. Yard Goats vs. New Hampshire.
June 11
Tracey’s Pride Ride
West Hartford
6 pm, starting at Play It Again Sports. Free 9-mile ride to celebrate the life of Tracey Wilson. Register at bikewesthartford.org.
Facebook @WestHartfordPride
June 12-20
Out Film Festival
Hartford
At CineStudio, Trinity College. 39th annual.
June 12
Movie screening: Pride
Stamford
Noon – 2 pm, Stamford Senior Center.
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 13
Capitol City Pride
Hartford
11 am – 2 am. Sponsored by Hartford Pride Center.
Pride on Pratt: 11 am – 5 pm. Drag performances, live visual art demonstrations, restaurants, and kid-friendly activities.
Hartford Pridefest and Concert: 5 – 9 pm, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. For a more mature audience. Local LGBTQ+ artists, DJs, food trucks, drink specials and vendors. Free transportation between Pratt Street and the riverfront by @PedalPubHartford from 4:30 – 8 pm.
Pride Afterparty: 10 pm – 2 am, Chez Est. A ticketed event hosted by Hartford Pride board member Robin Fierce.
Facebook @capitalcitypride
June 13
Manchester Pride
11 am – 3 pm
Northwest Park, 448 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, Connecticut. Live music, food trucks, guest speakers.
June 14
10 am – 6 pm, North United Methodist Church. Speakers on mental health, legal rights, inclusive health care, spirituality and personal storytelling. Drum circle, drag story hour, live music, face painting, food, and activities for all ages.
June 13
Pride on the Green
North Haven
11 am – 3 pm, North Haven Town Green. With Drag Night After Party at Twelve Percent Beer Project, time TBA.
northhavenpride.org and Facebook and Instagram @NorthHavenPride
June 13
Pride in the Park
Norwalk
2 – 8 pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park and Marina. Vendors, performers, and food trucks.
Sponsored by Triangle Community Center.
June 14
Glastonbury Pride Festival
2 – 6 pm, Hubbard Green. Free shuttle buses from Glastonbury High School. Family-friendly games and activities, 100-plus vendors, food trucks, live music, drag performers and more.
glastonburypride.org and Facebook and Instagram @GlastonburyCTPride
June 14
Manchester Pride
10 am – 6 pm, North United Methodist Church. Speakers on mental health, legal rights, inclusive health care, spirituality and personal storytelling. Drum circle, drag story hour, live music, face painting, food, and activities for all ages.
June 14
Picnic for Pride
New Milford
Noon – 3 pm, Town Green. Details TBA.
Facebook @NewMilfordPride
June 14
Westport Pride
Details TBA.
westportpride.org and Facebook @WestportPride
June 19
Movie Screening: Moonlight
Stamford
6:30 pm, Ferguson Library. Collaboration of Stamford Pride and The Avon Theatre.
Facebook@StamfordCT Pride
June 20
Greater Bridgeport Pride
1 – 6 pm. Pride March begins at 1 pm at the Broad Street Steps. The festival follows in Wheeler Park with music, performers, food, music, vendors and games. Followed by a free-admission After Party at Trevi Lounge
bridgeportpride.com, Instagram @BridgeportPride, and Facebook @GreaterBridgeportPrideCT
June 20
East Hampton Pride Stroll
At Village Center and East Hampton Church of Christ. A full day of family fun and an evening for adults only. Times TBA.
June 20
Pride in the Hills Friends and Family Day at Quassy
Middlebury
Free food and free admission to rides and water park, Quassy Amusement Park. RSVP suggested at prideinthehillsfund.org
June 21
Picnic in the Park
Newington
Noon – 4 pm, Churchill Park. Games, food trucks, vendors and music.
June 22
Movie Screening: Brokeback Mountain
Darien
6:30 pm, Darien Library. Collaboration of Stamford Pride and The Avon Theatre.
Facebook@StamfordCT Pride
June 26
Movie Screening: The Birdcage
Stamford
6:30 pm, Ferguson Library. Collaboration of Stamford Pride and The Avon Theatre.
Facebook@StamfordCT Pride
June 26
CT Sun PRIDE Night
Uncasville
7:30 pm, Mohegan Sun. CT Sun vs Washington Mystics
June 27
Enfield UCCC Pride Festival
10 am – 5 pm, Enfield United Church of Christ. Details TBA.
Facebook@2026EnfieldUCCPrideFestival
June 27
Mansfield Pride
Details TBA.
June 27
Milford Pride on the Green
Noon – 4 pm, Milford Green. Vendors, food trucks, music, entertainment and more.
June 27
Mystic Pride
Kids’ event: 10 am – Noon, Union Baptist Church.
Pride Fest: 2 – 6 pm, behind Mystic Museum of Art. Vendors, entertainment and more details TBA.
June 27
Stamford Burlesque Night
Norwalk
7 pm, Troupe429, Norwalk.
Facebook @StamfordCTPride
June 27
West Hartford Pride Festival and Rally
West Hartford Town Hall. Details TBA. 140 vendors, rally, live entertainment, family activities and food trucks.
westhartfordpride.org, Instagram @PrideWeHa and Facebook @WestHartfordPride
June 28
Easton Pride
Details TBA.
June 28
HK Pride
Haddam, Higganum and Killingworth
10 am – 5 pm, Killingworth Courtyard, 176 Rt. 81, Killingworth. Family-friendly with vendors, music, drag bingo brunch, activities, and open mic.
Facebook @HKPrideCT
June 28
SHAG with Pride in the Hills
Washington
Live performers, TBA, at Spring Hills Arts Gathering. In collaboration with House of Yes, Brooklyn, NY,
June 28
Tipsy Tea
Watertown
Details TBA.
JULY 2o26:
July 24-26
Hartford Black Pride
July 24: HBP Honors and Recognition, art ball and fashion show.
July 25: Festival and marketplace, Youth Black Pride event, and Late Night Club event.
July 26: Open and affirming church service, gospel house music, and brunch. Details TBA.
Instagram @HartfordBlackPride
July 25
Festival of Rainbows
Naugatuck
2 – 6 pm, Naugatuck Green. Performers, inflatable obstacle course, vendors, food and raffles.
Facebook @NaugatuckPRISM
July 25
Rose City Pride
Norwich
Details TBA.
Facebook @RoseCityPride
AUGUST 2026:
Aug. 2 – 8
New London Pride Week
Visibility & Existence: We Will NOT Be Erased
New London, Groton and area
A week of events hosted by outCT Inc. Details TBA.
Aug. 2: Black Indigenous People of Color Cookout, Washington Park, Groton.
Aug. 5: Queereoke Night
Aug. 6: A–Z Book Club. Books will be provided.
Aug. 8: Pride at Ocean Beach Park, starting at 11 am.
August 15
Meriden Pride Fest
Noon – 5 pm, 328 Paddock Ave. Live entertainment, vendors, community resources, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Facebook @PositivelyMeriden
COMING THIS FALL:
Sept. Date TBA
New Haven Pride
Facebook @PRIDENewHaven
Oct. 3
Madison Pride Fest
Oct. 14
Bristol Pride Ball
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