As the nation gears up for Pride Month, Connecticut towns and local organizations are already announcing their plans for festivities throughout the state. Along with the state’s largest event, the 6th Annual Middletown PrideFEST, Nutmeg state residents have plenty of choices to celebrate for folks of all ages. Parades, hangouts, art exhibits, parties, flag raisings, education and more are on the docket this year.
This list is ongoing and will be updated as the month rolls on, so make sure to check back for more pride events. Not seeing your local pride event? Send an email to [email protected] and we will get it added to the list, or pop it into our Events Calendar and get the word out.
“Kick-Off Pride Month with the state’s largest Pride event! Join us at the 6th Annual Middletown PrideFEST on Saturday, June 1, 2024 (rain date June 2, 2024) from 12 – 10 p.m. in downtown Middletown.
PrideFEST is an all afternoon street fair on Main Street, Middletown that combines exhibitors, entertainers, food, activities for all ages, including a 21+ area. “The festival starts a noon, followed by our annual Pride March (1 – 2 p.m.
), Pride Rally on the South Green (2:30 – 4 p.m.), and our two Pride Showcase Concerts (4 – 7 p.
m.), occurring at the same time on two different stages! Then stick around for our Middletown Pride Tea Dance from 7 – 10 p.m.
on Old Church Street, hosted by Jerry’s Pizza. Music and sound for PrideFEST is once again provided by DJ Lady Tita and .
