Emma Whitney - May 6, 2024
Pull out the tank tops, roll up your cargos, clip on your carabiner, and get out your calendar because summer is here… and it’s gay as hell. Looking for things to do and celebrate being queer? We’ve got you covered. We’ve collected a list of exciting Pride Events Boston has to offer to celebrate this summer.
When: May 18th, 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway
Price: FREE
Massachusetts Youth Pride is the oldest youth-led, adult-supported LGBTQ Youth Pride celebration in the country! Massachusetts Youth Pride is held annually in May and co
nsists of a youth-led march and festival, community partner resource fair, and live performances by LGBTQ+ youth! BAGLY is proud to continue its history of centering youth leadership. The Youth Pride planning committee is made up of dedicated LGBTQ+ youth ages 22 and under.
Massachusetts Youth Pride takes place rain or shine! In the case of rain, ponchos will be available on site. Make sure to check the weather and dress comfortably and accordingly!
To learn more go to https://www.bagly.org/myp-2024
When: June 1st, 11:00pm
Where: The Anchor Boston
Price: GA Tix- $23.18
Kick off Pride Month with Lesbian Nightlife at their Silent Disco Pier Party celebrating trans pride. The Silent Disco will take place at The Anchor Boston, a beautiful venue overlooking the ocean and the city. This event is described as a “headphone party” where 3 Dj's Battles it out. Switch between Djs, you choose what you want to dance to. House Music, Hip hop, latin, and a funky mix of anything and everything.
To learn more and purchase tickets go to https://www.lesbiannightlife.com/event-details/silent-disco-pier-party-2
PRIDE TEADANCE
When: June 2nd, 4-6pm
Price: $23.18
Looking for a fun and pressure-free way to meet other LGBTQ+ singles during Pride week? Look no further than our Single & Social Teadance! Join us for a fun and friendly environment where you can make new friends and possibly even find love connections. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Boston Dyke March
When: June 7th, 6:00pm
Price: FREE
Open to everyone- ASL interpreter, live-streamed, and as ADA accessible as possible
*Masks Required*
Since 1995, the Boston Dyke March has remained committed to offering a non-commercial, intersectional, and fundamentally grassroots alternative to Boston’s Pride celebration. They strive to elevate voices marginalized in society and even within the lgbtq+ community.
This event includes 65 community tables - including Lavanda (come say hi!), ranging from LGBTQ community resources, music, theater, and sports organizations, and vendors selling their arts and crafts. You can wander the tables and also visit our Dyke March merch tent, where you can buy t-shirts and buttons.
The opening speech, announcements, and first performance by Mercedes Escobar will happen around 6:30pm. Marchers will then leave the Commons to walk a roughly 2-mile route around the city center at 7pm. As an alternative option to walking, there is an accessibility van that people can ride in to do the March, too!
Marchers will return to the Bandstand around 8pm and be preceded by a performance by Double Star and Youth Poets, Keynote Speech- About Trans Health and Rights, Call to action speech, and Community announcements (open to anyone who wants to make a relevant announcement to the community).
The evening will conclude around 9:00 PM, trained fire-eaters from the Dyke March Committee and volunteers perform the fire eating ritual to memorialize and honor all the people in our community who have experienced hate crimes, acts of violence, and suffering, a tradition started by Lesbian Avengers chapters across the US in 1992. Followed by a final performance from Chrysalis.
To learn more go to https://www.bostondykemarch.com/#about
When: June 7, (after the Dyke March) 7pm-12am
Price: GA Tix- $28.52
LGBTQ Women, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer. LesbianNightLife takes over the hottest rooftop bar in the city, the Rooftop@Revere Stuart St Boston. Dance under the stars and indulge in some of Boston’s best hand-crafted cocktails in a series of Summer Rooftop events brought to you by LesbianNightLife!
To learn more go to https://www.lesbiannightlife.com/event-details/rooftop-pride-party-2
When: June 8, 11am
Where: Copley Square
Price: FREE
The parade will start in Copley Square at 11 A.M. and move through the city’s South End, finishing at Boston Common where everyone can enjoy the festival including performances from local and national entertainers. City Hall Plaza will host a Block Party for those 21+ that begins later in the afternoon. All BP4TP events are free to attend.
To learn more go to https://www.bostonprideforthepeople.org/
When: June 8th, 1pm - 9pm
Price: $23.18
Get ready to celebrate LGBTQ+ Women, Non-Binary & trans Community across New England at the annual LesbianNightLife ESME Pride Block Party! This is the largest Sapphic pride party in the country, featuring Multiple DJs, LNL Dancers, 5 Bars, Food Trucks, & Vendors. Join us for an afternoon of fun and celebration!
When: June 9th, 2pm - 9pm
Price: Early Bird $20, GA $25
DJ Danny Sparkles( Ptown) & DJ Deana (PROV/BOS)
Dancing, Performances, Huge Beer Garden, Bar, food trucks and more...
Special Performances by Haus of Snap & Quam
More details coming soon.... gaynightly.com
When: June 9, 12pm-6pm
Price: $15-$25
LGBT+ Nightlife is having their 3rd annual Pride Bar Fest. Bar Fest will have 10 Venues , a Block party, a queer vendor market, food at just about every venue, a giveaway of Sapphic Night Yacht Party tickets, and other contests.
Some of the venues for Pride Bar Fest include Lucky Strike, Bills Bar, Cheeky Monkey, House of Blues, and Street Stage,
Learn more at https://lgbtqnightlifeevents.com/pride-bar-festival
When: June 9th, 12pm - 7pm
Where: Perkins St. JP
Price: $23.18
Get ready to celebrate love and diversity at the Annual JP Community LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party! This year's event is sponsored by Seed Dispensary and your local Sam Adams Brewery, and will feature live performances by Adrienne Mack-Davis, Lisa Bello, The Femmes, and drag performances by Jasmine Skys & the girls. Don't miss out on the fun with friends and family in the streets
Learn More https://www.lesbiannightlife.com/event-details/jp-block-party-celebration-of-lgbtq-pride-in-boston-2
When: June 13th, 6-8pm
Price: FREE or Donation
You better work (out)! Celebrate the power of movement, community, and self expression for mental health at a free dance class and clothing pass — come ready to groove at an upbeat dance session for all levels that’s guaranteed to make you smile, and bring along any gently-used activewear to swap with other community members to update your wardrobe with gender-affirming workout gear! Plus, enjoy free snacks and find opportunities to connect with local wellness resources, sports teams, groups classes, and other physical activities by and for queer folks of all sizes and abilities. LGBTQ+ folks of all backgrounds are welcome to join the fun!
When: June 15th, 7pm
Where: Deep Thoughts JP
Price: GA Tix - $17
What's a better way to celebrate Pride Month than laughing? Produced by and featuring Bostonian LGBTQ+ comedians, LeCuyer Comedy is proud to share Rainbow Riot. Located in the coolest venue (a psychedelic, cozy record store in Jamaica Plain). This event will have recording shopping, social gathering, and stellar music.
To learn more go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rainbow-riot-a-pride-comedy-show-tickets-883521605907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Camp Fest - Lavanda's Pride Festival
When: June 28th, 12pm
Price: FREE
Join us for our first ever Camp Fest at the Parkman Bandstand in The Boston Commons! Ce;ebrating all things camp! The vibe is summer camp meets CAMP.
Enjoy booths by local lgbt+ vendors and performances from local queer talent including- Kris Mccarthy, Chrysalis, Christian Inman, Kühlname, Lauren Jean, Good Judgement, and S and R.
We know many of us love and often need a little activity to feel relaxed and engaged, which is why, in addition to handmade and sustainably sourced merch, the Lavanda table will be selling craft kits and giving out free coloring materials.
We encourage you to dress up, bring a picnic, a friend, a craft, and lots of water and sunscreen.
Learn more at our events page https://www.lavandalgbt.com/event-details-registration/pride-fest-2024
When: July 7th, 12pm
Price: FREE/Donate
Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation is reclaiming Boston's black pride. Thier intention in hosting Boston urban Pride is to not only be a catalyst for change in the community but also an organization that brings individuals together and allows individuals to create long lasting healthy relationships as their true authentic selves through urban entertainment and events.
Join them for Pride where you can watch live performances, shop local businesses and get resources.
Let's Connect
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