53 Pride Events in Boston to Celebrate Pride Month 2024
When:
Saturday, Jun 01, 2024 9:00a -
Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 9:00p
Saturday, Jun 01, 2024 9:00a -
Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 9:00p
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Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
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Happy June, friends. Celebrate the beauty of being unapologetically YOU. Here’s to honoring every kind of love in community with one another with 52 Pride events that are happening this month around Boston. This is your guide for all things pride.
By Yelena Nicolle Salvador
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Downtown
Info: Welcome Pride Month with a pride block party right in Downtown. Enjoy live music from DJs, drag performances, a beer garden, and more!
2) LGBTQ+ Silent Disco Pier Party
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Charlestown
Info: This night event is something you can’t miss: a silent disco party with 3 DJs battling it out and a silent disco drag show with trans performers for a good cause!
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Davis Square
Info: Feel the joy at this inspiring and colorful market with over 40 vendors of local queer artists and allies. Shop vintage, handmade goods, and more.
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Back Bay
Info: Head to the beloved Trident Booksellers and Cafe for a night of community-building and fun. All queer-identifying folks and allies are welcome for board games and fun conversations with new friends.
5) Pride Rooftop House Party @ Sam Adams Taproom
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Downtown
Info: It’s all about rainbow ~glow~ at this party. Wear your best glow outfit and get ready for glow water pong, Pride giveaways, Sam Adams’ Love Conquers Ale slushies, and a night full of dancing to live DJ beats. See all of Sam Adams Pride events in June here.
6) Boston Pole Fitness Presents: PRIDE
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Dorchester
Info: Support Boston Pole’s Fitness queer community by coming out to watch a night full of rainbow gear and unforgettable pole and aerial performances. There will be snacks and non-alc bevvies to enjoy too.
7) Pride Night at the Boston Pops
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Back Bay
Info: This one-of-a-kind show features Drag superstar Thorgy Thor and her “fashion clown” style taking center stage. Enjoy a collaboration with Boston Pops for a night of pride, drag, and classical music.
8) Boston Sober Pride Dance Party
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Roxbury
Info: You can celebrate pride without the alc and still have the best night out on the town. Head to the biggest sober dance party full of drag performances and great light visuals to go with the bumping beats.
9) Night Shift Brewing Boston Proud Pride Party
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: The Wharf
Info: Sip on a pride-inspired brew: Fruity with a Booty, while you shake your booty on the dance floor to queer beats.
10) PRIDE Yoga
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: South End
Info: Head to the Burro Bar in the South End for an all-level flow yoga lesson that centers equality, peace, and self-love. Stay for a complimentary cocktail or mocktail and meet some fellow yogis and new friends.
When: Sat. 6/1
Where: Downtown
Info: Get in the pride spirit with a step-by-step guided lesson on how to paint your own pride flag. Enjoy some sippies and meet some cool folks all at the Boston Public Market.
12) Watertown Pride
When: Sun. 6/2
Where: Watertown
Info: Come celebrate pride at the Loud, Proud, Island-Bound Watertown Pride event for all ages. Walk the parade, enjoy live music, snag a free popsicle and popcorn, put on some glitter, and take part in a community foam party!
13) Quincy Pride
When: Sun. 6/2
Where: Watertown
Info: Join Quincy’s I was Born This Way Pride event, complete with local and queer vendors, food and beer trucks, live music, and more!
When: Sun. 6/2
Where: Fenway/Kenmore
Info: Explore the wonderful works of local, queer-owned businesses at this market. You’ll find gifts for those you love and yourself, all while celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of the local queer community.
15) Pride Flow & Strength Mash Up
When: Sun. 6/2
Where: Back Bay
Info: Come enjoy a free flow yoga class with a mix of strength training at this 3rd annual Pride celebration. Come as you are, all are welcome.
When: Sun. 6/2
Where: Somerville
Info: Enjoy Painted Burro’s lovely brunch menu with a lively drag performance. It’s the perfect way to start your afternoon – with pride!
17) The Gayly Show
When: Wed. 6/5
Where: Somerville
Info: Here’s your chance to be a live studio audience member in a LGBTQ+ comedy-variety show. You’ll laugh a lot and meet some hilarious people!
18) Comedy On Draft: Pride Edition
When: Thurs. 6/6
Where: Downtown
Info: Have some laughs at this comedy show featuring queer comedians and Pride beer! You’ll be out of breath from laughing so hard.
19) Crafts & Cocktails: Pride Parade Posters
When: Thurs. 6/6
Where: Back Bay
Info: Get your craft on by making colorful and supportive posters for the Boston Pride Parade that will be held on June 8. Supplies will be provided with your ticket, so head on over and get ready to be creative.
20) Improv Asylum: “The Pride Show”
When: Thurs. 6/6
Where: North End
Info: A whole hour of improvised comedy with queer comedians is something you don’t want to miss. You’ll laugh your butt off – guaranteed.
21) MFA First Friday
When: Fri. 6/7
Where: Fenway/Kenmore
Info: Enjoy MFA after hours with a pride-themed evening. Enjoy a drag story reading, art making, a live DJ, and of course, art!
22) HBD Prince - All Prince All Night Just 4 U
When: Fri. 6/7
Where: Cambridge
Info: Grab a ticket for a full night of dancing under purple rain. Portions of proceeds will go to BAGLY, a local organization supporting queer youth.
23) I Am What I Am - Pride Concert and Open Mic
When: Fri. 6/7
Where: Back Bay
Info: Enjoy a piano concert and singing with work dedicated to queer icons, queer history, and all other things queer. There will be beautiful tunes all night to celebrate pride.
When: Fri. 6/7
Where: Boston Common
Info: Enjoy a night of community-building along the Common by participating in the Boston Dyke March. There will be queer performances at the end of the evening for more celebrating!
25) Boston Pride Parade & Festival
When: Sat. 6/8
Where: Boston Common
Info: Boston Pride is back! Enjoy a full day party to celebrate love. Watch the parade make its way through the South End and head to the Boston Common for festivities, performances, and speakers. There will be a 21+ Block Party at City Hall Plaza too!
26) Pride Month: Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston
When: Sat. 6/8 & Sat. 6/22
Where: Back Bay
Info: Make your way to the Gibson House Museum to learn about queer history in Boston, specifically through the eyes of Charles Hammond Gibson Jr., a gay man during the Victorian-era of our city.
27) Boston Theater Company’s Road of Rainbows 5K
When: Sat. 6/8
Where: Boston Common
Info: Participate in or cheer on those who are taking part in the Rainbows 5k. Dress in whatever makes you feel the most you and feel the energy of the crowd in the colorful event.
When: Sat. 6/8
Where: Back Bay
Info: Head to the Trinity Church porch to cheer on the Pride Parade with great views and even better vibes.
29) Pay What You Feel - Pride Wedding Ceremonies
When: Sat. 6/8
Where: Somerville
Info: Head to Bow Market for a beautiful and intimate marriage or commitment ceremony. Pack the room with guests and enjoy 30 minutes in the chapel with a sweet ceremony.
When: Sat. 6/8
Where: Somerville
Info: The pride party doesn’t stop once the parade is over. Head to Bow Market for a sapphic after party full of gay tunes for the girls! Grab a drink and let’s dance.
31) Bikini Bottoms Pride by Rebel Rebel
When: Sat. 6/8
Where: Somerville
Info: Wear your most colorful swim trunks, aloha shirts, and beach clothes to Rebel Rebel’s Pride Party! There will be frozen drinks, Jell-O shots, tie dye, music, and more.
32) Queer Punk Yoga
When: Sun. 6/9
Where: Somerville
Info: Make a donation and participate in a one-hour flow yoga session at Bow Market with a curated playlist dedicated to queer musicians – punk and alternative rock style. 100% of profits will be donated to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention non-profit for queer youth, so come on out for a good cause. Everyone is welcome!
When: Sun. 6/9
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Head to Jamaica Plain for a family-friendly pride party that runs all day. There will be live music, drag performances, food, a beer garden, and more!
When: Tues. 6/11
Where: Southie
Info: Snag a ticket to this wonderful dinner event where you can enjoy oysters in 4 different ways! Proceeds will go to the Gay for Good organization that focuses on community building and education!
35) Boston Women’s Market Pride Party
When: Sat. 6/15
Where: Everett
Info: Join the party at Night Shift Brewing and show your support for 15 local queer-owned businesses. Enjoy the featured beer: Fruity with a Booty, which was made in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ community on social media. There will be food trucks and an outdoor area, so bring your pups too.
36) Be Gay, Do Crafts Maker’s Market
When: Sat. 6/15
Where: Cambridge
Info: Enjoy this fun-themed market with a spin. Drag performers will be giving you a show to remember for 13+ folks, and they’ll be selling handmade goods too. Shop vintage, handmade, and queer!
37) Be Here! Be YOU! Skating & Dance Party
When: Sat. 6/15
Where: Norwood
Info: Hot weather doesn't mean you can't ice skate! Stop by for hot cocoa, DJ tunes, open skating, and a whole lot of rainbows at this event that supports a scholarship fund for LGBTQ+ youth.
When: Sun. 6/16
Where: Brookline
Info: Ready for a night that celebrates all things queer and wine? This event is for you! Come by this event called Iris, to honor the goddess of the rainbow and all things pride. Taste some wine and cocktails, take some photos, and mingle with new friends at this event by Bacchus Wine Club.
39) Thrift (S)hop: Pride Edition
When: Sun. 6/16
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Shop vintage and local at this sip n’ shop event. Enjoy Pride-themed goods and pride-focused vendors with a brew in hand.
40) The Poetry Brothel: A Midsummer Night’s Feverdream
When: Tues. 6/18
Where: Somerville
Info: Enjoy a night that combines activism, poetry, and cabaret. There will be a ton of performers who will be erupting the status-quo with creativity and self expression.
41) Pop-Up Pride Vendor Market
When: Wed. 6/19
Where: Downtown
Info: Celebrate local queer businesses by stopping by to say hello to the talented artists. There will be handmade goods, book pop-ups, and even on-site poetry!
42) Lamplighter’s Drag Story Hour at Broadway
When: Sat. 6/22
Where: Cambridge
Info: This family-friendly event combines storytelling with the art of drag. Enjoy NA drink options, beers if you wish, coffee, and yummy bites as wonderful drag queens transport you to new worlds.
When: Sat. 6/22
Where: Union Square
Info: Put your dancing shoes on and get dressed to match this outdoor party’s theme: dinosaurs! Rex it up on the dance floor and learn about local LGBTQ+ organizations too. There will be fantastic tunes and vibes that are dino-mite.
44) Lamplighter’s Pride Patio Party
When: Sat. 6/22
Where: Cambridge
Info: Get ready for a darty in the park outside of the CX space. There will be ice cream, pride-themed bites, two drag shows, and lawn games. Plus, if you purchase a Ms. Frizzle (Lamplighter’s iconic sour), then a portion of the proceeds will go to BAGLY, a local organization that supports queer youth.
45) The 7th Annual Official Boston Pride Bar Crawl
When: Sat. 6/22
Where: Downtown
Info: Strut your stuff at this colorful bar crawl where you can meet new friends and have a blast. A portion of the proceeds go to pride non-profits around the country too!
When: Sun. 6/23
Where: Boston Common
Info: Meet fellow queer folks in Boston at this community picnic event. Bring some games, food, and blankets, and have a whole day of fun.
When: Thu. 6/27
Where: Everett
Info: This event is fun for groups (pups included!) and to meet folks. Put your knowledge to the test on all things queer from music and movies to politics and more. Bring your own food and enjoy the vibes or order some drinks from Short Path Distillery.
48) Wine Bingo Night: LGBTQIA+ Winemakers
When: Thu. 6/27
Where: Cambridge
Info: Head to Bonde Fine Wine Shop for a fun, educational experience with a twist: wine tasting, wine facts, and bingo! This month’s theme is celebrating queer winemakers, so don’t miss this event for some fun mingling and wine.
49) Beer Garden Pride Party: 80’s Backyard BBQ
When: Fri. 6/28
Where: West Roxbury
Info: Enjoy summer beer garden vibes with a homey feel at this ultimate community cookout. Enjoy lawn games, dancing, and some local brews with grilled bites too.
50) Pride Friendship Bracelets
When: Fri. 6/28
Where: Parker Hill
Info: Make friendship bracelets with pride colors and show your friends and yourself some extra love with these fun accessories.
51) Peabody Essex Museum Pride Party: Werk of Art
When: Fri. 6/28
Where: Salem
Info: Feel the radiant energy from local Salem drag artists at this night time event full of drag and dancing. There will be a photo booth, drinks, and a whole lot of pride.
52) The So Homo Comedy Show Fundraiser
When: Sat. 6/29
Where: Chelsea
Info: Another round of laughs and an appetizer are headed your way with your ticket to this queer comedy show. Plus, you’ll be supporting local organizations that connect young adults with queer support groups and mental health services.
When: Sun. 6/30
Where: Cambridge
Info: Grab your blanket and pack a picnic, so you and your friends can enjoy a community event at the famous Longfellow House, which was also one of George Washington’s residences. There will be food, refreshments, lawn games, and Queer History tours. This event is for all ages!
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