Greater Waterbury LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Events

 Drag Gospel Fest 

 3rd Annual  Sunday, June 1
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Hopeville Church, 160 Piedmont Street, Waterbury, CT (Google Maps Link)

A welcoming ceremony featuring drag performer Summer Orlando. Admission free! Refreshments and conversation to follow in the church hall. Wheelchair accessible.

Mayor For the Day 

 3rd Annual  Tuesday, June 3
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Waterbury City Hall, 235 Grand St, Waterbury, CT (Google Maps Link)

Begins in front of City Hall and continues indoors in the Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Will feature guest speakers honoring “Mayor for the Day” Lynn Discenza of Waterbury PFLAG and Stonewall Speakers, with refreshments to follow. Free admission! Wheelchair accessible via ramp at west side of building & elevator just east of main stairs.

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 OUTstanding Art Crawl! 

 3rd Annual  Wednesday, June 11
5:30-9 PM (overall)
Locations:
• Palace Theater (beer & wine served) 5:30-7:30 PM,
   100 East Main Street, Waterbury
• Waterbury YMCA,
    136 West Main Street, Waterbury
• Silas Bronson Library 6:30-8 PM,
    267 Grand Street, Waterbury
• Cuppa Tea (BYOB) 7-9 PM,
    102 Grand Street, Waterbury

A series of cultural exhibits in locations a few blocks apart. Crawl throughout downtown for drinks (no alcohol except as noted above), snacks, and Pride art & culture appreciation. Free admission! Limited accessibility at YMCA; all other venues are wheelchair accessible.

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 Pride Film Fest – Will & Harper

 Pride Open Mic Night Fundraiser 

 3rd Annual  Saturday, June 14
9 PM – Close
Location: Cuppa Tea, 102 Grand St, Waterbury, CT (Google Maps Link)

An evening of poetry, music, and more! Kitchen will be open & smokeless hookah will be available. Half of your $15 cover fee ($10 for performers) goes directly to supporting Greater Waterbury LGBTQIA+ Pride events! Wheelchair accessible.
Performers can click here to sign up online (sign-ups are open now!); paper sign-up sheets will also be available at the event.

Advance tickets are now available at EventBrite, click here to reserve yours!

 1st Annual  Thursday, June 12 AND Tuesday, June 24
Times 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Silas Bronson Library, 267 Grand St, Waterbury, CT (Google Maps Link)

Movie screenings focused on LGBTQIA+ representation, followed by thoughtful discussions with trans speakers. For this year’s theme the focus will be on trans representation. A different film each night: Will & Harper on June 12 and Unfightable on June 24. Free admission! Wheelchair accessible.

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 LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Skate Night 

 4th Annual  Thursday, June 26
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Roller Magic, 60 Harvester Road, Waterbury, CT (Google Maps Link)

Youth LGBTQIA2S+ and family-friendly event. Come for the Roller Derby demo, the free-skate, or both. First 100 kids enter free, $13.50 for 18+ (buy advance tickets now!). Building is wheelchair accessible; one step down into rink. Directions, including bus directions in the Eventbrite FAQ

Co-sponsored by Equality CT, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, PFLAG Waterbury, and Stonewall Speakers.

 PrideFest 

 3rd Annual  Saturday, June 28
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rain or Shine!
Location: ACES at Chase School Grounds, 565 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT (Google Maps Link)

Art / Drag / Food Trucks / DJ & Live Music / Vendors / Free Admission & All Ages Welcome!

Eventbrite page with full performer lineup, bus directions & vendors list

Facebook Event Page

Vendor Application Page

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And stay tuned for a Drag Brunch Fundraiser to take place at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury on October 5 starting at 11:00 am, as well as other exciting upcoming events!