🏳️🌈Local Pride Round-up 2026🏳️🌈
An assortment of Pride events around the Merrimack Valley & the Commonwealth for 2026~
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, my dear Dracuteers & allies~
June comes around each year and brings with it a chance for us to shout loud & proud: "We're here! We're queer! Get used to it!" It's a time to remember our trans, gay, and queer ancestors that fought for the human rights and dignity of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. It's a time to take up the space so many wish to shrink from us today. Time to remember the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots as the place where the modern gay rights movement was born...
But most of all, Pride is when we should all come together to celebrate our community's beautiful diversity & resilience!
The various 2026 events and programs listed below are all-ages unless otherwise specified. They will be listed in chronological order and generally focus on locations that are within a reasonable driving distance to those living in the 01826.
(And a special note here that we have our own local fundraising event on Juneteenth!)
Event: Boston Dyke March
Time & Place: Friday, June 5th, 6PM at Parkman Bandstand on the Eastern side of the Boston Common.
Info: "The Boston Dyke March believes in anti-capitalist, intersectional gender liberation and welcomes all who feel the same. The March is a grassroots Pride event that is Mask Required, ASL interpreted, wheelchair, stroller, and scooter accessible. An accessibility vehicle is available for those who need a ride for some or all of the March." -- https://bostondykemarch.com/
Event: Boston Pride for the People
Time & Place: Saturday, June 6th. Parade Begins at 11AM. Festival will be held at the Boston Common at the end of the parade's march and will open at 12PM.
Info: "Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce Pride Month celebration in Boston on June 6, 2026. The celebration will include a parade, a festival, and more! Boston Pride For The People is a volunteer-led organization that plans activities and events that celebrate the rich diversity, culture, and intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ community." – https://www.bostonprideforthepeople.org/
Event: Heated Rivalry: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly [Hybrid]
Time & Place: Monday, June 8th at 6:30-8PM. This is a HYBRID program--available virtually or in-person at the Morrill Memorial Library of Norwood, 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062.
Info: "Join us for a discussion of Heated Rivalry - the book series and the show. We’ll talk about what’s going on in this fictional universe and what our cultural obsession with it says about our universe today. There will be spoilers but hopefully our commentary will make them worthwhile. Come prepared for a fun and lively - maybe even scrappy! - discussion." – Visit Norwood Library Calendar for more information. Registration is required (and free)!
Event: Chelmsford DEIC Pride Dance Party (18+ only)
Time & Place: Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824 from 7-9PM for attendees aged 18 and older. Drinks & snacks available for purchase. Entry costs $15.
Info: Chelmsford Arts Calendar
Event: 2026 LGBTQ+ Brunch
Time & Place: Saturday, June 13th from 10AM-12PM at Cobblestones in Lowell, MA
Info: Join us to celebrate our community at the 2026 LGBTQ+ Fund BRUNCH
in support of the GLCF LGBTQ+ Fund. Enjoy great food, music by DJ Mocha, and an opportunity to celebrate PRIDE in Greater Lowell. Tickets are $100 per person and help go towards fundraising for the Greater Lowell Community Foundation's LGBT+ Fund.
Event: Greater Lowell Pride (*come say hi to us at our table!)
Time & Place: Saturday, June 13th from 1-4PM at DCR Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell, MA
Info: Join us on Saturday, June 13th for a celebration of Lowell’s LGBTQ+ community through live performances, vendors, and entertainment for all! Official Website HERE. Rainbow Dracuteers are happy to share that we will be tabling at Greater Lowell Pride this year!
Event: Handbuilding Pride Mug Workshop (*our local Pride fundraiser!!!)
Time & Place: Friday, June 19th from 6-8PM at the Blue Rabbit Ceramics Studio at 1057 Lakeview Ave, Dracut MA 01826 for crafters ages 11+ (with attendees younger than 16 requiring an adult to enroll and participate alongside them)
Info: Celebrate love, identity, and creativity in our Pride Mug Handbuilding Workshop! Perfect for beginners and experienced ceramic artists alike - this inclusive class invites participants to design and create a one-of-a-kind mug inspired by the colors, symbols, and messages of Pride Month.
With expert step-by-step instruction, you'll learn hand-building and decorating techniques to craft a functional mug that reflects your personal style. Whether you choose bold colors, meaningful words, or inclusive designs, your finished piece will truly unique. All materials, tools, glazes, and firing are included.
Once completed, your mug will be professionally kiln-fired and finished with a food-safe glaze, making it both dishwasher and microwave safe. Finished artwork will be ready for pickup in 3–4 weeks. Join us this June to create, connect, and celebrate Pride through clay. 25% of all proceeds benefits local grassroots nonprofit Rainbow Dracuteers!
Celebrate Pride by making your very own Rainbow Mug! This workshop is beginner-friendly for ages 11+. The $75 cost includes all materials, tools, instruction, glazing, and firing. Mug will be dishwasher & microwave safe. Join us on Juneteenth at 6PM for a cozy good time at Blue Rabbit Ceramics Studio to help raise money for Rainbow Dracuteers~
Event: Brookline Queer Zine Fest
Time & Place: Saturday, June 20th from 11:30AM-4PM at the Brookline Public Library's Brookline Village Branch, 361 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Info: Come celebrate Pride at the Brookline Village Library at our first Brookline Queer Zine Fest! Attendees will be able to purchase zines and art from local artists. The Brookline Booksmith will also be providing a collection of free zines. Zines are self published print works typically produced in small, limited runs. This event will allow people to meet other creative minds and celebrate diversity within our community. Check the library's calendar event HERE for more info.
Event: Nashua PRIDE Festival
Time & Place: Saturday, June 20th; Parade from 1:30PM; Festival from 2-7PM, 67 Amherst St., Nashua, NH 03064
Info: City of Nashua Pride Webpage | Nashua Pride Facebook Event
Event: North Shore Pride
Time & Place: Saturday, June 27th from 8AM-5PM in the Commons of Salem, MA. NAGLY will host a Pride Youth After Party from 5-8PM at North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth, 2 East India Square Mall #129, Salem, MA 01970
Info: North Shore Pride | NAGLY After Party for LGBTQ+ Youth
Event: LGBTQ+ Youth Day on the Hill
Time & Place: Massachusetts State House on Thursday, July 30th from 10AM-3PM. Sign-ups to be announced. Hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth.
Info: Speak with lawmakers. Share your story. Meet fellow LGBTQ+ youth. Get inspired to create change! Lunch provided. Email commission@ma-lgbtq.org with questions.
We are so excited to be participating in the local Greater Lowell Pride celebrations this year--not to mention our Pride fundraiser on Juneteenth at the wonderful Blue Rabbit Ceramics Studio here in Dracut! Thank you to everyone for your continued kindness & support. Please come by and say hi at GLP if you see us and consider joining us for a fantastic Pride rainbow mug workshop fundraiser on the 19th!
