Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, commemorating the ongoing fight for equality and recognition. Rooted in the historic Stonewall Riots of 1969, Pride has grown from a moment of resistance into a global movement that champions the rights and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals. Each year, cities worldwide host vibrant events that not only celebrate the progress made, but also acknowledge the challenges that remain. As we honor the legacy of those who fought and continue to fight bravely for LGBTQ+ rights, we invite you to join in the festivities, support the community, and stand in solidarity with those who continue to advocate for justice and equality.  

Here is a list of Pride events taking place in and around Boston this year. From parades, to parties, to brunches, to sports, to book clubs, there’s something for everyone! 

 

Festivals and Parades 

Boston Pride Kickoff and Flag Raising – June 3, Boston City Hall Plaza 

Boston Dyke March – June 7, Boston Common 

Boston Pride for the People – June 8, Boston 

Chandler Street Block Party – June 8, Boston

Belmont Pride Parade – June 15, Belmont 

Waltham Pride – June 16, Waltham 

Pride Block Party – The Quad @ Wentworth – June 20, Boston

LGBTQIA+ Pride in Arlington – June 22, Arlington 

 

Brunches and Lunches 

LGBTQ+ Older Adult Pride Luncheon – June 5, Venezia Restaurant, Dorchester 

The Femmes – Pride Brunch – June 9, City Winery, Boston 

A Tipsy Tea Party – June 23, Watertown, MA 

 

For History Buffs 

Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston – June 8, June 22, and July 4, The Gibson House Museum, Boston 

Pride Walk with Robin Ray of Mount Auburn Cemetery – June 9, Watertown 

Boston’s LGBTQ Past Walking Tour – June-November, Boston 

The Dragtacular Trolley Tour of Boston – June-August, Boston 

 

For the Bookworms 

Book Bi Book: A Bisexual Book Club – The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde – June 5, Boston Public Library 

(Virtual) LGBTQ+ Book Group – June, 12 

 

For Athletes and Sports Fans 

Road of Rainbows 5k Run/Walk – June 8, Boston Common 

Pride Night at Fenway Park – June 11, Boston

Pride Night at the New England Revolution – June 29, Foxborough 

 

For Art and Music Lovers 

MFA First Fridays Pride Night – June 7, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 

First Fridays: Bold with Boudoir – June 7, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston 

PEM Pride 2024: Werk of Art – June 28, Peabody-Essex Museum, Salem  

 

For Professionals 

Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Pride Month LGBTQ+ Job Fair – June 3, Suffolk University, Boston 

Pride in Our Workplace 2024 Pride Networking – June 5, Hogan Lovells, Boston