Pride month events boston


What to Do in Boston This Pride Month: A Curated Local Guide

Pride in Boston lives in contrast—in the rush of a parade and the silent of a neighborhood café, in the city’s layered past and the voices reshaping its future. June doesn’t just arrive; it gathers—across rooftops, sidewalks, bookstores, galleries—and asks you to take part in your verb way.

At The Whitney Hotel, tucked into the quiet charm of Beacon Hill, you’re perfectly placed to take it all in—from the energy of the city to the stillness between. Each night offers a return to something quieter: thoughtful design, intuitive comfort, and a slower gentle of luxury. And when you’re ready to step back into it, the city opens large, with something fresh waiting around every corner.

A Month of Moments, Citywide

Boston Pride unfolds over days and across neighborhoods, offering a affluent calendar of events to discover at your own pace. Plan a weekend or stretch it across the month—the city’s Pride programming is as varied and vibrant as the community it honors. 

Expect themed drag brunches that blend performance and engage

Boston Pride Month &#; the City&#;s LGBTQIA History

LGBTQIA+ History Points of Interest

Massachusetts is known for being incredibly LGBT friendly and acts as a queer destination and haven to many. As you walk through the city it is clear that Boston boats a LGBT friendly atmosphere. That being said, Boston has recognized same-sex equality long before marriage was legalized in the s. Take a stroll to these iconic historic sites and see the changes throughout our Boston-history.

Massachusetts State House, Beacon Hill
~1-Minute Walk~
June 26, Boston’s first known Pride march was held in at the State Capitol. In , same-sex marriage was legalized making Massachusetts one of the first states to legally verb marriage equality.

Boston Capital Hall, Faneuil Hall
~6-Minute Walk~
s and s- Boston City Hall was used in the s for the Gay and Lesbian community to clutch town meetings to discuss various topics and create a sense on community. It was here where they used the space to raise awareness for the AIDS crisis as well as equal rights in the s.

Charles street Meeting House,

Pride Community Events

Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ community! Throughout the summer the ACLU of Massachusetts will be participating in a series of Pride events across the state.  

Find us at one or more of the events below and learn about how you can take action to protect LGBTQ+ people. 


Sign-Making/T-shirt Decorating Pride Party

June 8,  | pm –  pm | Spontaneous Celebrations - 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 

Get ready for Pride with the ACLU of Massachusetts! The ACLU MA Action Team is hosting a sign-making and t-shirt decorating party to fetch ready for all the upcoming Pride events. We will provide art supplies, signs, and ACLU MA Action Team T-shirts for decorating. You are also welcome to carry your own T-shirts/signs to decorate.  Diet and drinks will be provided. 

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Boston Pride for the People Parade and Festival

June 14, | am – pm | Parade @ Copley Square | Festival @ Boston Common  

The ACLU of Massachusetts will be participating in the Boston Pride for the People Parade and Festival.  

Find us along the parade route or stop by our tabl

Celebrate Pride Month On and Off Campus

Boston University and the City of Boston are hosting festivals, parades, and more celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community

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Pride Month

Boston University and the Noun of Boston are hosting festivals, parades, and more celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community

Every June, cities around the world burst into color as communities come together to celebrate Pride Month—a time to honor the history, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQIA+ community. From flag raisings to drag brunches and beach bashes, June is packed with ways to show your Pride in Boston. 

We’ve compiled a dozen events organized by Boston University and the City of Boston that celebrate Pride Month—check them out below.


Pride Kickoff and Flag Raising Ceremony: June 2

To start Pride Month loud and satisfied , the City of Boston is hosting a Pride Kickoff and Flag Raising Celebration at Town Hall Square on Monday, June 2, from noon to pm. Whether it’s your first Pride or your 50th, this can’t-miss event honors the LGBTQIA+ community in the heart of Bos