Here are some events happening around the state during the month of June (and beyond) to celebrate acceptance, diversity and inclusion for all. Communities throughout the state have events, festivals, and parades in honor of Pride Month:
ACLU of New Hampshire Pride Kickoff
Thursday, June 5
5:00 p.m.
Keach Park, Concord
Windham Pride Festival – The 5th annual pride festival is organized by Windham’s Citizens for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This family-friendly event is free and offers activities for all ages, live entertainment and food trucks.
Sunday, June 8, 12pm–4pm
Windham High School
Lebanon Opera House Pride Celebration - The all-ages Party in the Park is back for its 4th year. There is a resource and artisan fair showcasing over 20 organizations. Enjoy crafts, food, games and more. When the sun goes down, the silent disco begins. Join guest DJs for dancing under the stars.
Friday, June 13, 6pm-8:30pm / 9pm-11pm
Colburn Park, Downtown Lebanon
New London Pride
Sunday, June 15, 1:30 pm
84 Main Street, New London
Nashua Pride Festival & Parade - This event is free and celebrates acceptance, diversity, fun and music to promote equality and inclusion of everyone. The Pride Parade begins at 3pm, and includes a family friendly afternoon of art, music, food trucks, and local vendors.
Saturday, June 21, 3pm – 6pm
Nashua Public Library, Nashua
Littleton Pride
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m.
Riverfront Commons, Littleton
Portsmouth Pride Festival and Marketplace - This is the 11th annual Portsmouth Pride Celebration. The parade begins the celebration and all are welcome to participate. The parade ends at Strawbery Banke where there will be over 100 vendors, performances, speakers and other family friendly activities.
Saturday, June 21, 12:00 parade; festival 12pm-5pm
Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth
Manchester Pride Festival – Celebrate the 8th annual Pride Festival beginning with a Pride Parade down Elm Street to Veterans Park for an afternoon of interactive art, live entertainment, youth activities, and community vendors.
Saturday, June 28, 10am – 6pm
Veterans Park, Manchester
White Mountains Pride Festival - This festival offers a full day of celebration with live music, entertainment, family friendly games and activities for all ages, food trucks, vendors and much more.
Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm
Community Center Park, North Conway
Keene Pride Festival – The largest pride festival in the Monadnock Region is back in downtown Keene. Over 5,000 people attend this event with more than 100 vendors including artisans, non-profit organizations, live music acts, food trucks, circus performers, drag queens, kings and more.
Sunday, September 21, 12pm - 7pm
Downtown Keene