Celebrate Pride Month in CT: Events, Bars, Restaurants & Specials (2025 Edition)
It’s almost June, the month in which we celebrate Pride. From coast to coast, we recognise and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their historic struggle to be seen, heard, valued, and appreciated. While many battles have been won, there is still so much work to be done to make sure everyone is accepted in our communities, in our hearts, and in our country. Everyone in CT can be an ally and every bar, restaurant, or other business listed below IS an LGBTQ+ supporter and is helping provide safe spaces to their local communities, including the youth. So let us continue to fight the good fight! Fly those flags high and enjoy Pride Month!
Bars, Restaurants, and Shops
168 York Street Cafe - New Haven
168 is one of the oldest gay bars in CT and the only gay-owned and operated bar/restaurant in New Haven. They’ll have Pride events throughout the month of June, starting with “DYE YOUR PRIDE” on June 1st, 4-7pm. Check their calendar for more events and details!
BE Chocolat - Fairfield
BE Chocolat is bringing back their BE You colorful heart collection and golf balls for Pride Month with multiple flavors including double dark, Biscoff, double milk, caramel and cookies & cream. They are the deliciously perfect treat for all Pride festivities!
The Cake Box - Ridgefield, Westport
On Sunday, June 1st, the Ridgefield location will be offering special cupcakes to kickoff Pride Month. In addition, each Wednesday in June The Cake Box will be showcasing their spirit by offering rainbow-funfetti cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles. Pride-fully delicious!
Chez Est - Hartford
Chez Est is the self-proclaimed “Epicenter of Connecticut Drag,” which makes it the best place to be during Pride Month. Chez will be marching in the Middletown Pride Parade on June 7th and will be hosting many Pride-themed nights all month long, so there’s plenty of time to celebrate with them, whether it’s in the streets or at their Hartford location!
Coals - Norwalk
Pride Month kicks off on June 1st with a Drag Brunch at Coals Pizza, organized by Troupe429. Tickets include a drag show with 4 drag performers, games & prizes, live music by DJ Nico Rico, and of course – a brunch buffet with bottomless bubbly (pre-paid)! Purchase tickets here.
Deborah Ann's - Ridgefield
Deborah Ann’s will be offering their annual Pride Month-themed ice cream – a true fan favorite! All month long, enjoy their homemade ice cream topped with gummy skittles and rainbow chocolate bits. Delish.
Honeycone Craft Ice Cream - Chester
Honeycone Craft Ice Cream will be making a “Pride” flavor throughout the month of June, consisting of cake batter ice cream with funfetti cake and rainbow sprinkles. $1 from each scoop served is donated to Anchor Health. Ice cream and a good cause? Get on it!
Mecha Noodle Bar - Fairfield, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, West Hartford
Mecha Noodle Bar will be running a boozy, slushy special for the month of June. The Rainbow Road 2.0 is a tropical, vodka-based frozen slushy featuring pineapple, mango, and coconut flavors. $2 of every cocktail sold at any of their CT locations will go directly to the Triangle Community Center in Norwalk.
Mohegan Sun - Uncasville
Let your colors show during Mohegan Sun’s Pride Weekend on Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st. They’ll be hosting “Pride on the Sun Patio,” a free event with live entertainment (a lip sync battle & music by DJ Edgewood), food trucks, drink specials, fire pits, and more.
Partners Cafe - New Haven
Partner’s Bar & Nightclub is open seven days a week and has been a staple in New Haven’s nightlife and culture since 1974. They host theme nights, karaoke, and have great weekday drink specials. Check out their social media pages for upcoming Pride month events.
The Port of Call - Mystic
Mystic has so much to offer this Pride, including The Port of Call’s exciting Pride events. They’ll be kicking it off with their Sea Queen’s “Pride Prom: Second Dance Chance” on June 8th with Dro as the host, Queens Milynn Monroe and Xiomarie La’Beija, and DJ Edgewood. Check out their IG for more info on performances and offerings.
Rebel Daughter Cookies - Norwalk
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Rebel Daughter Cookies is donating 10% of profits through the month of June from sales of their LOVE IS LOVE cookie cakes, White Unicorn cookies, and "Pride Bites" Reballs to The Triangle Community Center in Norwalk. So celebrate Pride with some delicious sweets and the feeling that your money is going to a great cause.
Trevi Lounge - Fairfield
Trevi is a spacious and laid back LGBTQIA+ bar and lounge and this year they are going all out! On Sunday, June 1st, they’re taking us back in time with “Her Haus: 90s Pride Kickoff Party,” featuring musical performances, local vendors selling homemade goods & gear, a food truck, and more. Throw on that bucket hat, a denim jacket, and get there by 7pm (doors open)!
Troupe429 - Norwalk
On Saturday, June 14th, join Troupe429 for their biggest dance party of the year – it’s the Pride After Party! DJ Nico Rico, DJ 2Face, and Nirah + Serg will be the live entertainment for the night. The party is free, so just RSVP here and you’re in!
Yellow King feat. Best Trivia Ever (BTE) - Wallingford
Best Trivia Ever is America’s largest pop-culture trivia company and on Thursday, June 26th, Yellow King is teaming up with BTE for a special Pride Drag Trivia Night to benefit The Trevor Project. The event starts @ 7pm. For more info visit besttriviaever.com.
Town-wide Celebrations
Bethel Pride - May 31
Bridgeport Pride - June 21
Bristol Pride Ball - June 28
Canton Pups and Pride - June 5
Glastonbury Pride - June 8
Greenwich Pride - June 1 @ Greenwich Town Hall
Hamden Pride Festival - June 7
Mansfield is Proud - June 6 in Downtown Storrs
Middlebury Pride in the Hills - June 21 @ Quassy Amusement Park
Middletown PrideFEST - June 7
Milford Pride on the Green - June 28
Mystic Pride - June 14
New Haven Pride Center w/ Middletown Pride - June 7
New Milford Picnic for Pride - June 14
North Haven Pride on the Green - June 14
Norwalk Pride in the Park - June 14
Ridgefield Pride in the Park - June 1
Stamford Pride - June 2-22
West Hartford Pride - June 5-22
Westport Pride - June 22
