Pride Month is just a week and a half away and it’s time to prepare for all the exciting events that Connecticut has to offer all June long (some places even get the party started in May)! Inclusivity is a vital part of our community – whether it be in our towns, cities, states, or country. Without each other, there is no unity, and without unity, there is no community…it’s literally embedded in the word. We must love one another and not disparage each other’s differences, but accept them. Life is not worth living if we don’t have love in our hearts, in our bodies, and in our communities. June is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and I am so proud to live in Connecticut, where there are so many safe spaces and places for Queer people and allies to gather and celebrate their culture. So Live Out Loud! And not just in June, but in every moment of every day, all year round. Below you will also find a list of Pride celebrations happening throughout the state. Have fun and be safe! 

P.S.: Pride in the Hills is a great CT resource for the Queer community. Their mission: “to celebrate and uplift our local LGBTQIA+ community by funding programs that support, empower, and create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in CT.”