Worcester Pride Week Schedule is Announced
Monday, August 01, 2016
The celebration is organized by Worcester Pride, a group that recognizes, promotes, educates and unifies the Central Massachusetts LGBTQ community, allies and supporters. Worcester Pride welcomes participation in and volunteers for community goals and a variety of sponsored events and celebrates those who make specific strides to enhance the visibility of Worcester’s LGBTQ community.
September 4, 2016 ~ Pride Art Show Reception at Electric Haze ~ 6-8 pm NEW!
Join Worcester Pride as we kick off a month long Pride Art Show at Electric Haze with a Reception open to the public. Cash Bar
September 7, 2016 ~ Pride Kick-Off Dinner at The Citizen ~ Cocktails 6-7pm / Dinner 7-10 pm
Reserved seating only at $75 per person. Ticket includes complimentary cocktail punch and appetizers prior to dinner. *
September 8, 2016 ~ Pride Flag Raising at City Hall & Union Station ~ 3-4 pm
Parade Grand Marshals with returning Grand Marshals, City Officials
NEW! Flag and Lights Reception at Lock 50 ~ 4:30 -6 pm
Find your way over to Lock 50 at 50 Water Street for some complimentary Appetizers and a cash bar, then GET ON THE FREE SHUTTLE BUS to the Burns Bridge Lighting ceremony at Regatta Point, then ride on back to Lock 50
NEW! Pride Lights Up the Burns Bridge ~ 7-8 pm
Join us for this historic event as Pride lights up the Burns Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond in Rainbow colors - Free shuttle bus from Lock 50 restaurant to Regatta Point Park with return to Lock 50
September 9, 2016 ~ LGBTQ Pride Pageant @ Fiddler’s Green ~ 7-10pm
@200 seats $15/ticket - This event will sell out so get your tickets now!*
Miss Gay Worcester (drag), Mr Worcester Pride, Ms Worcester Pride
Pride Parade 11 am to Noon, Institute Park down Main St to City Hall
Pride Festival on the Common 12-5 pm, Entertainment, Food, Vendors
Pride Block Party outside at MB Lounge 7:30 pm-1:00 am, Cover
Youth Pride Dance 7-10 pm @ YWCA ~ Under age 21
Pride After Party at Electric Haze 9 pm – 1 am
September 11, 2016 ~ Worcester Pride “Recovery Brunch” at Lock 50 ~ 11 am to 2 pm NEW!
Join us for a delicious Brunch (and perhaps a cocktail or two) and share a story about Pride. Cost is $30 per person for Buffet, Cash Bar available
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