The month of June is dedicated to celebrating inclusion, diversity and acceptance of all. Communities around New Hampshire have planned events, festivals, and parades in recognition of Pride Month. Here are some of the events happening around the state.
Windham Pride Festival
This year marks the 5th annual pride festival organized by Windham’s Citizens for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The family-friendly event is free and offers activities for all ages, as well as live entertainment and food trucks.
Date: Sunday, June 8, 12pm–4pm
Location: Windham High School
Lebanon Opera House Pride Celebration
The all-ages "Party in the Park" is back in downtown Lebanon for its 4th year. The evening begins with a resource and artisan fair featuring more than 20 organizations. There will be crafts, food, games and more. Once the sun goes down, their signature silent disco begins. Join guest DJs for dancing under the stars.
Date: Friday, June 13, 6pm-8:30pm / 9pm-11pm
Location: Colburn Park, Downtown Lebanon
Manchester Pride Festival
The state’s largest city is celebrating its 8th annual Pride Festival! The festivities begin with a Pride Parade down Elm Street to Veterans Park for an afternoon of activities including interactive art, live entertainment, youth activities, and community vendors.
Date: Saturday, June 28, 10am – 6pm
Location: Veterans Park, Manchester
Nashua Pride Festival & Parade
This free event is a celebration of diversity, acceptance, music and fun aimed at promoting equality and inclusion of everyone. The Pride Parade kicks off the event at 3pm, followed by a family friendly afternoon of art, music, food trucks, and other local vendors.
Date: Saturday, June 21, 3pm – 6pm
Location: Nashua Public Library, Nashua
Portsmouth Pride Festival and Marketplace
This year marks the 11th annual Portsmouth Pride Celebration. The parade kicks off the celebration and all are welcome to participate. The parade wraps up at Strawbery Banke where there will be a celebration with more than 100 vendors, performances, speakers and other family friendly activities.
Date: Saturday, June 21, 12:00 parade kickoff; festival 12pm-5pm
Location: Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth
White Mountains Pride Festival
This festival returns to the Valley again this year with a full day celebration that includes live music and entertainment, family friendly games and activities for all ages, food trucks and vendors, and much more.
Date: Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm
Location: Community Center Park, North Conway
Keene Pride Festival
The largest pride festival in the Monadnock Region takes place in downtown Keene in September. More than 5,000 people attend this event that features more than 100 vendors including artisans, non-profit organizations, live music acts, food trucks, circus performers, drag queens, kings and more.
Date: Sunday, September 21, 12pm - 7pm
Location: Downtown Keene
