Community Pride Festival Brings Music, Art and Unity to Blue Hill

Dates: June 20 – June 28
Location: Blue Hill, various venues

Saturday, June 20 – Opening Day

• 10:30 a.m. – Interfaith Service at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church

• A moment of reflection and hope for all faiths, free to attend.

• 11:00 a.m. – Pride Festival in front of the First Congregational Church
• Vendors sell food and crafts, music fills the streets, dancers perform on site.

• Non‑profit booths offer educational resources; national storytelling portraits displayed.

• 2:00 p.m. – Parade starts at the same location
• Weaves through downtown, loops around the post office parking lot.
• Ends at Devil’s Half Acre for dancing and refreshments.
• Parade attendees receive a discount on drinks at the after‑party.

• Evening – After‑Party continues at Devil’s Half Acre.

Monday, June 22 – Queer Art Lecture

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Lecture at Blue Hill Public Library
• Speakers discuss how art reflects and shapes LGBTQ+ identities.
• Hosted in partnership with Peninsula Pride.

Sunday, June 28 – Drag Party

• 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – All‑Ages Drag Party at the new Astro venue in Brooklin
• Live music, pop‑up design shop, food & drinks.
• Glitter bar, costume corner, and other inclusive activities.

All events are free and open to everyone.
For more details, visit the event website.