Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pride event?
“Pride,” is a commonly accepted shorthand referring to the celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride. The first Pride events took place on June, 28th, 1970, in recognition of the one-year anniversary of one of the most significant LGBTQIA+ civil rights events, known as the Stonewall Riots. Since then, LGBTQIA+ celebrations have become annual traditions throughout the country during the month of June.
Pride events are opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community, along with allies, to come together and celebrate our diverse identities, as we continue to advocate for our rights and inherent dignity.
We’re focusing on creating a joyful, educational, community-strengthening, family-friendly event in the park. Some of the highlights of the event will include:
Music
Drag Queen entertainment
Food Trucks
Vendors
Community resources
Kids activities, including a rock climbing wall
Hamden Pride merch
Is there a rain date for Hamden Pride?
In the event of forecasted inclement weather, Hamden Pride will have a rain location, on the same day and time, at:
Hamden High Schoo1
2040 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT.
Updates will be posted to Instagram and the Hamden Pride event page on Facebook
Is Hamden Pride a pet-friendly event?
Friendly, healthy dogs are welcome at Hamden Pride! Please be sure to clean up after your dog and use a non-retractable leash.