Join with Episcopalians witnessing for love and joy during Pride celebrations this June!
The Diocese of Massachusetts plans to have large and visible delegations of LGBTQ+ people and allies walk, march, sashay (take your pick!) in Pride celebrations across eastern Massachusetts as we witness God's love for all people. Together let's offer care to people who have been harmed and make the church meaningful to people who have been pushed away.
We're hoping to show up not just as Christians and Episcopalians but also as parishes within the diocese. The Pride Planning Team asks parishes and individuals to sign up here for both local events and the Boston parade.
Wherever you participate, we suggest you:
- Bring water, snacks, and a fully charged phone.
- Wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, and a jacket (optional). Clergy are encouraged to wear a clerical collar and a rainbow stole if you like.
All are welcome to attend any Pride celebration.
Resources
Boston
June 6
Bishop Julia invites all in our diocese to join her for Boston Pride for the People this Saturday. Many worshipping communities have already signed up, but no prior registration is required. Everyone is welcome to join.
If you have questions, please contact the Rev’d Liz Steinhauser at lsteinhauser@diomass.org.
When: Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. Bishop Julia will lead a short liturgy of blessing at 11 a.m. as the parade begins.
Where: We will gather in front of Lindt Chocolate at 704 Boylston Street, on the southwest corner of Boylston and Exeter streets. This location is accessible by the Green Line at Copley, the Orange Line at Back Bay, and commuter rail at Back Bay Station. Parking is difficult and extremely limited, and roads throughout the Back Bay will be closed, so please take public transportation if possible.
Festival table: The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts will also be represented at Boston Common, Booth 316.
Weather: Parade and events are on rain or shine. Forecast predicts low to mid 80s with partly sunny skies at parade time, but please check the weather Saturday morning and dress accordingly. Sunscreen is recommended.
Pride shirts: For those who do not yet have a diocesan Pride T-shirt, volunteers will be handing out shirts Saturday morning at 704 Boylston.
What to wear: A diocesan Pride shirt or something else comfortable and festive; comfortable shoes for walking. Clergy are encouraged to wear clerical collars, under a Pride shirt if preferred, and rainbow stoles if they have them.
What to bring:
- Water and snacks.
- A fully charged phone.
- A rain jacket, depending on weather. Umbrellas are discouraged due to the crowds.
- Church banners, for parishes and worshipping communities that have them.
What to expect: The parade begins at 11 a.m., following a 1.7-mile route on flat, paved roads. It will likely take about two hours to walk the entire parade route.
Donations: If you are able, please consider a donation to help offset the cost of the diocesan Pride witness, including T-shirt production. Donate here and choose "Pride 2026" in the drop-down menu.
Pets: Service animals are always welcome. While Boston Pride allows well-behaved dogs on leash, please be advised that there will be large crowds, moving vehicles and noise.
- Read Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe's letter on Acting Faithfully in Troubling Times.
- Read more about Boston Pride for the People here.
Support DioMass Pride
To make a donation in support of these efforts or to cover the cost for one (or more) Pride T-shirts ($10 each), click the green "Donate Now" button below and select "Pride 2026" in the form's designation drop-down menu. Thank you!
Find a Pride celebration near you
This list will continue to be updated as more Pride opportunities around the diocese are confirmed.
Alewife Deanery
Deanery contact: Malia Crawford, rev.maliacrawford@gmail.com
Arlington: Teen Pride Prom
Date: May 16
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave.
Contact: Malia Crawford, rev.maliacrawford@gmail.com
Arlington: Town Pride Festival
Date: May 31
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Location: Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave.
Contact: Malia Crawford, rev.maliacrawford@gmail.com
Arlington: Arlington Schools Pride
Date: June 13
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Arlington High Front Lawn, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476
Contact: Malia Crawford, rev.maliacrawford@gmail.com
Belmont: Belmont Pride Parade
Date: May 31
Time: 12:45 p.m.
Location: Parade through Belmont, Wellington Station
Waltham: Waltham Pride Festival
Date: June 14
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Location: Waltham Common
Watertown: Watertown Pride
Date: June 6
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Saltonstall Park
Boston Harbor Deanery
Deanery contact: Brandon Ashcraft, bashcraft@trinitychurchboston.org
Boston: Boston Black Pride
Date: July 1-5
Location: Various places around Boston
Cape and Islands Deanery
Deanery contact: Brian Raiche, revbrian@stmaryoftheharbor.org
Orleans: Lower Cape Pride Parade
Date: June 13
Time: 9 a.m.-12 noon
Location: Village Green, then walking Main Street from the Village Green to Town Cove Tap
Contact: Patrick Ward, pward@chsorleans.org
March as a group behind the Episcopal banner. Parishes are welcome to send any number of people to join in. Gathering churches include Provincetown, Orleans, Harwich, Chatham, Osterville, Barnstable and South Yarmouth.
Plymouth: Plymouth Pride Festival
Date: June 28, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Nelson Memorial Park, Plymouth
Contact: Melissa Howell, revmelissa@christchurchplymouth.org
Christ Church, Plymouth are sponsors and will have a table at the festival.
Provincetown: LGBTQIA Flute Choir
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Contact: Brian Raiche, braiche@diomass.org
Provincetown Pride Concert featuring classical and popular works by living LGBTQIA+ composers and arrangers. A passionate performer, concert organizer Vincenzo Volpe is a full-time musician with the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps in Washington, D.C. He will also join the parish Sunday morning, June 7.
Provincetown: Movie Night: Communion
Date: Sat. June 24
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Contact: Brian Raiche, braiche@diomass.org
“Communion” tells the true story of Matthew LaBanca, a gay Catholic music teacher who, after marrying his partner, was fired from his job. Rather than walking away quietly, Matthew turned to storytelling to share his emotional journey publicly. Co-sponsored with Provincetown Theater.
Provincetown: Family Week Pancake Breakfast
Date: Monday, July 27
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Contact: Brian Raiche, braiche@diomass.org
St. Mary’s is hosting a pancake breakfast for Family Week in Provincetown. Provincetown’s Family Week is the biggest gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world. The annual event features daily events and encourages families to bond with each other and relax on the beach. The week empowers LGBTQ+ families of all shapes, sizes, and colors. LGBTQ+ families from around the world come to Family Week for community building and learning about current LGBTQ+ issues.
Provincetown: Carnival Parade Watch Party
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: All day
Location: St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial Street, Provincetown
Contact: Brian Raiche, braiche@diomass.org
Charles River Deanery
Deanery contact: Silas Kotnour, familyminister@allsaintsbrookline.org
Brookline: Brookline Interfaith Pride Service
Date: June 7
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: United Parish Brookline, 210 Harvard St.
Contact: The Rev. Richard Burden, rector@allsaintsbrookline.org
Concord River Deanery
Deanery contact: Faith Salter, outdoorfaiths@gmail.com
Acton: Acton-Westford Pride
Date: June 27
Time: 12-3 p.m.
Location: Nara Park, 25 Ledgewood Way, Acton
Concord: Concord Pre-Pride Picnic & Dance
Date: June 5
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: First Parish, 20 Lexington Rd.
Concord: Concord Pride
Date: June 6
Time: All day
Framingham: OUT on the Block, for queer and trans youth age 29 and under
Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Location: 160 Hollis Street
Holliston: Holliston Pride Celebration
Date: June 14
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Blair Square, intersection of Railroad St. and Central St.
Contact: The Rev. Christa Moore-Levesque, dearrevchrista@gmail.com
St. Michael's Holliston will be at the celebration.
Natick: Pride Night
Date: June 25
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Natick Common, intersection of Routes 27 and 135; use 39 E. Central St. for church and parking
Contact: Katy Denning, katy.denning@stpaulsnatick.org
St. Paul's Natick will have a table on the Natick Common, and the church will be open as a place for reflective music, prayer and connection during Pride Night.
Sudbury: Sudbury Pride
Date: June 14
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Location: Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd., Sudbury
Contact: Andrew Suitter, andrew@st-elizabeths.org
A family-friendly event with entertainment, food trucks and community groups. The Rev. Andrew Suitter is on the Sudbury Pride plenary committee and will be there with volunteers from St. Elizabeth's, Sudbury.
Merrimack Valley Deanery
Newburyport: Newburyport Pride Parade
Date: June 6
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Line up at the courthouse at Bartlett Mall at 11 a.m.; parade kicks off from High Street and Green Street at noon
Newburyport: Newburyport Pride Festival
Date: June 6
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Waterfront Park
Mount Hope/Buzzards Bay Deanery
Fall River: Pride Flag Raising
Date: June 5
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Fall River Government Center
Contact: James Medley, office@holyspiritchurchfr.org
Fall River: Fall River Pride
Date: June 7
Time: 12 noon-6 p.m.
Contact: James Medley, office@holyspiritchurchfr.org
Mystic Valley Deanery
Deanery contact: Isaac Martinez, isaacm@trinitymelrose.net
Melrose: Melrose Bazaar
Date: May 2
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Location: Melrose VFW, 428 Main Street
Contact: Isaac Martinez, isaacm@trinitymelrose.net
Melrose: Melrose Pride
Date: June 6
Time: 1-6 p.m.
Location: Beebe Estate
Contact: Isaac Martinez, isaacm@trinitymelrose.net
Wakefield: Pride Flag Raising
Date: June 1
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Americal Civic Center
Contact: Brett Johnson, bjohnson@emmanuelwakefield.org
Winchester: PRIDEFest
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Winchester Town Common on Church Street
Contact: Janelle Hiroshige, jhiroshige@3crowns.org
Featuring music, community tables, art and joy. DJ Maxine emcees and performs.
Neponset River Deanery
Deanery contact: Glen McKenney, glenmckenney@icloud.com
Dedham: Dedham Pride
Date: June 20
Time: 4-8 p.m.
North Shore Deanery
Salem and North Shore: North Shore Pride Parade and Festival
Date: June 27
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Various locations
Contact: Nathan Ives, www.stpeters-sanpedro.org
South Shore Deanery
Deanery contact: Christopher Capaldo, rector@stcquincy.com
Quincy: Quincy Pride
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 12 noon
Location: Pageant Field
Contact: Christopher Capaldo, rector@stcquincy.com
Taunton River Deanery
Franklin: Franklin Pride
Date: June 27
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Location: Franklin Town Common
Contact: Kathy McAdams, rector@stjohnsfranklinma.org
Middleborough: Pride South Coast
Date: June 13
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Town Hall Grounds, 10 Nickerson Ave.
Contact: David Milam, frdave.m@gmail.com
Fun, food and fabulousness, including an artisan marketplace with unique crafts and local business wares, live entertainment throughout the day, food trucks, and community resources from area non-profits.
Taunton: Pride South Coast
Date: June 6
Time: 12-5 p.m.
Location: Hopewell Park, Taunton