The Middletown Pride March takes place along all of Main Street in downtown Middletown.  We believe that Pride is a demonstration and a celebration of our history, experiences, and progress towards equality. In order to be mindful of the fact that Pride is first and foremost a demonstration, the first half of the Pride March features the individuals and organizations who work every day to advance the rights and equality for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, including pride organizations, non-profits, etc.  The second half of the Pride March will  be focused on celebrating our history and our community with music, floats, and lots of fun! 

The Pride March will commence in the North End at the intersection of Spring Street and Main Street, and will proceed south down all of Main Street until the intersection of Main Street and Union Street.  

The Pride Rally is where we all rally together on the South Green, with local activists and performers, to take a stand against the systemic oppression and violence towards our LGBTQIA2S+ communities, to honor our history, to advocate for Black Trans Lives, and to show up in force as a community to advocate for change.  

Speakers will include the City’s LGBTQIA+ Commission, a presentation of the Middletown Pride Scholarship Recipients, Mel Cordner from Q+, and words from our three Grand Marshals, Tony Ferraiolo, Shanay Fulton, and Ethel De Luxe.

This event will be ASL Interpreted

PrideFest will feature TWO Pride Showcase Concerts, one on the South Green and one on Main Street, where local performers, bands, some of the state’s best drag artists, and more, will wow you with their performances.  You won’t want to miss it!

This event will be ASL Interpreted

PrideFEST will conclude with our 2nd Annual Tea Dance! At 7 pm our 21+ area keeps the fun going with drinks, food, and dancing! Tea Dance is provided by Jerry’s Pizza.