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LA PRIDE

2024 LA Pride
Home of the first permitted gay parade in the world, the LA Pride has events running from June 8th to June 9th, ending with the Pride Parade Block Party on Hollywood Boulevard.
LA Pride 2024 Events
Check out all of the events sponsored by LA Pride here, including Pride in the Park.

Amsterdam Pride

2024 Amsterdam Pride
Amsterdam Pride is happening on July 27th-August 4th, 2024 and includes a wide variety of events, such as a parade, a march, parties and an open air cinema!

While there isn't a national theme for Pride Month, Boston Pride for the People has announced that this year, the Boston Pride Parade theme is "Still Here: In Living Color"

LGBTQ Flags: The History and Symbolism of 21 Flags
Descriptions, explanations and short histories of 21 of the different pride flags representing the different LGBTQ+ identities.
About Pride Month
The Library of Congress has gathered materials from its extensive collections to illustrate the history of LGBTQ+ Pride.

Pride Resources At Emerson

Emerson Pride Resources
These resources help support LGBTQIA+ community members year round, not just during Pride month.
Glossary of LGBTQIA+ Terms
Identity terms in the LGBTQIA+ community often shift and change, so while this list should provide helpful context for terms you are unfamiliar with, be sure to honor how individuals identify rather than applying other terms and definitions.
Emerson Pride Fund
Since 2021, Emerson has celebrated Pride month by fundraising to support LGBTQIA+ students, programs, and initiatives year-round.

Celebrating Pride Month in Boston

Boston will once again have a Pride Parade, following a 3 year break. Boston's Pride Parade is organized by Boston Pride For The People, a new LGBTQ+ community driven organization that focuses on empowering, celebrating and commemorating the LGBTQ+ community and history, as well as promoting education about issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. Not only is the Boston Pride Parade Back, but there are many Pride themed marches and events to attend this month in Boston. Below are some of the free events celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community in Boston.

Boston Pride Parade
Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce the return of a Pride Month celebration in Boston on June 8th, 2024. The celebration will include a parade, a festival, and more as this new organization creates a unified city Pride celebration.
Boston LGBTQIA+ 2023 Events
Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston in celebrating Pride throughout the month of June! Learn more about City of Boston events, community programming, and more.
Trans Resistance March and Festival
The Trans Resistance March & Festival is an annual celebration of TQBIPOC solidarity, resistance, and joy. Join Trans Resistance MA for the march at 11 AM on June 3rd, and attend the music and arts festival at Franklin Park Playstead.
Boston Dyke March
The Boston Dyke March will return June 7th 2024!
The Boston Dyke March believes in anti-capitalist, intersectional gender liberation and welcomes all who feel the same. The March is a grassroots Pride event that is ASL interpreted, wheelchair, stroller, and scooter accessible.
Revere Beach Pride
In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Next Stop Revere is hosting our 2nd Annual Revere Beach Pride on Sunday, June 25th, 2023. Located under the rainbow balloon arch on the Christina & John Markey Memorial Pedestrian
Bridge at 400 Ocean Ave, this event will be filled with fun, pride-themed activities. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. for this free event open to the public.

Celebrate Pride in Massachusetts

Provincetown PRIDE
This annual Pride celebration highlights what Provincetown has always been known for: LGBTQ+ awareness, empowerment, and diversity. Check out their website for a list of events happening in PTown!
The official Pride weekend is May 31st to June 2nd, 2024.
Watertown Pride Extravaganza
The Watertown Pride Extravaganza is an inclusive, all-ages event that celebrates and advocates for our LGBTQIA+ communities, free and open to everyone, on June 2nd!
North Shore PRIDE
A full weekend to celebrate Pride with local businesses, faith groups, and community organizations at the fifth annual North Shore Pride Parade and Festival in Salem, MA on June 22nd.