Happy Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting love, acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. Each year, Newport and our surrounding coastal communities pull out all the stops to make an unforgettable celebration with a full line-up of exciting events and experiences. Think: A pride flag raising, golf tournament, bike ride, and a festival with live music, food and drinks, pride vendors, and more. 

A closer look at events and happenings throughout the month below.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  1. Flag Raising Ceremony
  2. VHBC Pride Golf Tournament
  3. Performance: “I Am My Own Wife” with Ed Shea
  4. Queer Cruise
  5. Pride Bike Parade 2024
  6. Newport Pride Fest & Market
  7. Newport Pride Afterdark
  8. Beach Meet Up

Flag Raising Ceremony

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Where:
Newport City Hall
When:
Tuesday, June 4th

Watch as officials raise the rainbow flag that represents the welcoming of Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community from the city. 

Meet at 5:00 PM at Equality Park, then we will all walk down to Newport City Hall at 5:30 PM.

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VHBC Pride Golf Tournament

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Where:
Jamestown Golf Course
When:
Monday, June 24th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Welcome to the 2nd Annual VHBC Pride golf tournament to support LGBTQIA+ youth at Jamestown Golf Course.

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Performance: “I Am My Own Wife” with Ed Shea

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Where:
Newport Art Museum
When:
Thursday, June 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

In honor of Newport Pride weekend, Newport Art Museum is hosting an intimate and unforgettable performance at the Museum with renowned Rhode Island actor and director Ed Shea.

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Queer Cruise

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Where:
Coastal Queen Cruises
When:
Friday, June 28th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Hey fabulous folks! Enjoy two hours of vibrant music, fantastic vibes aboard the Coastal Queen. Come together to celebrate unity and diversity in the LGBTQ community while supporting Newport Pride and their community center programs.

Don't forget your best pride-themed outfits!

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Pride Bike Parade 2024

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Where:
Starts and Ends at Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
When:
Saturday, June 29th at 11:00 AM

Grab some friends and some bikes for the annual Newport Pride Ride. This easy 2-mile bike parade around Newport starts and concludes at Great Friends Meeting House, just in time for the start of the Pride Market & Festival. 

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Pride Bike Parade 2024

 

Newport Pride Fest & Market

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Where:
Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
When:
Saturday, June 29th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost:
FREE

Make your way to Great Friends Meeting House for a gathering of unique vendors, live music, and exhibitors celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community at this FREE annual event. 

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Newport Pride Afterdark

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Where:
Parlor Newport
When:
Saturday, June 29th from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Afterdark is back! Join us for this eclectic experience as part of the 7th annual Newport Pride Weekend! On Saturday, June 29th, from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM at Parlor Newport, 200 Broadway.

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Beach Meet Up

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Where:
Easton's Beach, Newport
When:
Sunday, June 30th

A proper send off to an incredible weekend, head to Easton's Beach on Sunday, June 30th for a Beach Meet Up to conclude Newport Pride Weekend.

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*Featured Image Photo Credit: Lisette Rooney

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