Every year, Newport Pride takes place in June throughout Newport, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting love, acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. This year, start the celebration off with a flag raising at city hall and the grand opening of the Pride Center in Newport, access deals all month long throughout the Newport area with a Pride pin, and Pride Weekend returns June 23 - 25 with a full line-up of exciting events and experiences.

Newport Pride is organized and sponsored by Newport Out.

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Flag Raising at City Hall
Pride: In Retrospect at the Art Museum
Pride Center Grand Opening
Newport Pride Drag Cruise
Newport Pride Ride
Newport Pride Fest & Market
Newport Pride Afterdark

Flag Raising at City Hall

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Where:: Newport City Hall
When:: Friday, June 2nd at 5:00 PM

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

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Pride: In Retrospect at the Art Museum

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Where:: Newport Art Museum
Opening Reception:: Friday, June 2nd from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Exhibit:: May 27th through July 9th

Step inside defining moments of queer history through captivating visual storytelling of pride marches, including the events leading up to the Stonewall riots and the first Queer Liberation March of 1970.

The Newport Art Museum has donated space to display this important collection of images from May 27th through July 9th, 2023, in honor of Pride Month in June.

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Pride Center Grand Opening

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Where:: Pride Center, 42 Spring Street
When:: Friday, June 9th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Get ready to witness history in the making!

Welcome to the Newport Pride Center, located at 42 Spring Street, the first of its kind in Rhode Island. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience on Friday, June 9, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM as we embark on a remarkable journey of inclusivity and empowerment.

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Newport Pride Drag Cruise

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Where:: Coastal Queen Cruises
When:: Friday, June 23rd from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Hey fabulous folks! Get ready to unleash your inner self and celebrate Pride in style on a boat ride that you’ll never forget! That's right, it's time to set sail on our Newport Pride cruise featuring special guests, the Trailer Park Girls!

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Newport Pride Ride

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Where:: Starts and Ends at Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
When:: Saturday, June 24th at 12:00 PM

Grab some friends and join Newport Out and Bike Newport for the annual Newport Pride Ride. This easy 2-mile bike parade around Newport starts and concludes at Great Friends Meeting House, the location of the Pride Market & Festival.

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Newport Pride Fest & Market

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Where:: Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
When:: Saturday, June 24th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

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Newport Pride Afterdark

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Where:: Parlor Bar, Newport
When:: Saturday, June 24th, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Cost:: Varies

Afterdark is back! Head to the end of the rainbow crosswalks on Broadway to Parlor Newport for this eclectic experience as part of the 6th annual Newport Pride Weekend! Think: Drag show by Haus of Neptune, good vibes, and great music by live local DJs. This is a 21+ event.

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DEALS + OFFERS

PRIDE PINS

Pride pins are $10 and provide access to an assortment of discounts throughout the month of June. Proceeds benefit the shops and businesses supporting and celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride throughout Newport.

TO PURCHASE

To purchase a 2023 Newport Pride pin, visit the following retail locations

Bike Newport, 62 Broadway, Newport
Simple Merchant Coffee, 513 Broadway, Newport
The Nitro Bar, 2 Pond Ave, Newport ($2 off a nitro cold brew with purchase)
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling, 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport
Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe, 2 Watson Ave, Jamestown

DEALS

Access the following deals throughout the Newport County area in June when showing your Pride Pin:

The Nitro Bar: If you buy a Pride Pin, you get $2 off a nitro cold brew with a milk of your choice
Museum of Newport History: Free admission to Museum and 15% off total purchase at the gift shop
Wave Cycle: 1 Free Wave Cycle Class Credit
Bellevue Nutrition: 10% off any Bellevue Nutrition
Rhode Island Nutrition: TBA

PRIDE MONTH PROMO AT SONESTA SELECT

Discover an array of adventure during your stay at Sonesta Select Newport Middletown. With our spacious guest rooms and suites, sparkling indoor and outdoor pools, dining in The Commons, and close proximity to the scenic Newport waterfront, you’ll find everything you need for a memorable stay. We proudly offer 25% off your getaway adventure for the month of June!