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 parade 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

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  1. Flag Raising Ceremony
  2. Voices of Uprising: Art, Pride & Protest at 250
  3. 90's Pride-Themed Drag Brunch
  4. Last Friday Social: Kick-Off to Pride!
  5. Pride Parade
  6. Newport Pride Fest & Market
  7. Pride Afterdark: Sailors & Sirens
  8. Rooftop Drag Bingo

Flag Raising Ceremony

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Where:
Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport
When:
Tuesday, June 2nd from 5:00 - 5:30 PM

Kickoff Pride Month and watch as officials raise the rainbow flag that represents the welcoming of Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community from the city. 

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Voices of Uprising: Art, Pride & Protest at 250

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Where:
Jamestown Arts Center
When:
Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 PM

A night celebrating art, activism, and LGBTQIA+ history as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. Watch the Stonewall Uprising PBS documentary, archival LGBTQIA+ footage from the Rhode Island Historical Society, and hear local spoken word artists. 

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90's Pride-Themed Drag Brunch

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Where:
The Brenton Hotel, Newport
When:
Sunday, June 14th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Cost:
$50 - 60+ per person

Break out the butterfly clips, platform sneakers, and your fiercest denim, because Newport Pride is serving up a totally iconic 90's pride-themed drag brunch you won’t want to miss in the Living Room at the Brenton Hotel from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. 

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Last Friday Social: Kick-Off to Pride!

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Where:
The Newport Pride Center, Newport
When:
Friday, June 26th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Kick-off to Pride at this LGBTQIA+ social with music, light drinks & snacks, and a lovely community. This month, enjoy ceramic art from Katie Wood!

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Pride Parade

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Where:
Downtown Newport
When:
Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 AM

Grab some friends and march with pride. This colorful parade winds through downtown Newport filled with pride, bikes and a community spreading love and joy. 

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Newport Pride Bike Ride

 

Newport Pride Fest & Market

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Where:
Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
When:
Saturday, June 27th from 12:00 - 5:00 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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Lisette Rooney

Pride Afterdark: Sailors & Sirens

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Where:
The Quencher, Newport
When:
Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Cost:
$20+ per person *Subject to change

Set sail for an unforgettable night as Newport Pride continues after dark at The Quencher on Long Wharf.

Sailors & Sirens invite you into a world where nautical charm meets ethereal magic, think crisp sailor stripes blending with shimmering scales, all set against a dreamy, sea-inspired atmosphere.

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Rooftop Drag Bingo

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Where:
The Rooftop at The Brenton Hotel, Newport
When:
Sunday, June 28th
Cost:
$50 - 60+ per person

Celebrate the end of Pride Month at the Rooftop of the Brenton Hotel! Hosted by Jealousy Jonz and Miss So'Fonda. Enjoy delicious bites, bingo, prizes, and performances. 

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