There are many events coming up in the region to mark Pride Month and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
The city of Fitchburg has a flag raising ordinance going through City Council on its June 14 meeting agenda and Mayor Sam Squailia said they plan to raise the pride flag at City Hall next week, mostly likely on Thursday, June 18. In addition, the Legislative Building on Main Street was recently lit up with rainbow-colored lights thanks to the city facilities maintenance engineer.
Fitchburg State University’s (FSU) Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness and the Office of Student Engagement hosted a pride flag raising ceremony on June 1st to mark the start of Pride Month. The event featured remarks from Director of Student Belonging Krysta Lopez-Acevedo and Assistant Dean for Student Engagement Ben Kadamus, emphasizing the university’s dedication to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and diverse environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
“Committed to a campus culture where everyone belongs,” an FSU social media post featuring photos of the affair reads. “The Pride Flag will fly throughout the month of June as a visible symbol of our ongoing commitment to equity and community belonging.”
InTown Fitchburg announced the Community Pride Event being held on Thursday, June 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 51 Commercial St., hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Open Sky Community Services, and Safe Homes. All are welcome to attend the special occasion that will feature activities, resources, and ice cream, and it’s free to host a table or activity by visiting surveymonkey.com/r/massdmh-cyf-compride-2026. For more information or questions email [email protected].
A little further out, the annual Pride Worcester Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 7 p.m. at 28 Franklin St. and there are a plethora of Pride Month related events happening in the city this month and throughout September, including a drag brunch and competition. For more information and a full schedule visit prideworcester.org/events.
“Pride has always been both a celebration and a protest. And right now, that dual purpose couldn’t be more real,” Pride Worcester posted on social media. “As LGBTQ+ rights continue to face challenges across the country, showing up — loudly, visibly, and together — matters.”
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