New London Pride 2022 (CT)

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New London Pride weeks starts on the Saturday the 27th August 2022.

OutCT is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2013 by a diverse group of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queers and their allies in Southeastern Connecticut to plan a New London Pride Festival. They quickly realized they had enough interest and energy to do more. In addition to a pride festival, OutCT has planned an art exhibit, film series, educational forums, drag shows, and a youth program.

The New London Pride Festival will take place Saturday, August 27th at Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT. The festival is coordinated by OutCT, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a community through educational, cultural, and social programming that promotes acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of all sexual orientations and gender identities

Pride Pub Crawl
Saturday, August 20th 2022 2pm-11pm
Starts at The Social Bar + Kitchen, 208 Bank Street, New London, CT
Live Music, Drink Specials, Tickets $25

Pride Prom
Saturday, August 20th 2022 7pm – 11pm
Groton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collaborative proudly presents “Pride Prom” a celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals. Folks who identify with or support the LGBTQ+ community are invited to join us for dancing, entertainment, and light refreshments. Semi-formal wear is encouraged, but not required.
The event will be held at Thrive55+ and is intended for folks 18 and older. Light refreshments and two raffle tickets are included! All proceeds will benefit OutCT. Registration is preferred

Pride BIPOC Cookout
Sunday, August 21st, 2022 1pm – 5pm
Come join outCT in Washington Park to celebrate our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Siblings with a cookout.
Free to the public, Live DJ, Lawn Games, Vendor Tables

Pride Coming Out for Art
Monday, August 22nd, 2022 5pm-7pm
Come join us at the Groton – New London Airport, 155 Tower Ave, Groton, CT for the closing ceremony for the “Coming out for Art” show. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free to the public

Pride and Courageous Conversations
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 7pm-8:30pm
Free to public, Facebook Live for questions and comments
In collaboration with: Alliance for Living, HEAL LLC, Community Health Center, Safe Futures, and LLHD

Karaoke featuring Robin Fierce
Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 8:30pm
Come join outCT at Dockside, 32 Bank Street, New London for a night of great karaoke favourites, new found favourites, and memories to be made. CT’s very own Robin Fierce will be joining us for some numbers, as well as getting you hyped to sing! You won’t want to miss this.
No Cover
Free pride facemasks

Pride Super Smash Bros Tournament
Thursday, August 25th, 2022 5pm
Come join us for a pride themed Smash Bros tournament at East Side Games in the Crystal Mall, Waterford.
Pride snacks & swag
$10 per person to play

Dance Fitness Mashup 4 : Shake with Pride
Friday, August 26th, 2022 6pm – 8pm
The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut (ISCofAllCT) presents. . . Dance Fitness Mashup 4 : Shake with Pride. Join in the fun at the International Dance & Fitness Academy, 774 Long Hill Rd, Groton, CT for the FOURTH (4th) edition of their Dance Fitness Mashup! This Master Class will have something for everyone, with instructors certified/licensed in several fitness formats. Come dance & support OutCT as they celebrate New London Pride Weekend. For tickets, please visit, https://imperialcourtct.ticketleap.com/shakewithpride/

Festival
Saturday, August 27th, 2022 12pm – 6pm
Come join us for a fun day of entertainment, drag performances, local vendors, fun in the sun, and more! Pride at the beach is held at Ocean Beach Park in New London.

Pride Interfaith Service
Sunday, August 28th, 2022 9:30am
Please join us at the Mystic Congregational Church UCC for a morning of reflection, prayer, and interfaith worship while with uplift and affirm our LGBTQ+ siblings.