Pride Month 2025
Show your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride throughout the month of June by joining fellow Polar Bears at an upcoming parade, festival, or happy hour. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride Month is proudly co-sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations, the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center (SWAG), and ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ's Queers & Allies (Q&A) Faculty/Staff group.
Upcoming Events
Portland Pride Parade
Saturday, June 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET
All members of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ community and their guests are invited to walk behind ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ's banner in the 2025 Portland Pride Parade! The parade starts at Monument Square in Portland, ME and wraps up at the Pride Festival in Deering Oaks Park. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is in Group C (position C19), lining up on Brown Street near Congress, and positioned behind the Portland Players and in front of the Maine Education Association. Plan to arrive by 12:45 p.m. Give yourself ample time to park and locate the group - this will likely take longer than you think so plan accordingly. Volunteers will be dressed in reflective vests.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride swag will be distributed at the parade lineup, including custom ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride warrior head wraps, sunglasses, and more. Be sure to bring hydration and snacks!
Out & Proudly NESCAC Pride
Wednesday, June 25th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. local time
Whether you’ve joined an NESCAC Pride Out & Proudly event before or this is your first time, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! These gatherings are all about community, connection, and amplifying the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility. Happening across the country, each event is a chance for NESCAC peers to come together, make meaningful connections, and show your pride—so bring your energy, bring a friend, and let’s celebrate!
Boston
1310 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
Denver
3242 S Acoma Street Englewood, CO 80110
New York City
697 10th Avenue (Between W47th & W48th St), New York, NY 10036
Philadelphia
2118 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146
San Francisco
3092 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Washington DC
915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Reunion Weekend ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ LGBTQ Social: Connection, Joy, and Colorful Vibes
Friday, May 30th from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ET
Patio, Ladd House
We look forward to welcoming the 5s and 0s to campus for Reunion Weekend. Celebrate LGBTQ inclusion and community with the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center and the Office of Alumni Relations. Kick things off with a festive community social—lawn games, swag, and rainbow-themed treats that’ll brighten your day! We’ll wrap it up at 5:30 p.m. with a Polar Bear group photo as a powerful, visible display of support for our LGBTQ community. Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, your family, or just your fabulous self.
Friday, May 30th from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ET
Patio, Ladd House
We look forward to welcoming the 5s and 0s to campus for Reunion Weekend. Celebrate LGBTQ inclusion and community with the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center and the Office of Alumni Relations. Kick things off with a festive community social—lawn games, swag, and rainbow-themed treats that’ll brighten your day! We’ll wrap it up at 5:30 p.m. with a Polar Bear group photo as a powerful, visible display of support for our LGBTQ community. Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, your family, or just your fabulous self.
Get Your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride On!
Ring in Pride Month with ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ–regardless of where or how you’ll be celebrating.
Zoom with Pride
custom ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride-themed Zoom backgrounds.
Check out the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Store
Stock up ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Pride gear in the in the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Store.