The Schedule
***Below is archived from 2023. 2024 Festival schedule coming soon.***
9:00AM - NOON
Sangha Studio Yoga Pride Celebration
Located at Battery Park in Burlington
**We encourage the community to join our friends at Sangha Studio for their morning of yoga in Battery Park. There will be a carpool from their event in Burlington to Essex Pride, so you'll arrive on time for the start of the Festival. For more info, visit www.sanghastudio.org
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Pride Hike
Located at Woodside Natural Area
**Join our friends at Aududon Vermont for a morning Pride Month Hike at the Woodside Natural Area in Colchester. Pride outfits are encouraged! You can also join the carpool over to Essex Pride after your hike. To sign up, visit www.vt.audubon.org
1:00pm
Inaugural Essex Pride Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Parade
Located at East entrance to Park, next to basketball courts
**Anyone in attendance can join us for a walking/rolling parade from the entrance to the festival site as we kick off the day**
1:25pm
Opening Remarks
Led by John Killacky - Artist, Advocate and Political Figure
1:30pm
Drag Story Hour
With Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer
2:00pm
Pride Roller Disco Skate Party
Bring your own wheels and skate with our friends at Vermont Skate Society
2:15 - 4:15pm
Live Performances from Local Artists
Starting with performances by Essex High School and The Vermont Freedom and Unity Chorus, followed by a bevy of performance styles from Vermont artists
4:15 - 5:00pm
Dance Party
With GAYBAR
