The Schedule

Gays Eating Garlic Bread at the Park

Located at Maple Street Park - Large Pavilion

ALL AGES 

In case of rain - Inside Multipurpose Room

**Get ready for the Essex Pride  Festival by making your own signs to decorate the park. You can also just come and eat some carbs and make friends. Either way, we'd love to hang out with you!**

Fruity Business: A Queer Comedy Show and Dance Party

Located at the Double E Lounge in Essex

18+

Join us for the official Essex Pride Weekend Kickoff Party! Hosted by comedian Tal Friedman, Fruity Business is an all-queer lineup of local comedians. 

Stick around for an EPIC dance party with DJ Kate Kush, who will be spinning all of your favorite bangers.

Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at door

4th Annual Essex Pride Festival

Located at Maple Street Park, Essex Junction

ALL AGES

**We'll have all-day indoors and outdoors Queer Artist Markets and dozens of local businesses and organizations to support and check out. We'll also have over a dozen performers throughout the day, from the ADL chorus, to spoken word poetry, to local drag superstars!**

HAPPY HOUR

At Leo + Co

ALL AGES

Enjoy fun cocktails and mocktails, smoothies, snacks, and continue to mix and mingle with the community.