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Portsmouth Pride Weekend 2024 Schedule
Friday, June 21st
6:30-10pm
21+ Sunset Cruise Launch Party Aboard the Thomas Laighton
Saturday, June 22nd
10:00-11:00am
Drag Brunch w/ Gather at the Music Hall Lounge- 21+ event. Tickets are $25 each and can be reserved here!
12:00-12:30pm
Pride March gathers Downtown Portsmouth- no registration needed to participate!
12:30-12:45pm
March begins towards Strawbery Banke Museum
1:00-5:00pm
Mainstage performances/ speeches start up alongside the Pride Marketplace (map here)- food vendors, Youth Zone, Throwback Tent, Community resources and more!
5:00-8:00pm
Post-Pride Happy Hour at the Wilder (21+)
7:00-9:30pm
LGBTQ+ Youth Afterparty (ages 14-20)
Parade Route
The parade will gather downtown outside of 40 Pleasant St and go down State St before turning onto Atkinson St to arrive at Strawbery Banke! No sign up is required- both groups and individuals are invited to participate!
Parade music provided by the Leftist Marching Band and the Lavender Menace Band.
Main Stage Performances
The Portsmouth Pride Mainstage is back! Visit the stage on June 22nd to hear speeches and watch an array of exciting performances- musical acts and more! Details coming soon.
Youth Afterparty
LGBTQ+ and Allied Youth ages 14-20 are invited to our annual Portsmouth Pride Youth Afterparty on Saturday, June 22nd at Community Campus (100 Campus Dr, Portsmouth). This event is free and will run 7- 9:30pm.
21+ Launch Party
We want to introduce you to a new event this year: our adults only (21+) launch party on Friday evening. We hope you'll plan to join us on the Thomas Laighton at the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company for a harbor cruise, dance party w/ DJ XO, and celebration on Friday, June 21st. The event will run 6:30-10pm.
Purchase Tickets here:
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Out of the Closet Event
May 30th, 4:00-8:00pm | Great Bay Community College
Seacoast Outright will be tabling at this Gender Affirming Clothing Swap, hosted by Great Bay Community College's Pride Alliance Club! Event is free & open to all. Email: outofthecloset.pac@gmail.com with questions.
Pride Kick-Off Party
June 1st, 4:00-7:00pm | The 801, Portsmouth
Celebrate the start of Pride month at AIDs Response Seacoast's 5th Annual Pride Kick-off Party! This year’s event will feature a fabulous drag show hosted by Rhonda Drinxx, cocktail specials, and dancing with DJ Skooch! Don't miss this fabulous event!!
Queer and Ally Networking
June 5th, 5:00-7:00pm | The 801, Portsmouth
Join members of Seacoast Outright and the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth as we meet for appetizers, beverages, and conversation to kick off Pride Month. Register for free here!
Water Street Books Fundraiser
June 6th, 9:00am-8:00pm | Water St Books, Exeter
10% of all sales online and in-store on June 6th will go to Seacoast Outright. The store is open from 9 am to 8 pm at 125 Water St in Exeter.
"Flaunt!" Art Exhibit Opening
June 7th, 5:00-8:00pm | Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
Come view a collection of self-portraits and pride-themed artwork done by youth in our Friday Night group as well as community members! The reception will be from 5 to 8 pm with light refreshments and live music. Remarks about our collaboration between Seacoast Outright and New Hampshire Art Association will happen at 6 pm.
Pride Shabbat
June 7th, 6:30pm | Temple Israel, Portsmouth
Join Rabba Kaya and the community of Temple Israel for a Kabbalat Shabbat Service in honor of pride month! The service will be followed by a pareve/dairy/vegetarian potluck. All are welcome!
Market Square Day
June 8th, 9:00am-4:00pm | Market Square, Portsmouth
Seacoast Outright will be tabling at Market Square day to share our resources and sell Pride swag! We hope to see you there.
Pride Garden Party
June 14th, 4:00-6:00pm | Sarah Orne Jewett House
Join Historic NE and Seacoast Outright to celebrate Pride in the beautiful gardens of the Sarah Orne Jewett House! All are invited to this lively, nineteenth-century garden party for an enchanted afternoon of cocktails, live music, and light fare while guests meet historic LGBTQ+ icons Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields. Purchase tickets here!
LizFit Pride Ride
June 14th, 6:00-7:00pm | LizFit Portsmouth
Join LizFit for a Spin Class Fundraiser to benefit Seacoast Outright- more info coming soon!
Manchester Pride Festival
June 15th, 12:00-5:00pm | Arms Park
Seacoast Outright will be tabling at Manchester Pride to share our resources and sell swag! We hope to see you there.
Springer's Jewelers Fundraiser
June 15th, 10:00am-5:00pm | Springer's Jewelers
10% of all sales made on Saturday, June 15th will go to Seacoast Outright and New Hampshire Art Association.
"Gay" Old Times Tour
June 16th, 2:30-4:00pm | Portsmouth Historical Society
The hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the seacoast of NH. Tour guide, Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90 minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBT people, places and events.
Grim North Piercing Fundraiser
June 21st, 12:00-5:00pm |Grim North Tattoo and Piercing
Walk in piercings with 100% of profit (minus cost of jewelry and supplies) donated to Seacoast Outright.
"Gay" Old Times Tour
June 22nd, 10:00-11:30am |Portsmouth Historical Society
The hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the seacoast of NH. Tour guide, Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90 minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBT people, places and events.
Grim North Tattoo Fundraiser
June 22nd, 11am-7pm |Grim North Tattoo and Piercing
Walk-in tattoos (pre-designed art) with 100% profit donated to Seacoast Outright.
"Gay" Old Times Tour
June 24th, 2:30-4:00pm |Portsmouth Historical Society
The hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the seacoast of NH. Tour guide, Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90 minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBT people, places and events.
"Gay" Old Times Tour
July 1st, 2:30-4:00pm |Portsmouth Historical Society
The hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the seacoast of NH. Tour guide, Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90 minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBT people, places and events.
Out and About
Fundraisers to Benefit Seacoast Outright throughout the month of June
Killer Massage
Dover NH
50% of credit card tips during the month of June will go to Seacoast Outright.
Flamingos Coffee Bar
Exeter and Hampton Beach NH
All proceeds from whipped cream and rainbow sprinkle upgrade during the month of June will go to Seacoast Outright.
Cucina Aurora
Salem NH
Matching any donations made to Seacoast Outright at checkout during the month of June.
Eight Legged Octopus
Dover NH
10% of sales during the month of June will go to Seacoast Outright.
Laney and Lu
Portsmouth and Exeter NH
100% of proceeds from Blissful Chakra Salad during the month of June will go to Seacoast Outright.
Waterview Grill
Portsmouth NH
A portion of the proceeds of every Rainbow Margarita Flight during the month of June will go to Seacoast Outright.
Atlantic Grill
Rye NH
$1 from each Love & Lavender cocktail sold will go to Seacoast Outright.
Lil's Cafe
Kittery ME
A portion of the June sales from Rainbow Rice Crispy Treats will benefit Seacoast Outright.
Enna Chocolate
Exeter NH
Ask for a rainbow flag in any food, or drink item during the month of June and 25 cents will go to Seacoast Outright.
Ginger Fox
Stratham NH
100% of proceeds from Pride funfetti cupcakes will be donated to Seacoast Outright.
Feather & Stone Boutique Salon
Greenland NH
20% of proceeds from all retail sales during June will be donated to Seacoast Outright.
Hello Again
Dover NH
June raffle for a basket including pride accessories, a set of Teatotaller mugs, safe sex paraphernalia from Lovering Health Center, and more! Buy one ticket for $5, five tickets for $20, and for every purchase over $50 you will get one ticket and $5 will be donated to Seacoast Outright. All ticket sales will be donated to Seacoast Outright.
Cotillion Bureau
Portsmouth NH
A portion of sales from June 22nd will be donated to Seacoast Outright.
Lovebirds Donuts
Kittery ME and Portsmouth NH
$1 from each Pride Party donut sold will be donated to Seacoast Outright.
Water Street Books
Exeter NH
10% of all sales online and in-store on June 6th will go to Seacoast Outright.
Get Involved!
Sponsorship and Marketplace spaces are closed for 2024. Thank you for all of your support. Please see our sign-up link to volunteer.
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