🌈 Newport Pride Festival & Parade 2025 🌈

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Join us for an unforgettable month of celebration, love, and unity as we honor the vibrant Newport LGBTQIA+ community. From parades to parties, there’s something for everyone—families, friends, and allies alike!

 

Main Event: Newport Pride Parade & Festival

📅 June 28

Pride Parade | ⏰ 11:00 AM | 📍 Downtown Newport

• March with pride! Our colorful parade winds through the heart of Newport, with pride, bikes, and community groups spreading love and joy. 

Pride Festival | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 📍Great Friends Meeting House

• Right after the parade, join us for a family-friendly festival with live music, local vendors, artists, drag performances, food trucks, and more

Pride After Dark Party | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | 📍The Parlor

• When the sun goes down, the party heats up! Our After Dark event features headlining DJs, dazzling drag shows, and an electric atmosphere you won’t want to miss. 21+ event.

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✨ Other Pride Month Events ✨

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🏳️‍🌈 Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

📅 June 2 📍 Newport City Hall

Kick-off Pride Month with our official flag-raising ceremony! Join community leaders, activists, and allies as we raise the Pride flag high and proud over Newport.

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🚢 Queer Cruise

📅 June 6 📍 Bowen's Landing

Set sail for an evening of scenic views, music, and connection on this special Pride Cruise. Enjoy sunset vibes, live DJs, and a sea of rainbow love on the water. Tickets required.

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🎬 Pride Movie Night

📅 June 27 📍 Jane Pickens Theater
Join us for a cozy evening as we celebrate Pride with an inspiring LGBTQ+ film! Bring your friends, blankets, and snacks for a night of love, laughter, and community.​​

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❤️ Drag Brunch

📅 June 29 📍 Newport Playhouse

Get ready to slay your Sunday with our fabulous Drag Brunch! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and jaw-dropping performances from some of the fiercest queens in town. Don’t forget your dollar bills and your best brunch vibes!

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💖 Let’s come together to celebrate love, diversity, and pride in Newport!