May 20, 2025 – Using the theme “Survive and Thrive,” Cape Ann Pride Week will take place with events planned around Cape Ann from Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 8, 2025. The event will build off the success of last year’s first ever Cape Ann Pride Weekend, which brought together adults and teens with families and allies and people who just like fun in celebration and support of the LGBTQIA+ community and culture on Cape Ann.
This year’s Cape Ann Pride Week, which coincides with the start of Pride Month in June, is organized by the Cape Ann Pride Coalition and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
The week will feature a series of events including a Pride Kick-off Party, “Out by the Ocean,” at DRIFT; a “Pride on the Pier” dance on the pier behind Maritime Gloucester; Pride religious services around the region; a “Cape Ann Bowls with Pride” event for LGBTQIA+ youth, families and friends at Cape Ann Lanes; a rooftop fundraiser at sunset, “Oceans of Pride,” at Beauport Hotel; a dance for teens at MAGMA (organized by LGBTeens of Cape Ann); “Karaoke With Pride” at Harbor9 Golf; an “Embrace the Rainbow” cabaret at Rockport Music; and pride flag raisings in at least three Cape Ann towns.
Last year, hundreds of people including teens, families and Allies attended Cape Ann Pride Weekend events, raising awareness of and respect for LGBTQIA+ residents, friends, neighbors and business owners who have long called Cape Ann home. The Pride effort on Cape Ann is unusual because it is organized by a partnership between the grassroots Cape Ann Pride Coalition and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce made up of local business members.
To see the full schedule of events including those that require reservations or tickets, and to see the full list of sponsors, visit CapeAnnPride.org.
Contact:
- George Grattan, Cape Ann Pride Coalition, (617) 413-6619
- Colleen Murdock, Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, (978) 283-1601
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