On May 17, 2004, Cambridge, Massachusetts became the first city in the U.S. to issue same-gender marriage licenses. In honor of the 22nd anniversary of this historic moment, we’re sharing 22 ways to celebrate Pride Month in Cambridge in 2026:
1. Kick off the month with music and dance at Centanni Park on June 5. The Multicultural Arts Center’s free outdoor Pride celebration, “Echoes-Love and Freedom,” features performances from Senelle Nivan, Haus of Glitter, and Salyse.
2. Don’t miss Mass Audubon’s free Paddle for Pride event on June 25. Magazine Beach Park is partnering with Paddle Boston to host a community paddle night in celebration of Pride Month. All equipment is provided, and anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and their friends and family are welcome!
3. On June 20, head to Cambridge City Hall for the 37th Annual Cambridge Pride, hosted by The Office of Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission. Enjoy food, live music, and family activities like face painting and bouncehouses.
4. Landmark Kendall Square Cinema’s Retro Replay: Pride Series returns for the month of June. Catch LGBTQ+ themed films on the big screen every Tuesday and Sunday throughout the month of June.
5. Dance the night away at Althea’s Gag It! Outdoor Pride Party on June 7! A DJ will be playing all the hits, there will be a full bar outside serving food and drink specials and free Pride swag! You won’t want to miss it!
6. If you are looking for more fun and dancing, attend the Cambridge Pride Bar Crawl on June 20. Start at 730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio and make your way to four different bars across Cambridge, all offering Pride-themed food and drink specials!
7. If you love going to brunch, you will want to check out Summer Shack’s Drag Brunch on June 6. Hosted by Gigi Glam and featuring Darren Tashine and Karrol Barrenche, get ready to sing and party with some of the best drag performers in Cambridge!
8. Cambridge Public Library hosts Pride events throughout the month. Bring little ones for songs and stories during Drag Story Time on June 27.
9. The Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) is hosting a month-long series of events and classes during Pride Month. Connect with the LGBTQ+ community by attending their Mix & Mingle Chocolate Tasting event on June 5 or the Sip with Pride Wine Tasting on June 10.
10. Looking for more? If crafts are up your alley, CCAE is also hosting a Quilt a Pride Flag class on June 28 and an Pride themed Open Studio Drawing Class where you can learn to draw Boston’s own drag superstar, Tyler Kitten!
11. At Lamplighter’s Broadway Taproom, connect with the LGBTQ+ community and make friends at their Queer Knitting Group, on June 17. Already know how to make friendship bracelets? You can bring your own crafts to work on!
12. Back at their CX taproom on June 6, Lamplighter hosts a free, afternoon Pride Patio Party. Celebrate with drag performances, food pop-ups, and, of course, pitchers of Ms. Frizzle.
13. Head to Dear Annie in Porter Square for their Drag Bingo Night on June 7. Hosted by Madam Zappelle, who hand builds all of her looks and wigs and is known to be not just a performer, but an experience you won’t want to miss!
14. Grab tickets to Club Passim’s Annual Pride Event with Pamela Means, Nora Meier, Phil Berman, and Beetsblog on June 5. Listen as queer and trans acts perform in-the-round style.
15. Visit Gallery 263 to view their June 2026 exhibit, Contemporary Queer: Abundance. This exhibit features art from LGBTQ+ artists and their perspectives on the future of queer life amid state-sanctioned violence in the United States.
16. Visit History Cambridge’s virtual LGBTQ+ History Hub to discover more about Cambridge’s role in LGBTQ+ history and explore the city with self-guided tours.
17. The Cambridge Public Library is hosting a Pride concert on June 13. With original songs performed by The Grumpytime Club, this event is perfect for the whole family to sing-along to.
18. Join the Museum of Science for an all-day Pride Celebration on June 27. The festivities include performances, speakers, and activities for all ages.
19.And that’s not all at the Museum of Science! June 27’s festivities end with Slay The Entire Month And Beyond, an evening celebration of Pride with live music.
20. Attend ManRay’s Pride Dance Party on June 12. Move and groove to the music of local bands and DJs while enjoying special Pride themed drinks!
21. Explore the history of Greater Boston’s LGBTQ past and present by attending the LGBTQ Pride Walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery. On June 14, meet some of the fascinating figures that shaped Boston’s LGBTQ past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray.
22. Support LGBTQ+-owned this month and every month! You can use the City of Cambridge’s directory to find and shop local LGBTQ+-owned businesses all year.
