Join us for Newport Pride weekend on June 23,24&25.

A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Newport, RI. Our event on June 24th will feature live music, vendors, drag shows, a bike parade, and more! Our mission is to create a safe space for everyone to express their unique identities.

EVENTS:

Saturday, June 24

Fest & Market

Pride Ride

Afterdark

Interested in getting involved? Check out the links below. Be part of our family and show your pride!

'23 Sponsorship Opportunities

Vendors Application

Performers Application

Support the Rainbow Crosswalks

Donate

Fri 31 Mar
Trans Joy Celebration
The Huddle
RSVP
Mar 31, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Huddle, 42 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Come to 42 Spring St on March 31, 4-5 pm for a Trans Joy Celebration. There will be games, snacks, and music. It will be a fun time. RSVP is suggested to help us inform the event but not required.
Fri 31 Mar
Understanding Gender Workshop
The Huddle
RSVP
Mar 31, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Huddle, 42 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Join us on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 5-7 pm, for an enlightening Understanding Gender Workshop celebrating TDoV (Transgender Day of Visibility). We are hosting this event to promote awareness and education about gender diversity and inclusion.
Wed 19 Apr
Queer Connections
The Huddle RI
Multiple Dates
RSVP
Apr 19, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Huddle RI, 42 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
A monthly group dedicated to creative queer endeavors, with games, reading, writing, art, and more. A safe processing space for all members of the LGBTQIA+
Sat 24 Jun
Newport Pride Fest & Market 2023
Great Friends Meeting House
RSVP
Jun 24, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Join us for the annual Newport Pride on Saturday, June 24th! We are proud to host an event that celebrates the diversity of our city, where everyone can feel accepted and embraced—more at Newportprideri.org

Our Mission

We support and work with the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in the Newport, RI area. We advocate for equality and more inclusive policies, safe and welcoming spaces, provide resources and education to expand community understanding, support diverse LGBTQ+ identities and history, and produce events for people to connect, learn, and celebrate.

Our Vision

Our vision is to see Newport where LGBTQ+ residents, as well as visitors, feel completely safe, welcomed, and included. Where LGBTQ+ people of all ages—from the youth in our schools to our seniors—feel empowered and supported to be fully themselves and have greater opportunities for connection and support.