Pride Worcester

YOU could be the next majesty of the Royal Worcester Court. 👑

We’ll be crowning new First, Second, and Third Majesties… AND awarding cash prizes and sectional awards the 2026 Pride Worcester Pageant rhis August! 💸🏆

We’re looking for members of our LGBTQIA+ community of all experiences, backgrounds, cultures, talents, and identities to be a part of it.

Could that be you? 👀

Find out more and submit your (simple, simple) application today at the link in our bio, or go to prideworcester.org/pageant.

📸 , feat. 2026 Second Majesty E’mani Dior being crowned by 2025 Second Majesty Ecco Sky at last year’s pageant

Someone’s favorite thing at Pride might be something you made. 🌈

Every year, thousands of people come to the Pride Worcester Festival looking to discover something new — original artwork, handmade goods, unique gifts, creative brands, and the people behind them.

If you’re an artist, maker, designer, craftsperson, or creative small business owner with something special to share, we’d love to have you join us.

🗓️ Saturday, September 12
📍 Downtown Worcester

We’re also currently welcoming applications from artists, makers, businesses, food vendors, nonprofits, community organizations, and more!

Vendor application deadline: Friday, July 31
Apply now at the link in the comments.

📸 Andre Duran, feat. The Nefarious Strumpet at the 2024 Pride Worcester Festival

Show of hands: Who’s coming to Worcester’s Pride Flag Raising ceremony? ✋🏾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It’s happening at 5pm on Monday, June 1 at the YWCA (1 Salem Street).

Please join Pride Worcester along with YWCA Central Massachusetts, Pathways for Change, Inc., MassEquality, and Southeast Asian Coalition in community and solidarity to kick off national Pride Month.

📸 Chris Diani, from the 2024 Pride Worcester Festival

Okay but imagine getting crowned at the Pride Worcester Pageant this year. 👑

The deadline to enter is coming up fast: Friday, June 12!

We’re looking for LGBTQ+ community members of all backgrounds, identities, talents, styles, and experience levels. First-timers welcome. 💖

💸 All contestants receive a $200 stipend + coaching from industry professionals, with cash prizes and major titles up for grabs.

🔗 Get all the details + apply now at the link in bio or visit: prideworcest.org/pageant

📸 , featuring our 2024 First Majesty Dale Lepage crowning our 2025 titleholder Shanez’e, along with 2025 Third Majesty Sierah Leone

Hosting a Pride event in the Greater Worcester area this year? 🌈

Add it to the Pride Worcester community calendar NOW so people can find and support your event! (Link below)

And yes, this includes events during national Pride Month in June, Worcester’s Pride season in September, and LGBTQIA+ community events happening year-round. ✨

Drag shows, dance parties, fundraisers, workshops, markets, live music, panels, art events, community meetups, sports, nightlife, family events — we want to see what’s happening across Worcester County.

🗓️ Events are added on a rolling basis, but submissions can take up to 2 weeks to be approved/post, so don’t wait until the last minute!

🔗 Submit your event today at: https://www.prideworcester.org/event-host-2026

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📸 Andre Duran, featuring Lana Backwards at the 2024 Pride Worcester Festival