Ridgefield’s Sixth Annual Pride in the Park Celebration in Ballard Park on Sunday, June 1st, 2025 on 12–3 PM (Parade around the park begins at 1:00 PM)
Ridgefield’s sixth annual Pride in the Park celebration will take place on Sunday, June 1st from 12–3 PM in Ballard Park, 485 Main Street, Ridgefield (Rain location: Yanity Gym) with a parade around the park starting at 1 PM. Ridgefield Pride in the Park is a free event, open to the public and catering to families, with a variety of activities, crafts, entertainment and informational tables geared towards all ages. School of Rock, the Ridgefield Chorale and Kai Fozouni will all be performing at the Live Stage.
In addition to Pride in the Park, there will be a multitude of celebratory Pride events throughout May, June and July with something for everyone, from our tiniest tots to our seniors.
- Congregation Shir Shalom will host their annual Pride Shabbat service on Friday, May 30th at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, June 8th: Live Drag Performance at The Lantern
- Wednesdays in June, beginning June 11th: Rainbow Family Storytime at the Ridgefield Library for families with children age 3 and up
- June 21st at 2 PM: Ridgefield Oral History Project Celebration hosted by Ridgefield CT Pride and the Ridgefield Historical Society at the Ridgefield Library
- Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe will be featuring their popular Pride ice cream for the month of June
Additional Ridgefield-area LGBTQ+ events and promotions will be announced in the coming weeks on our website: https://ridgefieldctpride.com/
Pride in the Park Activities Include:
- Hair Flair Station
- Lawn games: corn hole, can jam, hula hoops, potato sack races, giant-size Connect 4
- Crafts: beading, coloring, nail painting, button making
- Kid-friendly activities: treasure hunt, temporary tattoos, face painting, balloon animals
- Small Animal Petting Zoo
- Martial Arts Demonstrations
- Poetry Writing
- Rainbow Family Storytime
- Dancing
- Photo Station
- Free Cotton Candy
- Free Salsa and Chips
- DJ at the Gazebo
- Live Music at the Stage: Ridgefield Chorale, School of Rock
Bring your own picnic and come with family and friends!
(Rain location: Yanity Gym)
For a list of local upcoming Pride events, support group schedules, additional information, or to join our mailing list or make a donation, visit: www.ridgefieldctpride.com
Sponsorship information: https://ridgefieldctpride.com/become-a-sponsor/
Instagram: @ridgefieldctpride
Facebook: Ridgefield CT Pride