Capital City Pride

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Capital City Pride is the next evolution of Hartford Pride and will be an experience unlike anything else in Connecticut.

Capital City Pride will take place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. Below is our schedule of events.

Pride on Pratt (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
A family-friendly street fair in partnership with the Pratt Street Merchants Association, featuring pop-up drag performances, live visual art demonstrations, restaurant specials, and kid-friendly activities. Brunch begins at @SunberryHartford and @HartfordFlavorCocktailParlour at 11:00 a.m. so come early to get your day started right.
*To help attendees travel to and from Pratt Street and the riverfront, we have partnered with @PedalPubHartford to provide FREE transportation beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m.

Hartford Pridefest & Concert (5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.)
A free, high-energy performance showcase for a more mature audience in collaboration with Riverfront Recapture @MortensenRiverfrontPlaza. This outdoor musical festival will feature performances by local LGBT+ artists, live DJs, food trucks, drink specials, and vendors.
*Transportation from the riverfront to Chez Est for the official PRIDE afterparty will not be provided. Please drink responsibly.

Pride Afterparty (10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.)
A ticketed celebration at Chez Est to close out the day. Our official afterparty will be hosted by our very own board member Robin Fierce.
* There is no admission fee for the daytime events. However, Chez Est is a privately owned business and will be charging a cover for the show.

As more details are confirmed we will provide updates here, so check back often. We welcome everyone to celebrate queer joy, art, and culture. Allies will always have a place at our table.
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