Celebrate Pride
with Town of Mansfield
Join the Town of Mansfield in our third annual Celebrate Pride on Friday, June 7, 2024 on Betsy Paterson Square in the heart of Downtown Storrs, CT (2 Dog Lane).
This fun, free event begins at 7:00 PM.
The rain location will be indoors at the Mansfield Community Center (10 S. Eagleville Road)
All towns, all ages, and allies are invited to:
Meet members of local LGBTQIA2S+ supporting organizations and learn about local resources
Enjoy music, selfie stations, Pride arts and crafts activities, come dressed to impress and be prepared to Strut Your Stuff and challenge friends to a Dance-Off!
Pick up free flags and pronoun pins designed by the Mansfield Youth Pride group
Customize and Tie-Dye-Your-PRIDE Shirts (suggested shirt donation: $10)
Voter Registration available too!
UConn Dairy Bar will have their ice cream truck available to purchase sweet treats, don't forget the rainbow sprinkles!
Drag Queen Story Time and book giveaways with the always fabulous Mucha at 8:00 PM
"The Prom" screening - starts at dark (rated PG-13)
Share your Pride with us by using #MansfieldIsProud when posting your pics on Facebook and Instagram!
For more information about how the Town of Mansfield is marking LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month, visit mansfieldct.gov/pride
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!
Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs before the event. With over twenty eateries serving up cuisines from around the globe, there’s something to satisfy every taste and budget. See what’s cooking here.
PARKING is available in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage, which is free for your first 2 hours and then just $1/hour. The garage is about a 3-minute walk from Betsy Paterson Square.