Camden Pride Pop-Ups celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Throughout June, Camden will be alive with fantastic events and fun activities for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. These Camden Pride Pop-Ups include a fashion show, Drag brunch, film festival, and much more.

Proceeds will be donated to OUT Maine. All are welcome.

Here is the full schedule of events:

June 2, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Drag Brunch at the First Congregational Church
55 Elm Street
(tickets required - $20)

June 7, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Classy Cocktail Party at The Norumbega
63 High Street
(tickets required - $10)

June 13, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Pride Happy Hour at GOODS
31 Elm Street
(free entry)

June 20, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Fashion Show at the Camden Art Walk
Bayview Street
(free entry)

June 22, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Queer Film Fest at the Camden Opera House*
29 Elm Street
(tickets required - $20)

*Pre-Screening Reception at First Fig (31 Elm Street) from 5:00 - 6:45pm

Camden residents and visitors alike will also have the opportunity to participate by following a Camden Pride Pop-Ups treasure map. It will lead to all the local restaurants and businesses who are providing featured Pride products throughout the month. These businesses have pledged to donate a portion of these products’ sales to OUT Maine at the end of June. Maps can be found at most shops in Camden or online at www.camdenprideevents.com.

OUT Maine is a nonprofit that provides programs to support and empower Maine's diverse queer youth. More information about OUT Maine can be found at www.outmaine.org.

Camden Pride Pop-Ups is produced by Camden resident Allison Brzezinski, of Birch Bark Events, in concert with several volunteers and 34 local businesses. More information about Camden Pride Pop-Ups can be found at www.camdenprideevents.com.