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The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice:
June is PRIDE Month, and Winchester is once again showing its commitment to inclusion, celebration, and the LGBTQ+ community.
The town’s PRIDE Proclamation and Human Rights Statement, both available on the Town of Winchester’s website, reaffirm the town’s support for equality and dignity for all residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
This year, Winchester is celebrating PRIDE through a series of vibrant and inclusive events and happenings.
PRIDE Around Town
• May 30-June2: Downtown PRIDE Window Painting
Join the Family Action Network (FAN) in spreading PRIDE across the windows of downtown Winchester! Families can sign up to paint a window and help fill the town with color and community spirit.
This beloved event is sponsored by KIDSTOCK! Creative Theater.
Register through FAN’s website or contact communityconnections@fanwinchester.org for more information.
• June 1-10: First Congregational Church Photography Exhibit
Throughout June, the First Congregational Church (FCC) will host a photography exhibit, Family Diversity Projects’ We Have Faith, showcasing LGBTQ+ lives, love, and history.
The exhibit is open to the public and serves as a reminder of the importance of visibility and storytelling in building understanding. More details available from the First Congregational Church.
• June 10 (rain date June 12): PRIDEfest Winchester 4:30-6:30 Town Common
Mark your calendars for Winchester’s 5th annual PRIDEfest, a celebration of LGBTQ+ identities through music, community tables, art, and joy. The event is especially by and for students, and welcomes attendees of all ages.
PRIDEfest was initiated by a middle school student and has been stewarded since by the Network for Social Justice.
• Oct. 4: Party with PRIDE
The 3rd annual PRIDE Party, an adults-only event that is also a fundraiser for the Network for Social Justice, has been postponed to Oct. 4 to coincide with National Coming Out Day, reinforcing the idea that celebrating LGBTQ+ lives should extend beyond a single month.
Pride is not just a moment — it’s a movement, year-round.
