Hampshire Pride returns on Saturday, May 4, 2024!

Hampshire Pride is a grassroots organization that formed in 2023. Pride has always been an important part of the fabric of Northampton, and western Massachusetts in general. After not having an event since pre-pandemic, Clay Pearson, along with Celina Almendarez and Kayla Abney felt the calling to bring Pride back to Hampshire County.

With only nine weeks to plan, no prior experience in putting on an event like this, and $0 to start, they brought in several other members and all worked non-stop around the clock to make the event happen on the traditional first weekend of May that started in 1982 (the first pride outside of NYC!) as a response to Stonewall.

The hard work and dedication of all involved certainly paid off as Hampshire Pride 2023 went off with a huge success, estimating around 15,000+ attendees. They are back again this year for Hampshire Pride 2024 and can't wait to celebrate again with you all!

Hampshire Pride is committed to creating a space where people of all genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, and ages can come together in a day of joy.

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