PRIDE CELEBRATION EVENT QUESTIONS

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  • Tickets are free! Donations and sponsorships help keep this event free. However, we strongly recommend bringing money to shop with vendors, buy food, buy raffle tickets, and tip performers.

  • No. This event is family-friendly. We welcome kids and families to a safe and welcoming space to celebrate Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Gardner.

  • This event is rain or shine. If the weather conditions are unsafe, the Pride Walk could be canceled, otherwise, dress accordingly and wear sunscreen for the Walk. The majority of our Pride Celebration is indoors.

  • Street parking is available around Warren Place Venue on most sides. It is first come, first serve. You might have to park a block or two away and walk to the venue.

  • Yes! While tickets are free, ticketing helps us track how many people are in attendance for future planning. Tickets are available online here and will be available during the event.

  • Yes. When your ticket is scanned, you will receive a wristband. You can leave and re-enter at any time. Most of our vendors will be inside, but we have some very special vendors outside, as well as yard games and kids’ activities.

  • No. You can attend one or the other or both. Pride Walk participants will leave from Warren Place Venue at 10 am. Pride Celebration doors open at 11 am. We will have donuts available after the walk.