Get ready, Holliston! Join us on Sunday, June 1st from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for our annual Pride Celebration — a vibrant, family-friendly day of music, food, crafts, performances, and community joy. Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or furry companions, there’s something here for everyone.
From rainbow crafts to powerful performances, dog parades to drag story hour, this event is a joyful expression of who we are — and who we stand with. 🌈💛
🎪 VENDOR VILLAGE | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Explore a lively mix of local vendors, organizations, and fun activities:
- HDAAC & HYFS – Refresh with Pride-themed mocktails, perfect for all ages
- Aesop’s Fable Bookstore – Shop a selection of inspiring Pride-themed books
- Cara Cara Custards – Treat yourself to frozen custard and sorbet (available for purchase)
- Taco Loco – Enjoy free samples and grab a bite with delicious tacos (food for purchase)
- Ahronian Landscaping – Serving up cotton candy, Pride pins, and festive stickers
- 1031 Run Club – Make your mark at the sticker station and rock painting table
- Girl Scouts – Snap a pic at the photo booth (people & pups welcome!) and enjoy lawn games
- Diverse Holliston – Add some color with face painting and temporary tattoos
- Debra’s Flowers – Brighten your day with beautiful floral arrangements
- Temple Beth Torah – Get creative with bead making and bookmark crafts
- Banned Book Club with Tracy McSherry – offering Flashlights & Tape Measures
🎤 PRIDE PAVILION SCHEDULE
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Opening Ceremony
Start the day with a celebration of unity and pride:
- Add your hand print to our Traced with Pride Rug
- Performances by the Diverse Holliston Choir, Impact Arts Dance, and singer-songwriter Miah Scott
- Inspiring community speeches
- Join in group sing-alongs: This Little Light of Mine and Stand By Me
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Drag Queen & Musical Story Hour
Don’t miss a joyful, family-friendly story and song hour with the fabulous Marge Admans. Sing or play along with her on the rainbow pianos and bucket drums.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Story & Song Time
Cozy up for stories and music with Andrea McCoy, your favorite children’s librarian
🎨 CREATIVITY ZONES
Rainbow Craft Tent | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Let your imagination shine with:
- Coloring pages
- Coaster painting
- Blackout poetry
- Pride flag–themed God’s Eyes
Pride Parlor | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
A pop-up glam zone:
- Temporary tattoos
- Mini manicures
- DIY rainbow hair crafts
- Jewelry making
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & PUP PARADE | Rainbow Plaza
1:00 – 3:00 PM | Live Music
Enjoy the soulful sounds of Ricardo Barraza
2:00 – 2:30 PM | Doggie Dance Floor
Yes, it’s a dance party for dogs (and humans too!) 🐾
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Proud Pup Parade
Strut your stuff down the Rail Trail in our colorful Proud Pup Parade — prizes for the most festive pups!
🧺 THE PARTY GREEN
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Classic lawn games for all ages
- 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Girl Scouts’ Photo Booth (pets welcome!)
🚗 PARKING FOR PRIDE
Please note limited parking at Blair Square. Additional parking available at:
- The public lot behind the Fire Station at 44 Exchange Street
- Adams Middle School at 323 Woodland Street
❤️ Come Celebrate With Us!
This is more than a party — it’s a celebration of our community’s spirit, strength, and solidarity. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, an ally, or just excited to celebrate love in all its forms, Holliston Pride welcomes you with open arms.
See you there! Let’s show our colors, share our voices, and shine together. 🌈