EqualityMaine

06/08/2026

Pride Month is almost here — and we want YOU to march with us! 🌈

Join us for the Portland Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20 as we take to the streets to celebrate, uplift, and show up for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community. The Parade steps off from Monument Square at 11:30 AM, proceeds along Congress Street to Congress Square Park, down High Street to Park Avenue, where it enters Deering Oaks Park by Mellen Street, and lasts for about an hour. There is also a pride festival being held at Deering Oaks Park starting at 12:00 PM. 🏳️‍🌈

Ready to march with us?
https://forms.gle/uB9fAJTaWQfcZzgNA

06/06/2026

Come visit us this weekend at many of the Prides happening across the state!

Saturday, June 6: Ogunquit Pride and Hallowell Pride!

Sunday, June 7: Rockland Pride, Ellsworth Pride, Great Falls Pride, and Central Maine Pride!

06/05/2026

Who else will be performing at our Pride After Party on Saturday, June 27? Meet the other members of Haus of Crown and Chaos!

Gee Bvlgari is bringing grown and sexy to the stage! This king is
sizzling with charisma and swag. Hailing from Buffalo, NY, this Drag King will grab your attention with every magnetic move. Gee has been taking Maine head on!

Letta the Queen is Maine's #1 Plus Size Drag Queen; performing across New England and Canada, Letta brings her energetic and proud flair to every stage she sets foot on!

With a background in Musical Theater, she brings her heart to the stage and is sure to dazzle you with rhinestones and glitter!

Choreographer, dancer, and multifaceted entertainer, Liza May takes the
stage with a fierce presence and captivating movement style. Liza is the assistant
choreographer behind many of Crown & Chaos numbers and works alongside many other groups and solo artists across New England and the United States.

Tickets are still on sale, buy yours now:
equalitymaine.org/2026awards

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

A delicious and refreshing collaboration between and ***rsandbeersme ! Orange Bike Brewing is donating a portion of every Pride Ale sale to support Maine's LGBTQ+ community. We're proud to build on that impact by donating an additional $1 for every can sold at Owlbear's Rest.

Together, those donations will support and and help strengthen the communities that make Maine such a welcoming place to live, work, and play. 🌈

Raise a can, play a game, and help make a difference.

06/04/2026

Give OUT Day is a powerful reminder of the collective power we hold when we invest in our community. As the only national day of giving for LGBTQ+ organizations, every gift helps us serve Maine's LGBTQ+ community across the state. Our community is vibrant and resilient. In these difficult political times, we must remember that we are stronger together. Your support allows us to forge meaningful connections and build community from Portland to Houlton.🌈

For over 40 years, we have shown up for Maine's LGBTQ+ community. Thank you for showing up for us. Our work is never over, but your support makes our work worth it.

Give OUT today:
https://mtyc.co/nnsyff

06/03/2026

Join us tonight to celebrate the launch of GRAFTING with local author Rylan Hynes , in conversation with our Executive Director Gia Drew, on Wednesday, June 3 at 6pm at the Equality Community Center - ECC! Print: A Bookstore will have copies for sale.

“This exquisite debut explores the cost of forbidden desire and the resilience required to claim one’s authentic self. With prose as rooted and enduring as the heritage apple trees that anchor the story, GRAFTING asks whether two people can truly come home to each other after being forced apart by the very communities that shaped them.”

06/03/2026

The Maine primary election is a week away, and we want you to get out the vote!

🗳Participating in elections can shape the future of the community you live in.
Our municipal, state, and county-level elected officials make a wide range of decisions that affect your daily life and the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Have some questions about the June 9 election? We’ve got you covered.

📅Dates to keep in mind:
- Primary Election day is Tuesday, June 9.
- Voting absentee by mail? You may request a mail-in ballot through June 4.
- Voting early absentee? Visit your city clerk through June 4.

Swipe to learn more!
Check your local municipality to learn about any races that are specific to your town/city.

06/01/2026

Lace up. D**e March 2026 is coming! Meet us Friday June 19th at Lobsterman Park (on Temple St in front of Nickelodeon Cinemas) at 5:30pm.

All are welcome to join the March, and anyone is welcome to join D**es on Bikes. If you’re bringing your bike 🏍️ (or scooter 🛵) please arrive no later than 5:30pm. No official registration needed.

06/01/2026