🌈 Boston Pride & Esme Block Party Adventure! 🌈
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🌈 Boston Pride & Esme Block Party Adventure! 🌈
Hi everyone — Jackie here!
Yesterday Nancy and I headed into Boston for a Red Sox game at Fenway, and while we were there I had one clear thought: I am going to Boston Pride this year!
For those who don’t know my story — I moved to Boston in 1986 at age 19 to go to school, fell in love with the city, and especially fell in love with the gay/lesbian community and energy there. What was supposed to be school turned into a life chapter, and I stayed in and around Boston until 2019.
Since 1986, I’ve made it a tradition to attend either Boston Pride or NYC Pride every year. (And yes… NYC Pride is in a league of its own!) But Boston always knows how to bring the joy, celebration, and community spirit.
Since moving to Connecticut, I’ve enjoyed attending Middletown Pride and I deeply appreciate the folx who organize it. At the same time, many LGBTQ+ people I’ve met locally have shared that they’re craving more connection and community. So I thought… why not open the door and invite this group to experience Boston Pride together?
### 🌈 The Plan (subject to fine-tuning as we get closer!)
- Leave early — around 7:00 AM
(If you know me, you know I believe in being early 😄) - Carpool depending on how many want to go
- Drive to Chestnut Hill/Brookline
- Park near the T station (approx. $3 for the day)
- Take the T into Boston — much easier than city parking!
- Arrive in Copley Square, where the main festivities happen
### 🎉 What We’ll Do
- Watch the Pride Parade (starts at 11:00 AM)
- Explore the festival with speakers, vendors, music, and celebration
- Head to the legendary Esme LGBTQ+ Womxn’s Block Party 💃🏽
Dancing, drinks, community, and pure fun
Tickets are usually around $15–$20 depending on when purchased.
### 🍜 Food?
Once we’ve had our fill of Pride magic, we can:
- Grab food in Boston (I know a great pho spot!)
- Or head back toward Chestnut Hill and stop somewhere on the way home
### 🏨 Overnight Option
If folx are interested, we can also discuss staying overnight at a hotel just outside the city in Newton and making even more of an adventure out of it. Let’s talk!
💜 Important Note
Everyone is welcome to join in whatever way feels right for you:
- Stay with the group
- Branch off and do your own thing
- Meet up later
- Come for part of the day
Just please keep me posted so we know who’s doing what.
### 👟 Real Talk
This will be a long, FUN, joyful day with:
- Lots of walking
- Standing
- Crowds
- Music
- Dancing (if you choose!)
- And plenty of PRIDE 🌈
As we get closer, we’ll sort out all the details together.
### 🔗 Event Links
Boston Pride for the People:
https://www.bostonprideforthepeople.org/
Esme Block Party Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esme-lgbtq-womxns-block-party-pride-fest-tickets-1982978738788
### ⚠️ Disclaimer
By choosing to attend, each person is responsible for their own transportation, decisions, safety, and participation. I assume no responsibility and waive any liability related to travel, attendance, or activities connected with this outing.
Who’s interested? 🌈✨