MELROSE
PRIDE
2025
Support, Learn, and Celebrate
This month-long Pride celebration in Melrose is a powerful opportunity to honor, support, and uplift our LGBTQ+ community, bringing neighbors together in a spirit of unity and understanding. Through events, education, and gatherings, our city shines a light on the history, resiliency, and achievements of LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for everyone on the rainbow. In a time when acceptance and equality are still being challenged, standing united with our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors sends a clear message: love is love, and we will always stand together proudly.
Show your support with an Annual Melrose Pride Event Shirt!
EVENTS
This will be a “plug and play” event similar to Home for Holidays or the Summer Stroll. In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, we encourage local businesses, organizations, and artists to promote themselves through events, giveaways, activities, and specials. Participants who submit the following form will be promoted on the event website so that attendees can plan their month.
What’s Happening!
| Date | Event Details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 5:30pm | Pride Flag Raising Kick off Pride Month with the Flag raising at City Hall. | Melrose City Hall |
| June 7, 10:30am | Pride Story Time Head to Molly’s Bookstore for a Pride story time and craft. Sign up as space is limited, $5. | Molly’s Bookstore 667-669 Main St., Melrose |
| June 7, all day | Pride Buttons Head to Lilah Rose to get crafty and make Pride Buttons. $1.99 per button. | Lilah Rose 488 Main St, Melrose |
| June 8, 10:00am start | Half-Marathon Walk for Trevor Project The walk will start at the Lincoln School at 10.00am and will follow a route through Melrose, ending at the Beebe Estate. Learn more and join the team! | All around Melrose! |
| June 8, 1:00-6:00pm | Melrose’s Annual Pride Event Speakers, activities, Beer Garden with Idle Hands, LBGTQ+ Artists Pride Pop-up (email sales@jennerayburn.com if you’re interested in taking part) | Beebe Estate 235 W Foster St., Melrose |
| June 8th 4:00-6:00pm | Tasting LGBTQ+ Owned Rhodium Spirits Tasting | Buckalew’s 529 Main St, Melrose |
| June 9th, and all month | Melrose Library Virtual Chat with YA and Adult Author, Edward Underhill, June 9th, 7:00–8:00 PM via Zoom Reading Lists: Teen Reads for LGBTQ Pride Month Pride Month Books for Kids: Empower and Celebrate Pride Month Books for Kids: Commemorate and Educate | Melrose Library 69 West Emerson St., Melrose |
| June 11, 6:00-8:30pm | Milano Center Council on Aging Harper and Me movie | Milano Center 201 W Foster St., Melrose |
| June 12, 7:00- 8:00 pm | Melrose UU Church: Trans 101 What is it like to be trans right now? How can I support trans people? What is the “right” language? Come expand your understanding. An expert from the MA Trans Political Coalition will answer our questions. | Melrose UU Church 70 W. Emerson St., Melrose |
| June 14th 4:00-6:00pm | Tasting SuperGay Vodka & Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Tasting | Buckalew’s 529 Main St, Melrose |
| June 16, 1:00 – 3:00pm | Milano Center Council on Aging Tie-Die Craft | Milano Center 201 W Foster St., Melrose |
| June 16, 6.00-8.00pm | The Kitchen: Rainbow Pasta: Pride Pasta Night with Chef Colby | The Kitchen 1 Hurd St., Melrose |
| June 16, doors open 6:30pm | Melrose Sings with Pride Broadway Sing-a-Long with David and Steven Jolan of The Salon (to benefit Friends of Melrose Drama). Doors open at 6.30, singing will start at 7.00pm! | Hannah’s Brewing Co. 364 Main St., Melrose |
| June 26, 1:00-6:00pm | Melrose Farmers’ Market Pride in the Park | Melrose Farmers’ Market Bowden Park, Melrose |
| June 26, 10:00am | Friends of the Fells Queer Nature and Biodiversity in the Fells | Botume House Visitor Center, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham |
| June 27, doors open 6:30pm | The Salon 4th Annual Pride at the Salon | The Salon, Melrose |
| June 29, 10am-12pm | Friends of the Fells Queer and Trans Hiking Fell-ows | Location sent to attendees once they register. |
Thank you to our elected leaders for
supporting Melrose Pride:
Mayor Jen Grigoraitis
City Councilors
Leila. B. Migliorelli
Ward Hamilton
Ryan Williams
Manjula Karamcheti
Cal Finocchiaro
Devin Romanul
Kimberly Vandiver
Mark Garipay
Robb Stewart
Maya Jamaleddine
School Committee Members
Jen McAndrew
Jen Razi-Thomas
Dorie Whithey
Seamus Kelley
Matt Hartman
State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian
State Senator Jason Lewis
Thank you Eastern Bank for your donation!
Melrose Pride items were funded by donations to the Melrose Creative Alliance. Your support makes our work possible. Please consider a donation today. Thank you!