Burlington

Burlington's LGBTQ+ community is centered along Church Street and in the downtown area, with a vibrant queer arts and culture scene. Popular venues include various queer-friendly establishments and community spaces. Vermont Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Burlington's progressive politics and university population create a unique queer community that values environmentalism and social justice.

SAXON HILL (& FIREBIRD CAFE)

JOIN PRIDE RIDES AT VMBA RIP & SIP

Pride Rides Vermont

A community bike ride event called JOIN PRIDE RIDES AT VMBA RIP & SIP at Saxon Hill and Firebird Cafe.

Meet the Pride Rides crew, enjoy a little social ride and snacks, and get excited about whats on the agenda for 2026!

Barre

Pride Rides season opener

A community bike ride event where people can meet the Pride Rides crew, enjoy snacks, and get excited about future plans.

A series of Pride events across Vermont including festivals, pride parades, and community gatherings.

Various Locations

Vermont Pride Map 2025

Join us for a festive evening of food, friends, dancing, and queer joy at the Queer Youth Prom 2026.

Sunrise

Queer Youth Prom 2026

Outright Vermont

A gathering organized by Prism at UVM to foster community and celebrate LGBTQ+ identities.

Prism Center

Prism at UVM Community Gathering

Division of Intercultural Excellence, UVM

The Penguin Plunge is an event organized by Special Olympics Vermont to support athletes with intellectual disabilities. Participants are encouraged to take a chilly dip to raise funds and awareness for the organization. The event details, including location and specific activities, are available on the official website.

Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge

MIDDLESEX OR CALAIS/MAPLE CORNERS

GRAVEL RIDE

A community bike ride event focused on gravel cycling.

A tintype series of Iowa transgender folks by Ramin Roshandel.

Freeform Art Gallery

Listen to Me!

Pride Rides participates in the Barre Pride event each year with a bike ride around the city and in the festivities in the park. They are proud to continue to be a visible part of the Barre queer community.

Barre Pride Festival

Join us for the annual Burlington Pride Festival celebrating LGBTQ+ community with parades, performances, and activities.

Burlington Pride Festival 2025

Rutland County Pride

Join us in celebrating Pride Month with community activities, performances, and festivities.

Pride Center of Vermont

Pride Month Celebration

Pride on the Riverfront 2026 is a celebration taking place in Burlington, IA, featuring a parade down Jefferson Street, a riverfront festival with vendors, food, and entertainment, and Pride After Dark. The event aims to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride and community.

Public Library or Remote

Pride on the Riverfront 2026

Millstone Trails

INTERMEDIATE WEEKNIGHT MTB RIDE

A group mountain biking ride for intermediate riders during the week at Millstone Trails.

A weekly support group for LGBTQ+ youth to share experiences and build community.

LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group

MTB FIELDTRIP! RIDGELINE TRAILS IN ROCHESTER (+ GENERAL STORE LUNCH)

ROCHESTER

MTB FIELDTRIP!

A group mountain biking trip on the Ridgeline Trails in Rochester with a lunch at the general store.

Join us for a community gathering celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with activities, music, and local vendors.

Community Pride Celebration

THE DRIVING RANGE

A mountain biking ride for intermediate riders happening on weeknights.

ALL LEVELS MTB AT MILLSTONE TRAILS + SOCIAL

A group mountain biking event for all skill levels followed by a social gathering at Millstone Trails.

The LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fair is scheduled for August 10, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00. It offers a range of health services including HIV testing, cancer screenings, tobacco cessation, and other wellness programs tailored for the LGBTQ+ community. The event is organized by the Pride Center of Vermont and aims to address health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals through education, testing, and support services.

LGBTQ+ Events in Burlington

Tomorrow

JOIN PRIDE RIDES AT VMBA RIP & SIP

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Pride Rides season opener

Tomorrow

JOIN PRIDE RIDES AT VMBA RIP & SIP

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Pride Rides season opener

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