
CLARO is the leading LGTBQI+ cultural organization located in the heart of Connecticut. CLARO, on every second Saturday in September, presents Hartford PRIDE week with the support of allies, organizations, businesses, and the City of Hartford. Our annual Hartford Pride Fest and Concert is a family-centered event showcasing entertainment, food, local businesses, giveaways, activities, and numerous community organizations. Hartford Pride provides New England's LGTBQI+ community with a series of events throughout the year to celebrate the achievements, foster inclusion, educate, and create awareness on issues impacting the LGTBQI+ community.

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19
Years
Serving the LGBTQ+ Community
The Facts
178,000+
Website views during PRIDE week
6,000+
Pride Festival & Concert Attendees
126
126 exhibitors and sponsors
NEWS

- Heterosexuality is often considered the “default” but that banner belongs to sexual fluidity
- Pete Buttigieg takes down Republican who complained about EV tax credits that Congress passed
- Rightwing mom violently grabs phone during heated debate about LGBTQ+ mural
- Drag queen accuses Lauren Boebert of lying about her relationship with bar owner
- “Aristotle & Dante” is groundbreaking in a world that lacks queer Hispanic role models
- House Democrats finally fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ GOP military bill
- Ron DeSantis is polling terribly in the first 3 states hosting GOP primary elections
- “Paw Patrol” franchise introduces its first non-binary character


We're so grateful to the sponsors, volunteers, and community organizations who made it possible.
This year has been full of hardships and setbacks for our community, but this weekend was a reminder that there is still so much love out there. We were able to celebrate together in a safe space.
Thank you!
Hartford Pride brings events and news to New England's GLBTQ+ community and celebrates achievements, fosters inclusion, educates, and creates awareness on issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
56 Arbor Street | Suite 222
Hartford, CT 06106
T: (860) 841-2345
info@hartfordpride.org











