Pride in the Park

Pride in the Park 2025

Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 2pm-8pm 

Take a Peek at Our 2025 Pride Guide!

Join us for TCC’s annual
Pride in the Park,  Fairfield County’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride festival!

Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 2pm-8pm 

Event Location:

Veterans Memorial Park

42 Seaview Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06855

Times:

2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

General Admission is Free!

Parking

Parking at Veterans Memorial Park is reserved for handicap parking only (with permit). Without an accessibility parking permit tag, you will not be permitted to park on-site. 

General Admission Parking:

Shuttles: There will be free parking at Marvin Elementary School and Brien McMahon High School.

  • Free Shuttles will run roughly every 30 minutes between each school and the park. Time may vary due to traffic and driver breaks.

  • Parking is first come, first serve and lot fullness will not be monitored by TCC.

  • The last shuttle will leave the park at 9pm, transportation after that is the responsibility of the guest.

  • Pets are not allowed at the Park and will not be allowed on the Shuttle.

Paid Parking: The following lots are fee-based and within walking distance from Pride in the Park:

  • The SoNo Collection Garage (20 minute walk; 100 N. Water St.)- Use promo code PRIDE2025 for flat rate $3 parking for the whole day!

  • Maritime Garage (14 minute walk; 23 Marshall St.)

  • Webster Street Municipal Parking Lot (16 minute walk; 55 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive)

Please be mindful of parking in lots reserved for business patrons. Please do not take up residential parking on streets near the park.

Public Transportation:

South Norwalk Train Station

  • 1 mile away

  • 20 minute walk

East Norwalk Train Station

  • Less than 1 mile away

  • 15 minute walk

Norwalk Transit Bus - Route 11

  • Get off at stop 137 (Fort Point & Seaview Ave / Vet’s Park)

Wheels 2U Norwalk: Affordable ride sharing in Norwalk.

$2 a ride (1-2 people) or $6 per group (3-8 people)

How it works: Just download the app, setup your account, and schedule a ride. Catch a ride anywhere in our service area in Norwalk. Then get a ride back anytime during our hours of operation. Recommended for use with train stations! Operates Saturdays from 1pm to Midnight.

Eco-Friendlier Options:

Come by bicycle! The Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission is providing a bicycle valet service (free of charge) to keep your bike secure at the event.

Guests are encouraged to utilize rideshares and carpools due to limited parking on site. Designated drop-off and pick-up spots for Uber and Lyft will be located on the first right inside the main parking entrance.

Performers

Headliners

Fogo Azul NYC

Jujube

Kandy Muse

Hosts

Bleach

Frankie Cyanide

Will Beauty

Music by

DJ Christie

Performances by

  • Cuee

  • Dom Parinyon

  • Ethel De Luxe

  • Haunting Titans

  • Midnight

  • Mychael Jay

  • PhoenixFIREDIVAA

  • Professor M

  • Quentin Marcus

  • Ryder Die

  • Sabrina La’Strain

  • Sapphire Bills

  • The Other Realm / Kenny Ward

  • Tiki Malone

Adult Beverages

Bar area is accessible with a wristband only. Wristbands can be purchased at the TCC tent next to the bar area with valid ID. You must purchase beverage tickets in advance before entering the bar area.

Beer Tickets = $9

Liquor Tickets = $12

Thank you, Space Cat Brewery, for being this year’s Beer Sponsor!

Drinks Available:

Space Cat Beer

White Claw Hard Seltzer

Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer

Rosé

Sauv. Blanc

Mar-Gay-Rita

Flamingo Lemonade

Pride Punch

Vodka Soda

Iced LGBTea

Food Trucks

Greek Style Grill - Lamb/beef gyro, pork or chicken souvlaki, veggie souvlaki, salads, fries, baklava

Kona Ice of Stamford - Flavored shaved ice, peanut free, fat free, gluten free, dairy free, and lactose free

Los Poblanos - Mexican food such as quesadillas, empanadas, tacos, fajitas, nachos, and more (gluten free options)

Lucky Dog World’s Famous Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs, Chicken Sandwiches, French Fries

Nutmeg Concessions - hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage subs, philly steak subs, chicken tender baskets, french fries, corn dogs, beverages.

Piña Colada Perumex - Non-alcoholic tropical fruit smoothies

Ringside Grill - Hamburgers, hotdogs, vegetarian options. Georgia Hots, Tuna Fish, Grilled Cheese, Buffalo Wings, Fries, Onion Rings, Gouda Cheese Sandwich 

Ripkas on the Road - Lobster, clam rolls, crab cakes. Beef, chicken, and veg burgers.

Sound Coffee - Hot and iced coffee

South Norwalk Ice Cream Co - Ice cream and popsicles, dairy-free and gluten-free options

THE CHAMO - Venezuelan Food, Arepas, Patacones, and more. Vegan, Gluten free, vegetarian, dairy-free options.

Pride in the Park 2025 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Champion Sponsor

Major Sponsors

Principle Sponsors

Community Sponsors

Friends of TCC Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Veterans Memorial Park does not allow dogs or other animals. We love your pets but due to safety concerns (and park rules) only service animals are allowed at the event.

  • You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages! Please do not bring your own alcohol; only alcohol purchased at our VIP tent is permitted.

  • This is our time to celebrate with one another - we love to see folks decked out in all their Pride gear! Please feel free to bring blankets, folding chairs, and whatever else you’d like to have to sit in front of the stage and enjoy the performances. Sunscreen and water are always recommended, though water will be available for purchase from our vendors.

    • Parking at Veteran’s Memorial Park is limited to vendors and individuals with accessibility placards. Please plan to make other arrangements for parking so we can ensure that all in our community are able to attend the event.

    • Parking is available at Maritime Garage (14 minute walk; 23 Marshall St.), The SoNo Collection Garage (20 minute walk; 100 N. Water St.), or Webster Street Municipal Parking Lot (16 minute walk; 55 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive).

    • Please check back soon for information on shuttles.

    • Please do not park in surrounding streets as a courtesy to our neighbors.

    • Norwalk Transit bus Rte 11 - Fort Point & Seaview Ave. / Vets Park - Stop 137 

    • Metro-North - South Norwalk stop

    • Metro-North - East Norwalk stop

    • Guests are encouraged to utilize rideshares and carpools due to limited parking on site. Designated drop-off and pick-up spots for Uber and Lyft will be located on the first right inside the main parking entrance. 

    • Biking or walking

  • Pride in the Park is a celebration of identity and community. There will be many vendors and partners with goodies, giveaways, and information about local services, performances from local creative talent, events for families and children, and food and beverages available for purchase. 

  • Pride in the Park is free and open to the public, with food and beverages available for purchase.

  • Prohibited items include: outside alcoholic beverages, dogs/pets, firearms, fireworks, weapons, speakers, off road vehicles (electric wheelchairs okay), narcotics, any solicitation or distribution materials not approved by TCC.

    • Triangle Community Center will have our own photographers at the event, who will be wearing lanyards. We understand that many in our community would like to celebrate Pride and not be worried about being photographed. We will have volunteers distributing wristbands to anyone who would like to signal to our photographers that they would not like to be photographed.

    • Everyone is, of course, welcome to take as many pictures and videos with their friends, family, and loved ones as they like, as well as our awesome performers!

  • Meet & Greet tickets will be available for purchase at the event!

  • Absolutely! Our volunteer sign-up form can be found at this link. Folks 12 and older are welcome to volunteer alongside an adult.