The metropolis of Worcester in central Massachusetts, which is located just an hour west of Boston and just over an hour east of Northampton, is one of the largest cities in New England. There’s a good-sized GLBT community here, showing up in large numbers for Worcester Gay Pride, which is held each year during one of the prettiest times in this part of the country, early September. This year’s date is Saturday, September 10, 2016.
Check out the Worcester Gay Nightlife and Dining Guide for tips on where to eat and socialize.
Worcester Gay Pride comprises a Pride Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m., ending at noon in Worcester City Commons (behind City Hall, at 455 Main St.) and is followed by Worcester Pride. at the Common festival, from noon to 5 in the afternoon. Then there is a Pride party at 7pm in the MB Lounge that same night, followed by a Worcester Pride after party at Electric Haze, which starts at 9pm and lasts until 1am. Here’s a full schedule of Worcester Gay Pride events.
Worcester Gay Resources
Also during this weekend, visit Worcester’s gay bars and gay-friendly restaurants. Visit the Boston Spirit Magazine website, as well as other New England GLBT publications like Rainbow Times and Bay Windows for more information on what to see and do in the area. Also, for general travel information, visit the Worcester-based Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce site.
