Participants

Please welcome to the stage Darren Tashine! Back from Providence, RI to bring pride, energy and love! After pride, Darren can be found at @darrentashine on instagram or getting after it at a Pride drag brunch at the Summershack in Cambridge on 6/6!

Russell Sprouts is a drag king who is ROOTed in Rhode Island. His passion for CORNy jokes is only surpassed by his love for dancing to the BEET of his own drum. He simply cannot ROMAINE calm, he's too excited to perform at Pride! Upcoming shows include Pride at the Worcester Art Museum 6/7 and Pride brunch in Nashua, NH 6/14! Find out more @russell_be_sprouting

Look out, Diva D is back! The 1st Majesty of Worcester Pride 2023 will be performing again for us this year, spreading joy and acceptance! After pride, Diva D can be found on instagram at @david_x_divad and as the resident Queen of the Best Little Drag Brunch In Worcester at the Cocktail Garden & Kitchen in Worcester, MA! Her next show is 6/14!

Are you someone who likes to make others feel loved and accepted? Do you like hugs? Consider joining the Free Mom Hugs group volunteering at pride this year! You can sign up to join the national registry to volunteer at https://freemomhugs.org/index.cfm?nodeID=24 

You can also check out their website or look for them at Pride this year to find out how you can get involved beyond the festival! 

Look out for Love Your Labels again at Pride! This LGBTQ+ led nonprofit believes in authentic self-expression and creativity. This organization creates safe spaces for everyone to explore and celebrate their identity through fashion.   https://www.loveyourlabels.org

Fill you heart with pride and belly with treats! Look out for these food trucks at Pride this year!

Libraries and Schools? We're here for them and they're here for us! Sending lots of love and holding space for these amazing organizations that feed our communities!

Find these tables at pride this year! These churches, although of different religious make-ups all welcome everyone! Explicitly welcoming individuals of all identities and affiliations, find these tables at pride to learn more about the communities they strive to create and support!

Find their table at Pride! Aiming to assist adults on their journey of cancer, The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will be at Pride this year to share their mission. The Virginia Thurston healing garden is a non-profit, donation-based organization that is there to help individuals fighting cancer and all of their support network through group and individual sessions and help all those affected by cancer. 

Healthcare for All of Massachusetts will be represented at pride this year! This non-profit advocates for equitable, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare access for all residents of Massachusetts. They are here to help individuals navigate the confusion of private and public healthcare programs and best understand their options. 

Look out for Health Law Advocates table at pride! This non-profit public interest law firm has a mission to provide pro bono legal representation to residents in low-income situations experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services. They are also passionate about education and work to provide community based education regarding healthcare policies and so all can be informed!