MA Youth Pride: May 18th, 2024

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About the event:

A Pride Just for YOU(th): Massachusetts Youth Pride is the oldest youth-led, adult-supported LGBTQ Youth Pride celebration in the country! Massachusetts Youth Pride is held annually in May and consists of a youth-led march and festival, community partner resource fair, and live performances by LGBTQ+ youth! BAGLY is proud to continue its history of centering youth leadership. The Youth Pride planning committee is made up of dedicated LGBTQ+ youth ages 22 and under.

Massachusetts Youth Pride takes place rain or shine! In the case of rain, ponchos will be available on site. Make sure to check the weather and dress comfortably and accordingly! Interested in learning more about the event? Check out our FAQS sheet below!

MA Youth Pride: Frequently asked questions

MA Youth Pride March Registration: Now Open!

Registration for the MA Youth Pride March is now open! The March will start at City Hall Plaza (Boston) and will kick off our full day of programming and activities!

Whether you sign up on your own, with friends, or with your favorite GSA/school group, we look forward to marching with you! Click below to register!

Interested in attending MA Youth Pride but want to forego the March? No problem! You are welcome to join us on The Rose Kennedy Greenway following the March - no need to register! If you’d still like to receive email updates on all things MYP - including announcements about our event schedule, activities, and performances - you are welcome to complete our interest form here (it’s super quick and easy, we promise)!

MYP Resource Fair

Each year, MA Youth Pride hosts an onsite LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Fair, where 30+ community partners are invited to share their resources, missions, and call to actions with attendees!

The MYP Resource Fair will be open from 11am-4pm on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Are you a community partner interested in tabling? We have already hit capacity for 2024’s Resource Fair, but would be happy to add you to our Outreach list for 2025! Email BAGLY’s Community Engagement Senior Manager, KK (kkaity@bagly.org) to join our Community Partner list.

Are you a corporate partner interested in sponsoring Youth Pride? Email BAGLY’s Development Manager, Ricky DeSisto (rdesisto@bagly.org) for info on sponsorship opportunities!

Thanks to our Sponsors for Supporting MA Youth Pride 2024!

It takes a village to make a difference - BAGLY would like to thank our generous sponsors for their support of MA Youth Pride 2024!

MA Youth Pride’s Logo Design Contest

Earlier this year, LGBTQ+ Youth all across Massachusetts submitted their original art to our MYP Logo Design Contest. We appreciate the hundreds of people who voted on all of the incredible logos that were submitted!

Congratulations to our winner, 13-year-old, Benny R! Benny's design will be featured on all Youth Pride swag, digital images, and signage at the event, and will receive a $250 honorarium for their work.

Scroll below to view all this year’s amazing submissions!