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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | August 27
Meriden Pride Community Center
This year’s Pride Fest was a beautiful celebration of love, community, and authenticity. We are so grateful to everyone who came together to make it unforgettable. Our incredible volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience. The drag performances were fabulous — even audience members strutted the catwalk! And the DJ, the food, the vendors! Love, love, love.
But most importantly, you. You showed up, and we were so grateful to celebrate with our community. We look forward to making next year even better, so prepare for another amazing Pride!
P.S., Sorry this went out a few days late! We needed a couple of extra days to rest and recharge after all the festivities.
-The Meriden Pride Team
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Pride Fest Recap
Relive the energy and highlights by watching our photo recap video!
August Events 🌟
Say hi to us at our booth at the Meriden Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m. through noon at the Meriden Green.
Wed. 8/27, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Library
September Events 🎒
We’ll be at the Farmers Market in September, too!
Sun. 9/7, New Haven Pride. 12-6 p.m. @ Downtown New Haven (Crown & Orange St.)
Sat. 9/13, Hartford Pride. 12-6 p.m. @ Pratt Street Historic District
Wed. 9/17, Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
Sun. 9/21, Transformation Event. 3-7 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Wed. 9/24, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Library
Observances
(7) Grandparents’ Day
(18) National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
(21-27) Bisexual Awareness Week
(23) Bisexual Day
(27) National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Volunteer Opportunities 🙌
Connect with the local LGBTQ+ community! We’d love to have your help at events. Please fill out a volunteer form if you would like to volunteer with us.
Right now, we need volunteers for:
Staffing the center with a committee member on Saturdays and Sundays
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We are stronger together!
About the Community Center 🌈
The Meriden Pride Community Center offers a wide range of free resources and support services to empower and assist the community, including:
Sexual health supplies such as male and female condoms, dental dams, and lubrication
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits, Narcan overdose prevention kits, and blood glucose meters for health monitoring
Assistance with applications for heating and renters’ reimbursement programs
Personalized help connecting to broader city and state services
Borrowing books from our LGBTQ+ library
Complimentary internet and printing access
Committed to holistic support, the center strives to address immediate and long-term needs through its inclusive and accessible offerings.
Community Center Hours
Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.
Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Donate to the Center 💝
Every donation fuels our mission to uplift the Greater Meriden LGBTQ+ community through free, accessible programming that celebrates identity, fosters belonging, and sparks joy. From inclusive workshops and peer support networks to vibrant Pride events and educational resources, we create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive. Led entirely by volunteers, our work is powered by your generosity—ensuring queer voices are heard, stories are celebrated, and no one faces barriers to connection. Together, we’re building a world where everyone can live authentically, proudly, and without compromise.