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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | June 15
Meriden Pride Community Center
Rain? We don’t know her.
Last weekend, Meriden Pride joined the festivities at Middletown Pride. We marched in the parade alongside other local pride organizations, drag queens, and community organizations. We had a booth on the green (thanks to those who stopped by!) and enjoyed talking with everyone. For some of us, it was our first Pride event.
We were even briefly highlighted on NBC CT! Our very own committee member, Fae, appeared as the thumbnail image:
June shouldn’t be the only month we celebrate Pride. To extend the celebrations, Meriden Pride’s Pride Fest is on August 16. Mark your calendars!
-The Meriden Pride Team
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June Events 🏳️🌈
Wed. 6/18. Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride
Sat. 6/21, TRANS-formation Event. 3-7 p.m. @ Meriden Pride. Sign up for a fashion consultation (all are welcome!)
Wed. 6/25, Craft Night: Rainbow suncatchers! 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Public Library
Fri. 6/27, Queer Potluck. 6-8 p.m. @ United Universalist Church in Meriden
Sat. 6/28, Pride in the Library. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. @ Merden Public Library
Sat. 6/28, Waterbury PrideFest. Noon-4 p.m. @ ACES at Chase School Grounds
Sun. 6/29, Creative Writing and Poetry Workshop. 3-4 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Sun. 6/29, Juneteenth Celebration with Meriden/Wallingford NAACP. 3-6 p.m. @ The Meriden Green, 77 State St.
Observances
PRIDE MONTH!
(19) Juneteenth
(26) Marriage Equality
(27) HIV Testing Day
(28) Stonewall Day
(30) Queer Day of Faith
This Moment in Queerstory🪶
Pride Month in Meriden
On Sunday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m., Meriden came together to celebrate the passing of a resolution to raise the Pride flag every June “until we don’t need it anymore.”
Founder and Chair of Meriden Pride, Branddon Arroyo, shared a few remarks. This is a snippet of his speech:
“We are not a town of hollow gestures. We are gardeners of justice, and this flag is our pledge to keep pulling weeds of prejudice wherever they take root. Together, we declare: Hate has no home here. Fear has no future here. Only love—fierce, unapologetic, and alive—will write our story. You belong.”
Volunteer Opportunities 🙌
Connect with the LGBTQ+ community this summer! We’d love to have your help at events. Please fill out a volunteer form if you would like to volunteer with us.
All hands on deck for Meriden Pride Fest on August 16
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.