Events

Pride Parade

2024

Timeline

We will be lined up in Monument Square by 12pm, and the parade will wind its way down to Deering Oaks park by 2:30pm. There will be a Pride Festival happening in Deering Oaks until 6pm that day.

Please arrive at the Porteous Lobby of the College by 11:15am on Saturday, June 15th. We will be taking a group photo and generally going over procedure before making our way down to our parade spot. 

Dresscode

  • If you screenprinted a shirt this past April with the limited edition logo, please wear that
  • If you were unable to attend that event, please wear your brightest MECA&D/MECA/Portland School of Art shirt.
  • Self expression is an important part of being an artist & of being queer (or an ally!) so the rest of your outfit should be comfortable to walk in and as loud/proud/bright as you want it to be.
  • Our official "colors" for the event are CMYK

Good things to bring

  • A refillable water bottle
  • Sunscreen and/or bug spray
  • A fan/sunglasses
  • Rain gear, depending on the forecast
  • Pride flags, regalia, etc
  • Friends/Partners/Family members! All are welcome to walk with us as a part of our extended community!! If your loved ones don't own Maine College of Art & Design merch, please let them know that the dress code is as bright as possible or something cyan/magenta/yellow

Questions?

Visit Pride Portland's website for general questions about the parade and other Pride events.

Contact our organizer, Elyse Grams MFA '20, for questions about specifics at elyse.grams-staff@meca.edu