Is car culture, gay culture? We’ll find out at our first Gay Car Show! Come show off your “car” regardless of style. All vehicles with “wheels” and an “engine” are allowed. What does that mean? you tell us. If you can legally get it there, we will welcome it as an entrant. Totally normal cars are encouraged to apply as well. All vehicles will be eligible for a grand prize in the following categories:

• Well Dressed Subaru: The only rule is that it is a Subaru. Non-Lesbians also encouraged to apply. Limited edition decal available to all participants.

• Best Butch: Embodies all the best that comes with masculinity. This applies to the vehicle not the driver.

• Fabulous Femme: She’s sleek! She’s gorgeous! She’s got style! This applies to the vehicle not the driver.

• Enigmatic Enby: ??????? The non-binary person planning this event is not sure what this category is but we’ll know the winner when we see it.

• Freakshow: Because non-binary is too restrictive of a category. Vehicles/things in this category need to have their freak flag flying high.

• Best Ally: You are gay but your car does not need to be. We are looking for normal as normal can be.

The organizers reserve the right to add categories on the day of if it seems like a good idea.

Join Great Falls Pride for Pride Prom on Saturday, June 13th for a night of community, fun and celebration!

From 5pm until 10pm (see * below!), dance the night away at 2026 Pride Prom at The Franco Center in Lewiston. We will have a lineup of DJs including Red Tide, so be dressed to impress and dance!

We will have a photo area and other fun activities, as well as snacks and a bar where you can purchase beer, wine, and drinks. Looking for some more substantial food? Join L-A It’s Happening Queer for Second Saturday at the Blue Feather for Second Saturday from 5 until 8 for a sit down meal and great conversation. All venues are accessible.

*All ages from 5pm - 7:30pm and ages 18+ from 7:30pm - 10pm.

Just like the Lewiston Contradance you know and love but a little bit gayer. No experience or partner needed. All dances are taught and led. Like all Lewiston Contradances, this dance will feature gender-free calls.

Beginners' lesson at 7PM, dancing from 7:30-10.

Bring a water bottle to refill from our cooler and help yourself to our plentiful snack table during the break.

Sliding scale: adults $15-25, teens & students $5, kids 12 & under free. No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay what you can! We'd love to dance with you!

Volunteers who commit in advance get free admission--please email lewistoncontradance@gmail.com to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you at The Vault for a very special Pride themed beverage tasting. The options will include wines from LGBTQ artisans and brands that uplift the community. Representatives from the distributors will be on hand to answer your questions about the selections. Come try something new!

The Vault is an accessible venue and free parking is available on the street and in city owned garages.

"Gender? I Hardly Know Her!" Gender is all around us, but do any of us really know her? We all engage with gender. From little daily interactions to big life changes, we are all floating sea of cultural norms and expectations that we are always having a conversation with. We hope you can join us for a night of gender joy on stage as part of Great Falls Pride Week celebrations.

L/A Arts is an accessible venue and free parking is available on the street or in city owned garages.

Interested in telling a story? email itshappeningqueer@gmail.com. As always, take our theme descriptions as a starting point, but don't let them limit you. We invite stories that invert this theme in creative ways and go in unexpected directions.

Indulge your creative side with our friends at Ellard Studios. Carve your own block and use Ellard Studio’s screens to print your own t-shirt or bandana! If you can spare a t-shirt or bandana to donate, that would be amazing!

Please consider making a donation to help cover the costs of this creative event! Ellard Studios is on the second floor and can only be accessed via stairs.

Join us for another special edition of Queers in Gear for Pride! This ride will be a party-paced (think parade!) group ride along the Androscoggin River. The route will be mostly on bike paths and quiet back roads. Meet at Baxter Brewing by 5:50! We will have a social hour after the ride at Baxter.

Think your bike might need something? Our friends at Rainbow Bicycle are offering a free safety check until 5/23 on any bicycle participating in the ride. Don’t wait!

Forage Market is hosting us for Board Game Night! They’ll have delicious treats on hand and fabulous beverages available for purchase. We will have plenty of games to choose from but feel free to bring your own to share.

Join us as we keep the celebrations going at the Great Falls Pride Afterparty! Come hang out with your community. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, there will be a DJ spinning more pride classics than you can shake a stick (or your booty) at. Of course there will be plenty of great drinks on tap from our hosts.

A special thanks to Olive Pit for hosting again. Last year was a blast and we’re excited to continue a tradition of good vibes and great friends!

NEW STARTING LOCATION: Meet at the corner of Great Falls Plaza and Court Street in Auburn. You can still park in the Mechanics Row garage and walk over.

Join us for the Great Falls Pride Festival & March to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in greater Lewiston Auburn!

The day's festivities will start with a gathering at the corner of Great Falls Plaza and Court Street in Auburn at 10:00 am. At 10:30 am, we will march from Auburn to Lewiston via the Longley Bridge then continue down Lincoln Street to Simard Payne Park.

After some brief remarks, you can enjoy the Lewiston Farmers’ Market and the Great Falls Pride Festival in the park. Can’t wait to see you there!

***Please note: Maine can have unpredictable weather! Please come prepared. The march route is step free and about a mile. Feel free to bring signs and rock a great outfit!

Join us for an all-ages story hour with local drag icon Ophelia at Quiet City Books in Lewiston. She’ll be reading from a variety of books including one from a local author. Quiet City is located on the lower floor and can only be accessed via stairs. Free parking is available on the street and at all city parking garages.