Pride in the Park

Pride in the Park 2024

Saturday, June 8th, 2024, 12pm-8pm 

(RAIN DATE JUNE 9th, 2023)

Event Location:

Veterans Memorial Park

42 Seaview Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06855

Times:

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

*** General Admission is free ***

Parking:

Parking at Veterans Memorial Park is reserved for handicap parking only (with permit). Without an accessibility parking permit tag, you will not be permitted to park on-site. 

If you need any accessibility accommodations, please let us know by emailing pride@ctpridecenter.org

General Admission Parking:

Parking is available at Maritime Garage (14 minute walk; 23 Marshall St.), The SoNo Collection Garage (20 minute walk; 100 N. Water St.), or Webster Street Municipal Parking Lot (16 minute walk; 55 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive). Please do not park in surrounding streets as a courtesy to our neighbors.

Please check back soon for information on shuttles!

Guests are encouraged to utilize rideshares and carpools due to limited parking on site. Designated drop-off and pick-up spots for Uber and Lyft will be located on the first right inside the main parking entrance. 

Schedule:

Pride in the Park will run from 12 pm - 8 pm. 

Check back soon for our list of performers and schedule!

Beverages:

Bar area is accessible with a wristband only. Wristbands can be purchased at the TCC tent next to the bar area with valid ID. You must purchase beverage tickets in advance before entering the bar area.

Beer Tickets = $8

Liquor Tickets = $11

Check back soon for our list of beverages!

Food:

Food and beverages will be provided by food trucks on-site. Check back soon for the list!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this event dog/pet-friendly?

• Veterans Memorial Park does not allow dogs or other animals. We love your pets, but due to safety concerns (and park rules), only service animals are allowed at the event. 

Can I bring outside food or beverages?

• You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages! Please do not bring your own alcohol; only alcohol purchased at our VIP tent is permitted. 

What else should I bring?

• This is our time to celebrate with one another - we love to see folks decked out in all their Pride gear! Please feel free to bring blankets, folding chairs, and whatever else you’d like to have to sit in front of the stage and enjoy the performances. Sunscreen and water are always recommended, though water will be available for purchase from our vendors.

Where should I park? 

• Parking at Veteran’s Memorial Park is limited to vendors and individuals with accessibility placards. Please plan to make other arrangements for parking so we can ensure that all in our community are able to attend the event.
• Parking is available at Maritime Garage (14 minute walk; 23 Marshall St.), The SoNo Collection Garage (20 minute walk; 100 N. Water St.), or Webster Street Municipal Parking Lot (16 minute walk; 55 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive).
• Please check back soon for information on shuttles.
• Please do not park in surrounding streets as a courtesy to our neighbors. 

What alternative transportation can I use?

• Norwalk Transit bus Rte 11 - Fort Point & Seaview Ave. / Vets Park - Stop 137 
• Metro-North - South Norwalk stop
• Guests are encouraged to utilize rideshares and carpools due to limited parking on site. Designated drop-off and pick-up spots for Uber and Lyft will be located on the first right inside the main parking entrance. 
  
  

What can I expect at Pride in the Park?

• Pride in the Park is a celebration of identity and community. There will be many vendors and partners with goodies, giveaways, and information about local services, performances from local creative talent, events for families and children, and food and beverages available for purchase. 
  
  

Do you need to buy tickets?

• Pride in the Park is free and open to the public, with food and beverages available for purchase.

What items can I not bring to Pride in the Park?

• Prohibited items include: outside alcoholic beverages, dogs/pets, firearms, fireworks, weapons, speakers, off road vehicles (electric wheelchairs okay), narcotics, any solicitation or distribution materials not approved by TCC.

Will there be photography at the event?

• Triangle Community Center will have our own photographers at the event, who will be wearing lanyards. We understand that many in our community would like to celebrate Pride and not be worried about being photographed. We will have volunteers distributing wristbands to anyone who would like to signal to our photographers that they would not like to be photographed.
• Everyone is, of course, welcome to take as many pictures and videos with their friends, family, and loved ones as they like, as well as our awesome performers!

Will I be able to meet the headlining performers? 

• Meet & Greet tickets will be available for purchase at the event! Check back soon for more information.

Can I volunteer? 

• Absolutely! Our volunteer sign-up form can be found at this link. Folks 12 and older are welcome to volunteer alongside an adult.