OGUNQUIT, Maine — Ogunquit Pride is back with hot air balloon rides,parties, dances, andevena show featuring the"best of burlesque and drag from Maine andNew York City."
The three days of festivities starts Friday,May 31, with a kick-off party at 5:30p.m., featuring live music at the West Meadow Pub at the Meadowmere Resort.
The party continues on Saturday with a flag-raising ceremony, a picnic in the park, Pride Tea, and the"Burlesque Beyond the Beach"drag show with Reverend Legs Malone.
On Sunday, there is a Pride Drag Brunch featuring Cherry Lemonade, a Heals & Harness Tea Dance, and a Drag King show with Piper Allnight.
Here’sa look at the special events taking place during Ogunquit Pride.
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Ogunquit Pride Kick-off Party at Mainestreet
Pride kicks off with two parties, one at 5:30 p.m. at the West Meadow Pub at the Meadowmere Resort and another at 9 p.m. with DJ Aga at Mainestreet.
The West Meadow Pub will have live music by Lee Ross, Pride co*cktails, and festive fun to welcome guests to Ogunquit Pride.
Mainestreet will host an Ogunquit Pride Month Kick-off Party with DJ Aga"spinning the hottest beats."
"It'sgoing to be an electrifying evening celebrating love, diversity, and community,"according to Mainestreet.
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Pride flag-raising ceremony
Former Maine Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau joins the Ogunquit community and friends for opening ceremonies on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Park. The ceremony,mc’dby Blake fromMaine’sCoast 93.1, includes a flag raising, speakers and music, followed by all participantsjoining in to carrya giant Pride flag from Veterans Park to Dorothea Jacobs Grant Common.
Before heading to Saturdaymorning’sflag raising, take in Ogunquit by air with a free ride aboard RE/MAX RealtyOne’shot air balloon, launching from Agamenticus Field from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Picnic in the Park, Party in the Cove and Pride Tea
The celebration continues Saturday at Grant Common with Picnic in the Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with live music featuring Lynn Deeves and CaroleWise,and entertainment by DJ Don. In addition to the music, LGBTQ+ vendors and their allies will be on hand.
A Party in the Cove, featuring live music from Lisa Mills and the Ocean Ave.Band, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. while at Mainestreet, there will bea Pride Tea and free BBQ at 3 p.m.
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Burlesque Beyond the Beach at the Leavitt Theatre
Reverend Legs Malone, the minister with the 34.5-inch inseam, returns to the Leavitt Theatre with"Burlesque Beyond the Beach"at 8 p.m.
"'Burlesque Beyond the Beach'is packed with delight, mirth and magic!,"according to theshow'sdescription."Raffle prizes, dance contestsandso much more - come see what the buzz is all about!"
The show features Peekaboo Pointe, The Maine Attraction, Tansy, Vivian Vice, Raya Sunshine and stage kitten extraordinaire La Petite Mystique.
Leavitt Theatre will also host a Drag King show on Sunday at 10 p.m. featuring Piper Allnight.
"Enjoy a night of dulcet tones & roMANce as DragKing,PiperAllnight,sings an hour of iconic tunes from across the ages, with the perfect splash of rainbow flavor,"theshow'sdescription states.
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More drag shows atMainestreet
Mainestreet will host the"Dance, Edie, Dance!"drag show at 8 p.m.Saturdayfollowed by Dueling Drag Divas at 9:30 p.m.
"Dance, Edie, Dance!"features drag sensation Edie, who will have you dancing in your seat.
Dueling Drag Divasis billedas an"outrageously offensive comedy drag show"with all live singing.
There will also be dancing with DJ Steve Sidewalk at 9 p.m. and with DJ Ken at 10:30 p.m.
Drag Brunch, Tea Dance andOgunquit’sGot Talent
Sunday’sevents kick off with Drag Brunch atNikanosfeaturing entertainment by Cherry Lemonade atnoon,followed at Mainestreet at 3 p.m. with a Heels & Harness Tea Dance.
Sunday’skey event isOgunquit’sGot Talent at 7 p.m., a fundraiser for the Frannie Peabody Center at Mainestreet.
Hosted by Minerva Maine, the showputs the spotlight onyou and your talents. Whetheryou'rea singer, dancer, magician, comedian, or have a unique skill, the stage at Mainestreet Ogunquit is eagerly awaiting your performance.
Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased online atmainestreetogt.com/tickets.
Ogunquit businesses show their pride
Ogunquit Playhouse will be highlighting Pride during its performances of“Waitress”(through June 8) and“Crazy for You”(beginning June 13) by lighting up the theatre in rainbow colors throughout the month.
Businesses throughout Ogunquit will be announcing other promotions, events, and fundraisers throughout the month.For the most up-to-date schedule with full details, visit https://www.ogunquit.org/ogunquit-pride/.
The festival is brought to you by title sponsor Kennebunk Savings Bank; premier sponsors Village Food Market and Perkins Cove Pottery Shop; associate sponsors Ogunquit Playhouse and Omelette Factory; and supporting sponsors Aland Realty, Backyard Coffeehouse, Edward Jones/Jackie Pampinella, Nikanos, and SweetPea’sIce Cream.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Ogunquit Pride 2024: Here's everything you need to know
