XioMarie LaBeija (@xiomarie.xl) was host of the performance stage, with a variety of drag performers from CT and beyond.
Sage, Rayla, and Wumi, mom and daughters, said they just HAD to come to New Haven Pride
Volunteers with Free Mom Hugs CT were encouraged by the presence of CT Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and CT State Treasurer Erick Russell.Gabriela DeJesus with Bright Raven Studio (@brightravenstudio) and Mello Mars (@m.a.n.s.a_creations), part of the Trans Haven (@peer_pride) block of vendors at Pride.
Anne Cubberly's Giant Puppets walked through Pride, eliciting big smiles from attendees.
Voter Registration was encouraged at the League of Women Voters CT table, part of the Health and Wellness Village inside the New Haven Pride Center.Adrien, Sean, and dog Yarro were excited to come in from New Milford to see new vendors and especially the Queens.
Fable Burley spoke of the continuing challenges transgender and non-binary face in CT and U.S. and the support that can be found via Trans Haven.Arachne (@the_arachne_queen), brought her style of drag to the Pride stage, bringing spooky season to the celebrations.Self-proclaimed Drag Thing Ryder Die flipped, dipped, and stunted for the crowd at the corner of Orange and Crown, as part of the live entertainment with other drag performers and live bands.
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker proudly standing with Acting Executive Director Chris Freimuth, in front of the 50 Orange St location of the New Haven Pride Center.
New Haven Pride 2026 took over the corner of Crown and Orange in front of the New Haven Pride Center, filling the corner with live music, drag performances, and vendors from the local community, including a block of artists curated by Trans Haven.