FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05/04/2025
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
City of Framingham Now Accepting Applications for Vendors & Entertainers for 2025 Pride OUT on the Block Party
FRAMINGHAM — The City of Framingham is excited to announce applications are now open for vendors, entertainers, food vendors, and more for its LGBTQIA+ Framingham Pride event, which will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
This will be the 7th year, the City of Framingham will be raising the PRIDE flag at the Memorial Building for LGBTQIA+ Pride month.
But this year, the event is expanding thanks to OUT MetroWest and the Framingham 325th Celebration Committee to include a 3-hour block party called Framingham Pride OUT on the Block.
This family-friendly celebration of Pride is expected to be a day full of entertainment, community, and inclusivity.
The day will kick off at 2 p.m. with Framingham’s Pride flag-raising ceremony, followed by the Framingham Pride OUT on the Block Party from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Framingham Pride OUT on the Block will feature a variety of activities, including food trucks, food vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a DJ, LGBTQIA+ vendors, storytime, photo booths, and more.
Organizations, businesses, and individuals interested in participating as vendors or entertainers are encouraged to apply through the city’s online form by May 15, 2025. All vendors, including food truck and local organizations, must apply if they want space at the outdoor rain or shine event.
Selected vendors will be asked to comply with all applicable City fees and permit regulations.
Non-profit organizations can participate at no cost, but will need to provide their own tent, table, chairs, and weights.
Business vendors may be charged a $50 space fee to help cover event costs, and will also be required to bring their own tent, table, chairs, and weights.
Vendors and entertainers who would like to apply can fill out the form here: Application Form.
The event is a collaborative effort between the City of Framingham, Framingham Public Schools, Framingham Public Library, Framingham 325th Celebration Committee, and OUT MetroWest, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQIA+ community in the MetroWest area.
OUT MetroWest is a Framingham-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults by creating safe and supportive spaces where they can thrive. For more information, visit www.outmetrowest.org.
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