Queer Connect’s Bennington Pride – Silver Sightings – 06/14/2025 – Bennington, VT

“The highlight of the weekend takes place Saturday, June 14. Queer Connect and other community leaders will march at 11 AM from Hemmings on Main St, through the four corners, to the TD Bank entrance. With roots stretching back to the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1970, Pride began as a civil rights demonstration and has evolved into a powerful symbol of resilience, unity, and advocacy.

In 2025, as LGBTQIA+ communities across the country face rising levels of discrimination, marginalization, and violence, our Pride celebration takes on even greater meaning. This year, marching together isn’t just about celebration — it’s about visibility, resilience, and standing against hate.

Our annual celebration is a testament to the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, but it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and inequalities that persist. 

As we come together to fill Main Street of Bennington with love, color, and pride, we:

• Honor the past by remembering the pioneers who paved the way,

• Celebrate the present by affirming our vibrant, diverse community, and

• Fight for the future by demanding dignity, equality, and safety for all.”