Essex Pride Festival Kicks Off Early

Get ready to celebrate early—Essex Pride Festival kicks off this weekend in Chittenden County, running May 29th to 31st, promising its biggest event yet with drag shows, food trucks, and a family-friendly happy hour. Founder Kris Smith Thyme says it’s all about joy and community strength, pushing back against hate by simply being unapologetically themselves. Friday night’s comedy and dance party sets the tone, while Saturday’s main event at Maple Street Park features over 100 local vendors—perfect for kicking off Pride Month with style and spirit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e787ce1d1e2cf42e