Campus Plays Host to First LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party

a person performing a song

Photos by Matthew Conde

“We have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are.” -- Sylvia Rivera 

With these words in mind, Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Colleges of the Fenway played host to their first ever LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party on June 29.  

Stretching across Wentworth’s campus, the event was open to the community and featured live performances, food trucks, games, an obstacle course, a mechanical unicorn, and resource tables. 

Partners and sponsors included Greater Boston PFLAG, Nicole Mazzeo, The Network/LaRed, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Fenway Health, Triangle Program, Bagly inc., Wentworth Center for Wellness, and Wentworth Library.  

person riding a mechanical unicorn
three women display temporary tattoos on arms
man looking off into the distance
person performing a song
woman wearing sunglasses
women sitting at a table