BAAM at The Gem and the Telstar High School Civil Rights Team present the third annual Bethel Pride on Thursday, June 26th, a day of LGBTQIA+ celebration!

Join us in the lobby from 3:00 to 5:30 pm to connect with local artists and community organizations, including OUT Maine and more. It’s a great opportunity to support local creativity and pick up important resources.

At 3:30 pm, Ricky Rainbow Beard takes the stage with The Rainbow Beard Show—a joyful, all-ages performance filled with puppets, games, stories, videos, and surprise guests! This special edition explores the theme of DRESS-UP. What does it mean to dress up? When and why do we do it? Come find out in this playful and thoughtful show.

At 5:30 we’ll wrap up the evening with a fabulous, family-friendly drag performance featuring some of Maine’s most talented queens. You won’t want to miss it!

SCHEDULE
3:00 Artists & Organizations set up in the lobby, food available for purchase

3:30 The Rainbow Beard Show with Ricky Rainbow Beard

5:30 Family-Friendly Drag Performance

Tickets for the Rainbow Beard Show and the Family Friendly Drag Performance are “Pay What You Can” benefiting the Telstar High School Civil Rights Team & Bethel Area Arts & Music. A suggested donation of $10 per show is recommended.

If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to the Telstar High School Civil Rights Team.

Security will be on-site for your comfort and safety.