Guilford Human Rights Commission

06/23/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month in Connecticut?

From festivals and parades to educational programs and community gatherings, there are events taking place across the state throughout June and beyond.

Visit the Connecticut Pride event calendar to learn more and find an event sponsored by a variety of local community organizations near you:

June is Pride Month, and there are LGBTQ celebrations and events planned for towns all over the state. Here are some of the happenings taking place in Connecticut.

06/19/2026

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth.

Today, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and recommit ourselves to building inclusive and welcoming communities.

We also recognize the work of Opal Lee, whose decades of advocacy helped lead to Juneteenth being recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. ❤️🖤💚

Learn more:
Juneteenth history: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

Opal Lee's story: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/who-opal-lee

06/16/2026

Today is Budget Referendum Day.

Your voice matters. Voting is one of the most important ways to participate in your community and make your voice heard.

If you are eligible to vote, remember to take part in today's referendum.

Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

06/12/2026

06/08/2026

Thank you Guilford Police Department for all you do for this community.
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This Pride Month, the Guilford Police Department proudly reaffirms our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community for everyone. 🏳️‍🌈

We believe that every person deserves to feel supported, and are committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, while standing up against hate, discrimination, and violence in any form. Further, that we are a safe place for reporting hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community or any other protected class.

If you experience or witness an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime or bias-related incident, please know that our officers are here to help you and you will be treated with professionalism, compassion, and respect.

We feel very lucky to serve the Guilford community and all the people who make up this amazing town.

Thank you for sharing, and please know we are a safe place. 💚

06/03/2026

The Guilford Free Library is hosting a Big Hearts Book Club story hour this Thursday, June 4th, from 4:15 - 5:15 for young children and families as part of its Pride Month programming.

These programs are designed to help children explore important social-emotional values such as kindness, empathy, and understanding through stories, discussion, and shared learning experiences. The Human Rights Commission shares this information for community awareness of local library programming.

Event details and registration information are available on the library’s website: https://guilfordfreelibrary.org/events/event/big-hearts-book-club-june-lgbtq-pride/
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Big Hearts Book Club: June ~ LGBTQ+ Pride Thursday, June 4, 2026 4:15 pm Event Details Date:Thursday, June 4, 2026 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Categories:Arts and Crafts, Book Clubs, Book Discussion, Classes and Workshops, Clubs, Development, Storytime Audience:Children Are you trying to raise caring, empat...

06/02/2026

TONIGHT! The final panel discussion about documentary series Race: The Power of An Illusion is tonight(Tuesday June 2nd) at 6pm at the Guilford Library. Sponsored by the Shoreline Racial Justice Alliance, the panel will include local experts from the ACLU-CT, the Alex Breanne Corporation, the CT Social Equity Council and Southern Connecticut State University.

For more information and to register for this free event, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-the-power-of-an-illusion-a-three-part-documenary-tickets-1986545348614?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawSLm6tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4UEpsVVJQUm1DVGNTVmJXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgb2ZnC8c9nmvDQwH5bZUFsZ2pFSBzWWIfuAhViLSZAWATMKD5gSaWeVLJr5_aem_7XF19uIFVCm2PJb3ha7ffw

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

June is a time to celebrate the contributions, history, and diversity of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities and to reflect on the importance of dignity, respect, and belonging for all.

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing information and stories that highlight Pride history and the ongoing pursuit of equality and human rights.
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