6th Annual Ridgefield Pride In The Park, In Photos

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ridgefield kicked off Pride Month on June 1 with the 6th Annual Pride in the Park from noon to 3pm in Ballard Park.

Here's what it looked like.

Captions by Ridgefield CT Pride organizer Alisa Trachtenberg

Front: Senators Julie Kushner. Ceci Maher, Alisa Trachtenberg, Rep. Aimee Berger-Girvalo, Emmett Joyce, Rep Savet Constantine, Mary Joyce; Back: Selectpersons Barbara Manners, Sean Connelly

Senator Ceci Maher, event organizer Alisa Trachtenberg, Selectpersons Barbara Manners, Sean Connelly, Representatives Aimee Berger-Girvalo and Savet Constantine cheer as Senator Julie Kushner talks to the crowd at Ridgefield’s 6th annual Pride in the Park which took place on June 1, 2025.

Fiona Kolaj, from New Haven: "My experience at Ridgefield pride was awesome! I got to demonstrate some of my aerial sport abilities in a safe and receptive setting to a great community!"

Lucy Cigarettes, Bethel: "Ridgefield Pride was an absolutely beautiful, inclusive, and joyous event. Seeing so many people come out to celebrate, support, and connect was lovely. I was fortunate enough to see the School of Rock perform an Ozzy song, I got to do aerial stuff with my friends, and I met so many awesome people. Visibility, positivity, and community are all so vital, and I am tremendously grateful for all of the people who labored to make this possible and everyone who attended. Having heard the event has grown over the years, I am very excited to see what next June brings. Thank you so much, Ridgefield Pride, for an absolutely wonderful time!"

Robyn Higley, Vycki Higley, and Ruby: Ridgefield native, Vycki Higley, sporting a colorful Free Mom Hugs dinosaur Pride t-shirt said, “I raised my daughters and granddaughter here and am glad that the town is involved in equality.”

Pride in the Park is perfect for the whole family! Zach Hudson & Tom Cunningham gathered by the gazebo with their children Will, Cian and Zoe in anticipation of the parade. “Thanks to Ridgefield Pride for supporting real love, real freedom, real community and real family values,” said Tom Cunningham

Adam Brodrick with his fabulous team at their Hair Flair Station was the hit of Pride in the Park. Attendees lined up to have their hair done with accessories and rainbow glitter. Adam Broderick: "I think it is a privilege to be here since the beginning and see how the event has grown. It shows increasing awareness. Seeing the community celebrate lgbtq+ rights is amazing and we are grateful to have been a part of it."

First time attendees Gail and Herb Glick came down from the Hartford area to attend Pride in the Park with their granddaughter, Eva Trachtenberg and chatted with Denise Santangelo from Spire Therapy. “This was the most amazing experience. I was overwhelmed by the participation, dedication and enthusiasm of the exhibitors and attendees,” gushed Herb. “We couldn’t stop smiling,” added Gail.

Harris Falk was feeling the Pride from head to toe!

Hopeton and Ramon Jacobs-Shaw with their children Simi and Storm enjoyed a game of Corn Hole on June 1st at Ridgefield CT Pride in the Park. Ramon Jacobs-Shaw: “It has been nice to be amongst community where our family is seen and heard.”

Tanya Hughes, Executive Director of the Connecticut Commision on Human Rights and Opportunities with her grandchild and fellow Commissioner, Alex Harris: “We just want to make sure that everyone knows that we are still open and actively taking complaints and enforcing our State and federal anti discrimination laws. We are stronger together and must ban together in solidarity to fight the misinformation and destructive forces that are coming out of the federal government,” said Hughes.

The Ridgefield Chorale performed to a large crowd at Ridgefield’s Pride in the Park

"We moved to Ridgefield because it seemed like such a family friendly town and having such a great pride event further proves that," said Alissa Recck.

"Having a mom and a stepmom, we really value inclusivity and Ridgefield really exemplifies that," Marcus Recck said.

Jenna Dubin helped run a variety of crafting activities at the Congregation Shir Shalom booth at Ridgefield Pride in the Park.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church getting ready to march in the Pride Parade at Ridgefield’s Pride in the Park 2025.

Lily Camera and Issie Boissonnault from Rodier Flowers helped prepare bows to line Main Street in honor of Pride Month. Boissonnault, commented, “It makes me happy to be able to participate. It is a wonderful cause.”

Frankie Belden who attended pride with friend Art Luca summed it up, "Pride is awesome!"