The forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of rainbows during the fourth annual Essex Pride Weekend, a town-wide celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The cup-filling kickoff to Pride Month boasts a lineup of activities — both family-friendly and spicy — that amplify queer voices from all walks of life. The revelry includes a garlic bread picnic hangout, an adults-only comedy show and dance party, and two free film screenings. Don’t miss Saturday’s main affair at Maple Street Park, featuring performances by local students, poetry readings, a makers’ market and an exhibition honoring trans people who lost their lives to violence.
