🌈 Join Us for an Unforgettable Celebration! 🌈
This year, Pay What You Can online or at the gate and be a part of a vibrant, inclusive celebration of love, diversity, and acceptance! Help us keep the spirit of Pride alive.
✨ Your support—big or small—makes a huge impact! Together, we create a space where everyone belongs. Let’s celebrate, uplift, and shine bright! 💖
See you there—loud, proud, and unapologetically you! 🏳️🌈
Milton Pride is Co-Presented by The Milton Theatre and Sussex Pride!
Saturday, June 14, 2025 4-8pm
In our little corner of the world, LOVE leads the way! Milton Pride 2025 is a celebration for EVERYONE—neighbors, families, allies, and friends—because acceptance, kindness, and community belong to us all. Whether you’re here to cheer, learn, or simply feel the joy… you’re welcome exactly as you are. Let’s come together and celebrate Milton, a SMALL TOWN… with a BIG HEART!
The Milton Theatre and Sussex Pride are proud to announce PRIDE FEST 2025. We invite the community to join us in coming together to celebrate diversity, love, and equality. We have an amazing line up of unique vendors and food trucks, something for everybody!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our yearly sponsor Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, our volunteers, and staff. Without whom this celebration would not be possible!
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Be a part of the experience by Donating to Milton Pride 2025.
Milton Pride 2025 in Milton, DE is more than just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community by fostering an environment of acceptance and equality. With your support, we aim to create an unforgettable experience that not only celebrates the LGBTQ+ community but also promotes the values of inclusivity and unity.
This collaboration between Milton Theatre and Sussex Pride aims to bring an exciting new opportunity for both organizations to support our community! Sponsorship proceeds support Milton Pride 2025 presented by Sussex Pride and Milton Theatre.
Opportunities for Business Sponsorships and individual donations!
Frequently Asked Questions
NO outside food or drink will be permitted into the festival grounds. Please enjoy the food and beverages offered by our vendors.
NO large bags or coolers will be permitted. All large bags or coolers are subject to search by festival staff.
This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
Check back for more information soon!
Paint the Town Rainbow
Join the vibrant and inclusive community of Milton, Delaware as we “Paint The Town Rainbow” this June in honor of Pride Month! Celebrate Pride with us by hanging your rainbow or Pride flag outside your home or business for all of June! WANT TO GET FEATURED? Send your pictures to [email protected] or tag us on social media!
#paintthetownrainbow
Entertainment Schedule
Quayside Stage: 4PM - Christine Havrilla
Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla has been touring for 25 years, bringing her “Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock” to audiences everywhere. She has shared the stage with KT Tunstall, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin, America, & Howard Jones to name a few. With her latest EP “California Night” (2023), Christine now has 13 Albums + 3 Eps as she continues to write and perform solo , duo, and with her band Gypsy Fuzz. John Vettese from WXPN’s The Key raves, “Rock and roll singer-songwriter Christine Havrilla has been a local favorite since the 90s, and her high-energy music is kindred in spirit with Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, & Lucinda Williams” Christine can also be found playing bass with Mama’s Black Sheep! Colleen Clark (Salisbury, MD), from Christine’s band, brings her musical magic and joins the holiday shows on electric guitar + bass
Quayside Stage: 5:30PM - Magnolia Applebottom & Friends
Magnolia Applebottom is a world class cabaret performer from Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Applebottom is a mid-life crisis at its finest. She’s kooky, she’s cool, she barley finished school but she knows how to put a smile on any face. So like her page and share her antics with your friends. Maybe go to a Magnolia Applebottom show!
Quayside Stage: 6:45PM - Mama's Blacksheep
Mama’s Black Sheep is the soulful collaboration of singer-songwriters Ashland Miller (guitar/vocals) and Laura Cerulli (drums/vocals). Together, this duo creates a blend of hit worthy originals and covers with a unique spin. Each song allows you to travel with time, whether you’re swinging to Country, Rocking to Pop, Grooving to Soul, or swaying to the Blues; there’s always something to move your body and stir your soul! Mama’s Black Sheep has four well-received CD’s to their credit and are celebrating 15 Years of making music together in 2023.
Taste the Rainbow
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delectable adventure as a colorful array of food trucks descends upon Milton Pride 2025! Our culinary partners are bringing a fusion of flavors that mirror the diversity and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community.
From savory to sweet, our curated selection of food trucks promises a diverse range of mouthwatering delights. Immerse yourself in a spectrum of flavors that match the rainbow of Pride! Indulge in dishes bursting with color and creativity, each bite a celebration of diversity and inclusion.
Check out them out below:
Vendor Opportunities
Embrace Diversity, Join Our Pride Fest Celebration!
Milton Pride 2025 is a fantastic platform to celebrate diversity, inclusion and equality. These values resonate deeply with our organization. We are looking for vendors whose values align perfectly with the spirit of PRIDE and are eager to contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of Pride!
- Explore and support local LGBTQ+ businesses and organizations offering a diverse range of products and services.
- Dive into the vibrant world of rainbow-themed merchandise, clothing, and accessories.
- Discover valuable resources and information from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
- Immerse yourself in the creativity of LGBTQ+ artists showcasing their unique talents.
Milton Pride wouldn’t be complete without the vibrant energy and diversity brought by our vendors. Make sure to visit the vendor booths and make your Pride experience even more special!
Save the date and join us for a celebration of love, diversity, and community at Milton Pride 2025!
See our vendors below:
Kids Fest
Sponsored in part by the YMCA of Delaware, the Milton Pride celebration offers a fun-filled experience for kids of all ages! Young attendees can get creative with a variety of arts & crafts activities, where they’ll have the chance to make colorful keepsakes and express themselves through art. The YMCA will also be leading interactive, healthy-kid activities designed to get kids moving, laughing, and learning all at once.
One of the highlights for our energetic guests? A massive 50-foot, 2-lane inflatable obstacle course! Kids can race each other through this exciting challenge, filled with twists, turns, and plenty of bounce.
Bring the whole family and let the kids join in on the fun while celebrating community, creativity, and pride!
Be a Pride Fest Volunteer
Milton Pride is not just an event; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and unity. Behind the scenes, a dynamic force of volunteers is gearing up to transform this gathering into an unforgettable experience. Get ready to meet a passionate group of individuals dedicated to creating a space where everyone can embrace their true colors.
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of roles such as assisting with decorations, serving at the bar, and more. Best of all, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to making Milton Pride 2025 memorable for everyone who attends. Join our passionate group of individuals dedicated to creating a space where everyone can embrace their true colors by signing up to be a volunteer today!
We rely on our volunteers to help make every event fantastic. If you have questions about becoming a volunteer, please reach out to [email protected].
