Pride Worcester starts 2024 season with launch party Thursday [Video]

With Pride Month about a month away, members of Worcester’s LGBTQ+ community are set to officially launch Pride Worcester 2024 on Thursday at the Electric Haze Hookah Bar.

Pride Worcester is a collaborative effort between organizations and members of the Greater Worcester LGBTQ+ community. The collaboration features events scheduled through June to September In celebration of LGTBQ+ culture, businesses and history in the area. The collaboration and events officially begin in June, formally recognized as Pride Month.

Katherine Aguilar, the director of community outreach, diversity and inclusion for Pride Worcester, told MassLive the launch event at Electric Haze at 26 Millbury St. will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will provide information for vendors and performers who wish to participate in events. Aguilar said there will also be karaoke and a drag performance after the launch from 9 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. for those 21 years old and …