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While Providence celebrates inclusive fun year-round, June features one of New England's largest Pride festivals, Rhode Island PrideFest.
For venues, start with The Stable for cocktails or mocktails and a friendly mixed crowd, plus a patio on mild nights.
Today, it's remained close to its roots and reputation as a safe and welcoming place for everyone while contributing to the city's vibrant nightlife.
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Winter can be fun for indoor bars and cocktails, but expect cold snaps and shorter days. EGO Providence is known for its welcoming environment and lively dance floor, while The Stable is the perfect weekend recovery destination during their weekly Sangria Sundays.And, of course, you can't forget about longstanding city staple Mirabar.
For daytime, Small Format does coffee, breakfast sandwiches, art, and a queer-friendly community feel.
Believe it or not, Mirabar's location today on Elbow Street is its fifth home in the capital city and seventh overall. It's also one of the oldest in the country.
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124 Snow St, Providence
(401) 272-9900
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| Monday | 2PM - 1AM |
| Tuesday | 2PM - 1AM |
| Wednesday | 2PM - 1AM |
| Thursday | 2PM - 1AM |
| Friday | 2PM - 2AM |
| Saturday | 12PM - 2AM |
| Sunday | 12PM - 1AM |
Welcome to Providence, a city founded on the pillars of tolerance and respect of individual beliefs and where those principles are still valued. While we are proud of many things about our home — our vibrant neighborhoods, our top-rated restaurants, eclectic arts scene and our beautiful architecture — it is our people that truly make our city special. That includes our thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city.
You can base yourself downtown and bounce between food, bars, and the riverfront, then take short rides to neighborhoods with cafes, galleries, and small venues. Come explore all that Providence has to offer.
Providence blends the quaint allure of a New England town with the dynamic flair of an urban center. June gives you Pride plus warm nights, but it’s also the busiest and pricier.The big anchor is Providence Pride, usually in June, with a festival and parade vibe that pulls in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. The bar first opened in Woonsocket in 1947 and holds the distinction as Rhode Island's oldest continually operating gay bar. Black Sheep is a go-to for pub food and drag brunch. It’s an easy weekend city, and you won’t spend your time commuting.
The Alley Catis another spot worth checking out, offering a cozy ambiance and occasional themed nights. The Illuminated Night Parade lights up Downtown Providence as it winds through the city streets among thousands of spectators. September is the sweet spot: comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and patios still feel good. It's a joyful and colorful event that promotes acceptance, visibility and solidarity within the community and beyond.
And don't think the party ends just because the sun goes down.