Peninsula Pride hosts Drag Party in Brooklin

The event was one of a series of pride events in local communities throughout June

July 1, 2026

By Staff

BROOKLIN—Peninsula Pride hosted a Drag Party on June 28, drawing 200 participants to the Brooklin event.

The evening kicked off with a performance by local band Old County Road. State Representative for House District 16 Nina Milliken and her three kids took the stage to talk about the “importance of tolerance, love for our fellow community members, and creating safe spaces to be who we are,” a release said.

State Representative for House District 16 Nina Milliken and her three kids took stage to talk about the importance of ‘love and acceptance.’ Photo courtesy of Peninsula Pride.

Hot dogs, curly fries, lobster rolls, and tostadas were available, as was homemade ice cream at Astro, the release said. Peninsula Pride offered free soft drinks for kids.

Hanna B. Designs set up a pop-up shop, selling “vintage and homemade clothing and accessories,” the release said. Brooklin residents Lola Blake and Fisher Tollhauser ran a free glitter bar, offering “festive face glitter for attendees throughout the evening.” The event also featured a photo booth with props, the release said, and Astro turned its interior space into a dance floor after the band finished its set.

Participants in the colorful event enjoyed local foods, ice cream, and a free glitter bar. Photos courtesy of Peninsula Pride.

A queer art lecture by Christopher Brumfield on June 29 was the final event of the 2026 Peninsua Pride series.

For more information about Peninsula Pride events, visit their Instagram page.

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