franklin lgbtq alliance

Celebrating gender and sexual diversity in Franklin, Massachusetts, since 2022.

ABOUT US

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was established in 2022 to support, raise awareness of, and build connections within, the greater Franklin LGBTQIA+ community. We celebrate gender and sexual diversity in Franklin all year round by regularly organizing book club discussions, game nights, arts-and-crafts workshops, and much more. Every June, we also organize a pride celebration in Franklin Town Common that features food, live music, family activities, and outreach opportunities for local businesses and nonprofits. Membership is always free, and all of our events are always open to the public. We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events listed below!

T-SHIRTS now available!

We have launched our 2025 T-shirt fundraiser for Franklin LGBTQ Alliance! Click here to order a T-shirt today!

Upcoming events

  • FRANKLIN PROGRESS FLAG RAISING 2O26

    SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026

    1 - 3 PM

    Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join us for Franklin’s third annual progress flag raising at Franklin Municipal Building!

  • PLANNING PARTY FOR CELEBRATE WITH PRIDE 2O26 FRANKLIN

    THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    (Rain location: Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038)

    Help us prepare for Celebrate with Pride 2026 Franklin by assembling flags, making booth markers, and more!

  • STRAWBERRY STROLL 2O26 FRANKLIN

    FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026

    4 - 8 PM

    Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Stop by our table at Strawberry Stroll 2026 Franklin!

  • FRANKLIN LGBTQ+ PRIDE FLAG PLANTING 2O26

    SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

    10 AM - 12 PM

    Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join us at Franklin’s fourth annual LGBTQ+ pride flag planting!

  • RAINBOWRRITOS FUNDRAISER

    SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

    11 AM - 10 PM

    Santa Fe Burrito Grill, 28 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Santa Fe Burrito Grill in Franklin is generously donating a portion of its proceeds on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to Franklin LGBTQ Alliance! We are calling this our “Rainbowrritos Fundraiser”! Be sure to stop by!

  • BELLFORGE PRIDE 2O26

    SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

    3 - 6 PM

    Bellforge Arts Center, 45 Hospital Road, Medfield, Massachusetts 02052

    Stop by our table at Bellforge Pride 2026!

  • FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET

    FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026

    2 - 6 PM

    Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Stop by our table at Franklin Farmers Market!

  • CELEBRATE WITH PRIDE 2O26 FRANKLIN

    SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026

    (RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026)

    12 - 4 PM

    Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join us for an afternoon of family fun, food trucks, live music, and more! Shop local vendors! Learn about local nonprofits! Show your support of gender and sexual diversity in Franklin! Click here for more information!

  • ICE CREAM SOCIAL

    THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Bring your favorite ice cream to share with everyone, and come hungry! Vegan and non-vegan options will be provided!

  • BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS

    SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026

    10 AM – 12 PM

    Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Enjoy great food with great friends at Mak's!

  • BOOK CLUB

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join our discussion on the novel IRON WIDOW by Xiran Jay Zhao! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!

  • BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026

    10 AM – 12 PM

    Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Enjoy great food with great friends at Mak's!

  • CHECK HERE REGULARLY FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS!

past events

  • BOWLING NIGHT

    THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026

    6:30 - 8:30 PM

    Pinz, 110 South Main Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757

    Join us for a night of bowling!

  • BOOK CLUB

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join our discussion on GENDER EUPHORIA, a collection of stories written by trans, non-binary, and intersex writers and edited by Laura Kate Dale! This work is available in print and as an audiobook!

  • BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS

    SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026

    10 AM – 12 PM

    Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Enjoy great food with great friends at Mak's!

  • ALL PAST EVENTS

    For a complete list of our past events, click here!

IMAGE CREDITS

  • Bellforge Pride 2026: Bellforge Arts Center

  • Book Club: GENDER EUPHORIA, edited by Laura Kate Dale: Amazon

  • Book Club: IRON WIDOW by Xiran Jay Zhao: Penguin Random House

  • Bowling Night 2026:‍ ‍Pinz

  • Brunch with Non-Scene Friends: Max Morrongiello

  • Celebrate with Pride 2026 Franklin: Robin Baidya

  • Franklin Farmers Market: Franklin Farmers Market

  • Franklin LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Planting 2026: Nicole van der Wal

  • Franklin Progress Flag Raising 2026: Nicole van der Wal

  • Header: Sadie Lemansky (Fox & Crow Photos) and Nicole van der Wal

  • Ice Cream Social:‍ ‍Delish

  • Planning Party for Celebrate with Pride 2026 Franklin: Flags for Good

  • Rainbowrritos Fundraiser: Santa Fe Burrito Grill

  • Strawberry Stroll 2026 Franklin: Franklin Matters

sponsors

Celebrate with Pride 2026 Franklin is funded in part by the following sponsors:

DONATE

Click here to donate to Franklin LGBTQ Alliance via Givebutter! We appreciate your support!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or if you would like to join our mailing list, then please email us at FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com!