Pride 5K & Celebration
Every year, thousands of people gather for Road of Rainbows to celebrate Pride through movement, visibility, connection, and joy.
Produced by Boston Theater Company, Road of Rainbows combines a Pride 5K, community celebration, live entertainment, Orgullo Latino, and Pride Outside to create one of New England's most unique Pride experiences.
Why Road Of Rainbows Exists
Road of Rainbows was built on a simple idea: Pride should be welcoming, accessible, and community-centered.
From gender-neutral awards to ASL interpretation, every part of the event is designed to ensure people can participate as their full selves.
More than half of participants attend through free or reduced-cost registration programs because we believe cost should never be a barrier to Pride.
Many attendees arrive alone.
Many leave with new friends, new connections, and a stronger sense of community.
That spirit of belonging continues to guide everything we do.
Community impact
Road of Rainbows is more than a 5K.
It is a Pride celebration, a community gathering, a platform for queer artists, and a space where people come together to celebrate who they are.
Each year the event brings together runners, walkers, performers, volunteers, sponsors, and community members from across the region.
The finish line is only the beginning.
Queer artists
Performers
Community programs
Public events
Produced By Boston Theater Company
Road of Rainbows is produced by Boston Theater Company, a nonprofit organization that creates thoughtful experiences for, with, and about marginalized communities.
Through performance, education, wellness initiatives, and public events, we build spaces where people feel welcomed, valued, and empowered.
Road of Rainbows is one part of our larger commitment to creating community through connection, celebration, and belonging.
WHAT MAKES ROAD OF RAINBOWS DIFFERENT
INCLUSION
Gender-Neutral By Design
From registration to recognition, Road of Rainbows is intentionally designed to be gender-neutral.
ACCESSIBILITY
ASL Interpreted
Accessibility matters. Key event programming includes ASL interpretation.
COMMUNITY
Community Access
Free and reduced-cost registration is available for participants who need it.
VOICE
Orgullo Latino
A dedicated two-hour Pride celebration centered on Latin artists, culture, language, and community.
CELEBRATION
Pride Outside
A community celebration featuring live performances, artists, food, community organizations, and opportunities to connect.
NONPROFIT
Nonprofit Produced
Produced by Boston Theater Company, a nonprofit organization committed to creating community through arts, education, and events.
Pride Should Benefit The Community
Road of Rainbows exists because we believe Pride is strongest when it invests in people.
Through artists, performers, educational initiatives, community events, and accessible participation programs, we work to create opportunities for people to connect, celebrate, and thrive.
When resources extend beyond event expenses, they help strengthen year-round LGBTQ+ programming through Boston Theater Company.
Supporting Road of Rainbows is an investment in both an extraordinary Pride celebration and the community that makes it possible.
Six Years Of Community
From runners and walkers to artists, performers, volunteers, families, and first-time attendees, Road of Rainbows has become a Pride tradition built around joy, visibility, and belonging.
