Haverhill Pride Celebrates Community Sponsors and Lead Partner for “Random Axe of Kindness” Event
Madam Zapple, a drag queen local to Haverhill Massachusetts, on stage talking to audience members at Random Axe of Kindness, Haverhill Pride’s first fundraising event on April 25, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Haverhill, MA — As excitement builds for Haverhill’s first-ever Pride Parade, Haverhill Pride is excited to recognize the incredible support of the local businesses and organizations helping bring this historic event to life.
Taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, and powered by the Haverhill Art Walk, this celebration is about more than just a parade—it’s about creating joyful, inclusive spaces that uplift LGBTQ+ voices, foster community, and honor the beautiful diversity of identities that make Haverhill shine.
A special spotlight goes to Wicked Axe, our lead sponsor for the pre-Pride fundraising event, “Random Axe of Kindness,” which welcomed 200 attendees on Friday, April 25. This one-night-only event was an unforgettable evening of drag performances, live DJ sets, dancing, and a pop-up Glitter Booth experience by The Artist Loft—all in celebration of community, visibility, and joy. It was the perfect way to kick off Pride season while raising more than $6,000 for parade programming.
“Wicked Axe is proud to host the Haverhill Pride event fundraiser as part of our commitment to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community. We believe in creating a space where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Partnering with Haverhill Pride allows us to give back while fostering a fun, uplifting environment for all.” — Amanda Mann, Director of Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, Wicked Axe
We’re also incredibly grateful to the following local sponsors, whose generosity and partnership are helping to ensure that Pride in Haverhill is not only possible, but powerful:
Wicked Axe
Brad Aitken & Sons Trucking & Excavation
UU Church of Haverhill
BC Media Productions
Stem
Pentucket Bank
Off Season Sports & Physical Therapy
Anna Jaques Hospital
Flowers by Steve
I Pazzi
G's Texas Southern Flare
Greater Haverhill Indivisible
Sing Like A Bird
The Time Machine
The Artist Loft
Cedardale Health and Fitness
There are still many ways to support Haverhill Pride. Whether you're an individual looking to make a contribution or a downtown venue interested in joining the Drag Queen Pub Walk—a drag show pub crawl happening the day of the parade and Art Walk—we want you to be part of this movement.
Visit www.creativehaverhill.org/haverhill-pride to learn more, become a sponsor, or join the celebration.
Haverhill Pride is a program of Creative Haverhill, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting arts, culture, and community. Together, we’re building something joyful, inclusive, and truly historic.