20 Custom House Wharf
Portland, ME 04101
USA

The Equality Community Center is thrilled to be partnering with The Porthole Restaurant & Pub and Owen’s Craft Mixers to bring back the Saturday night party during #prideportland weekend.
We’re shutting down the Custom House Wharf in Portland for The Big GAY Dance Party! Have no doubt this will be the pride party of the year featuring three amazing DJs, sexy go-go dancers, some fierce drag performances. and the return of the Ferry Queens (for those whom may remember the days of the Pier Dance)! Get your VIP party boat experience tickets early because we WILL sell out!
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 6-11pm
Location: The Porthole Restaurant & Pub, Custom House Wharf, Portland
Party with DJ Jodi, DJ XO and internationally renowned DJ Robbie Leslie of Studio 54 fame!
Starring: Arabella the Goddess and Finn Gerring
Featuring: Go-Go Dancers from Kinky Slippers Burlesque
Ages 21+
Tickets:
- Advance: $25
- Day-Of: $35
- VIP Experience: $50 (includes one drink ticket; Party Boat access aboard the docked Casablanca with food, private bar and bathrooms from 8-11pm; and meet and greet with Arabella and Finn)
- Limited # of pay-what-you-can and free tickets available – email chris@eccmaine.org to request.
- Rain or shine; No refunds
Accessibility
- Announcements and performances will be ASL Interpreted.
- The Porthole Restaurant and Pub is wheelchair accessible and an additional accessible bathroom will be available.
- The VIP party boat is NOT wheelchair accessible.
- Ear plugs will be available for anyone with sound sensitivities.
Thanks to the support of The Porthole and our sponsors, ALL proceeds from ticket sales will support our capital campaign to build an affordable housing complex for LGBTQ+ and allied older adults!
Sponsorship opportunities still available! For more info please email ECC Executive Director, Chris O’Connor at chris@eccmaine.org