The Summer Party

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
⌚ Noon – 3 pm
📍 Pond House Cafe: 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford
💅 Dress: Open-Air Festive

Equality CT invites you to join us at the The Summer Party, an evvent bringing together community leaders, advocates, partners, and supporters for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and purpose. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare access, and safety are under increasing attack nationwide, your participation directly supports Equality CT’s advocacy, organizing, and policy work to protect and advance equality across Connecticut. Through your partnership, we will continue building a stronger, safer, and more equitable future for Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ community.

Purchase Tickets | Become a Sponsor | Advertise with The Summer Party

+What are the benefits of sponsorship?

Questions about sponsorship? Send an email to Matt Blinstrubas.

+How much are tickets?

Early bird tickets purchased by August 10 are $175. On August 11, tickets are $200.

A bundle of 10 tickets is $1,500.

The deadline to purchase tickets is August 20, 2026.

Tickets are on sale here.

+What does Open-Air Festive mean?

The Pond House is giving us the best of both worlds. We’ve reserved both the indoor and outdoor spaces, so if the weather cooperates, expect cocktails, conversation and celebration on the patio. Think summer chic – the patio is your runway.

+What ad sizes are available?
Ad SizeDimensions (H x W)Cost
Full Page8″ x 5″ (trim)$250
Half Page3.875″ x 5.0″ (trim)$125
Quarter Page3.875″ x 2.375″ (trim)$75
+What are the ad specifications?

Ad File Specifications:

  • Preferred format: Print-ready PDF
  • Also accepted: High-resolution PNG
  • Resolution: 300 dpi minimum
  • Color mode: CMYK preferred (RGB accepted if necessary)
  • Fonts should be embedded or converted to outlines.
  • Keep all text and logos at least 0.25″ inside the trim edge (safe area).

Advertising Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, 5 pm

Please submit artwork to Melissa via email to melissa@eqct.org.

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