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Working to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in Maine since 1984. www.EqualityMaine.org

10/30/2026

Geo Soctomah Neptune (he/they), a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk, is a basketmaker, performer, an activist, educator, and Two-Spirit.

Geo has been weaving since they were four years old, learning primarily under their grandmother Molly Neptune Parker. At eleven, Geo began teaching with their grandmother and the Maine Indian Basketmakers, with their first piece entering a museum collection a year later. Eventually, Geo became the youngest person to receive the title of Master Basketmaker within the Wabanaki Nations.

We are beyond honored that Geo Soctomah Neptune will be performing at tomorrow’s Great Pumpkin Ball!!!!

buy tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🖤 want to avoid processing fees? Buy your tickets directly at the State Theatre, Portland, Maine Box Office. If cost is a barrier to attending, contact [email protected]!

📸: Brianna

10/30/2026

Happy Hallow’s Eve 🎃 The Great Pumpkin Ball is TOMORROW! Here’s some important info to know before you go.

Buy tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🖤

10/29/2026

Hallowell's Q***r Educator Meetup is happening on November 12th! Connect with fellow LGBTQIA2S+ education professionals in the region before the holiday craziness sets in. We invite teachers, counsellors, coaches, ed techs, librarians, and more to come together for an evening of community building, brainstorming, and socializing. OUT Maine, EqualityMaine, and Educate Maine will be there to facilitate meaningful discussions and network with new connections! Register now to receive the exact location in your inbox before the event. https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/activities/7203946

10/29/2026

Swipe to reveal the Great Pumpkin Ball 2026 costume contest and raffle prize packages —————> 😈🏆

Thank you so much to the incredible local businesses who donated and helped make these prize packages so iconic💖 please go support them!

Which prize package are you hoping to win?

buy tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🎃 want to avoid processing fees? Buy your tickets directly at the State Theatre, Portland, Maine Box Office. If cost is a barrier to attending, contact [email protected]!

📸 slides 2,3,4: Nic

10/26/2026

Read the full piece by EqualityMaine Board President John Hennessy here:
equalitymaine.org/leader

10/26/2026

Introducing our legendary 2026 Great Pumpkin Ball COSTUME CONTEST JUDGES:

💫 Rae Sage, Thazra Hylton, Julia Smith, & Thomas Foolery 💫

Our costume contest will have three categories this year: individual, duo, and most on theme with “through the veil”

Impress these icons and you just might win hundreds in prizes from local businesses. Stay tuned for the prize package reveal 😈

buy tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🖤 want to avoid processing fees? Buy your tickets directly at the State Theatre, Portland, Maine Box Office. If cost is a barrier to attending, contact [email protected]!

10/24/2026

The lineup of your dreams (or nightmares 😈)....ONE week away and SIX more days of lower advance ticket prices. get yours today! 🎟️🔥

The Great Pumpkin Ball: Through the Veil
10.31.26
📍State Theatre, Portland, Maine
featuring the INCREDIBLE Season 1 Winner of King of Drag: King Molasses 👑

Ages: 18+
8:00pm to 12:30am
Dancing. Performances. Costume Contest.
ASL Interpreted
Hosted by: GiGi Gabor
Music by: MelTheBritish and KVNT¡E

Performances by:
Arabella LaDessé
Chartreuse Money
Geo Soctomah Neptune
Qween Quan
Reverend Legs Malone
and more 🖤

Low Sensory Hour:
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hosted by Letta Dicken
Performance by Julio A Robles AND a Muppet meet & greet
Halloween trivia, tarot readings, and more 🖤

buy tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🎃 want to avoid processing fees? Buy your tickets directly at the State Theatre, Portland, Maine Box Office. If cost is a barrier to attending, contact [email protected]!

10/23/2026

🎟️🔥GIVEAWAY🔥🎟️

Happy Friday! This is all treats and no tricks 🖤
The Great Pumpkin Ball is almost 🎃ONE🎃week away and we’re giving away 2 FREE tickets!! To enter to win, follow the directions below👇

👍 like this post
🍬comment your favorite Halloween treat
😈 And tag someone you’d love to go to the Great Pumpkin Ball with!

We will DM the winner on Thursday, 10/29!

enter now 👻

Thank you so much to our sponsors: Bull Moose (the store) New Belgium Brewing Disability Rights Maine Prevention. Action. Change. HiltonGardenInnPortlandME State Theatre, Portland, Maine 🖤

📸: Nic

10/23/2026

ATTENTIONNNNNNN 📣🔥

Arabella LaDessé , the Goddess of many names, is coming to the Great Pumpkin Ball to show why horror is one of them! Our Portland princess arrives to slay the stage and give you new reasons to pray- Saturday, October 31st 😈

buy tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🖤 want to avoid processing fees? Buy your tickets directly at the State Theatre, Portland, Maine Box Office. If cost is a barrier to attending, contact [email protected]!

📸

1: cody milhoan Chance Ratliff
2: DB Greene

10/13/2026

Who’s hosting Low Sensory Hour (LSH) at the Great Pumpkin Ball you ask???

She is your Diva, Doll, and Maine’s #1 Plus Size Drag Queen, Letta Dicken ! Letta is a local full time drag artist, working and traveling across the state of Maine, New England, and Internationally in New Brunswick, Canada. From The Haus of Crown and Chaos, her c*ntyness soars, carving out spaces for all bold and beautiful bodies and fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights. Letta has her bachelor’s degree in Theatre from the University of Southern Maine; putting her degree to werk; as a drag queen, producer, host, actress, and wig & make-up designer; she often works with The Maine State Music Theatre, Opera Maine, The Maine Playwrights Festival, and National Touring Broadway Shows with IATSE 114.

She’s returning again as LSH host to make your nightmarish dreams come true 😈

buy low sensory hour tickets at equalitymaine.org/pumpkinball 🖤 want to avoid processing fees? Buy your tickets directly at the State Theatre Box Office. No one is turned away for lack of funds. If cost is a barrier to attending, contact [email protected]!

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15 Casco Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+12077613732

Website

https://equalitymaine.org/

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