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Rhode Island PrideFest & Illuminated Night Parade

June 15 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Free
Providence Pride

New England’s Largest LGBTQIA+ PrideFest Celebration & Illuminated Night Parade

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Festival Gates: 11:30 am
Parade Kick-off: 8:00 pm

Festival Location –District Park

120 Peck St,
Providence, RI 02903

Throughout the month of June, communities and organizations around the state plan activities to celebrate the voices and culture of LGBTQIA+ people through parades, flag-raising ceremonies, performances, and more. Held in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Inn riots in New York City, events are all about making youth and adults feel safe, welcome, appreciated, and seen.

The parade is viewable from multiple locations throughout the city, below are a list of streets.

  • Dorrance St.

  • Washington St.

  • Weybosset St.

21+ Beer, Wine, & Spirits Tent​​

Enjoy PrideFest from the Beer, Wine, and Spirits tent! The Beer, Wine, and Spirits tents is located directly adjacent to the festival main stage with access to 8 full service bars and professional bartenders. Guest must be 21+ with a valid ID for entry.

Festival Vendor Exibition

The vendor exhibition is a kaleidoscope of LGBTQ+ and ally-owned businesses, local artisans, and community organizations, offering a unique shopping experience that celebrates individuality and inclusivity. From colorful merchandise to one-of-a-kind crafts, the vendor exhibition is a lively marketplace where you can discover and support a myriad of talents.

PrideFest Kids Zone​

The Rhode Island Pride Kids Zone presented by Nissan is a family-friendly area open from 12-3 pm during PrideFest, offering a vibrant array of activities to entertain children and their families. With engaging programming provided by the Providence Children’s Museum, the Kids Zone promises an afternoon filled with fun and creativity.

PrideFest Mainstage

Rhode Island Pride is thrilled to announce the star-studded lineup for this year’s PrideFest with headlining performances by Grammy Award-winner Motown legend and the recent semi-finalist on the hit TV show, “The Masked Singer,” Thelma Houston, RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Yvie Oddly and Xunami Muse, and American Idol sensation Blake Lewis.

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Details

Date:
June 15
Time:
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://prideri.org/pridefest/

Venue

District Park
120 Peck St
Providence, RI 02903 United States
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