Your guide to 2023 Boston Pride parade: Route, start time, festival details
The city of Boston on Saturday will host its first Pride parade since 2019.
The Pride parade and festivities were canceled for two years because of the pandemic and then the Boston Pride organization dissolved amid criticisms over lack of race and transgender inclusion.
City of Boston gearing up for first Pride parade since 2019
The new group behind this year’s parade, Boston Pride For The People, says the fresh start for Pride in Boston offers an opportunity to represent everyone in the LGBTQ community and reach those who haven’t felt included in the past.
PARADE START TIME
The 2023 Pride parade kicks off at 11 a.m. in Copley Square and will end at Boston Common.
PARADE ROUTE
Parade begins on Boylston Street
Turn right onto Clarendon Street. March past St. James, Stuart, Columbus Ave, Appleton, Warren.
Turn left onto Tremont Street. March past Waltham, Hanson, Milford, Dwight
Turn left onto Berkeley Street. March past Warren, Appleton, Columbus Ave, Stuart, St. James
Turn right onto Boylston. March past Arlington
Turn left onto Charles Street. March past Public Garden on left, Boston Common on right
FORMATION AREA
Parade formation takes place in Copley Square in Boston. Specifically: Boylston Street, from Clarendon to Massachusetts Avenue.
BOSTON COMMON FESTIVAL
Free admission from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Entertainment on Main Stage begins at noon Headliner: Madison Rose
Local Performers and Speakers
ASL Interpreted
Youth Area Organized by Queer Youth Assemble with support from BAGLY and the Community Closet via HELP by AMG
Family Area
Quiet Area
Older and Aging LGBTQ Area organized with support from the LBGTQ Senior Pride Coalition
Health Zone
Accessibility viewing area
Masks required viewing area
LGBTQ+ and POC-owned small businesses
Community organizations
Food Trucks
Water truck
CITY HALL PLAZA FESTIVAL (21+)
Free admission from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
DJ Dance Party
Local performers
Beer and wine
Vendors
Food trucks
Accessibility viewing area
ASL Interpreted
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