Everything to know about the 2026 Philly Pride march, festival, and weekend events

The Philly Pride 365 March and Festival officially takes place Sunday, June 7, but the celebration begins with the unfurling of a 600-foot-long flag at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday.

The festivities continue through the weekend, which will be filled with LGBTQ celebrations that honor queer history and events that forge connections through music, food, dance, and drag.

Philadelphia is home to one of the largest queer populations in any major metro area, so it’s no surprise we take our Pride celebrations seriously.

This year’s Pride Weekend runs from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, culminating with Sunday’s free march and festival through Center City.

With more than 147,000 visitors expected to drop into Center City on Sunday, the annual march and festival has expanded to a new location. Read below to find the full schedule and other key details heading into the weekend.

Events begin with a 1,000-foot-long Pride flag carried through landmark sites across the city, followed by a flag-raising at City Hall and a Pride Around the City event in the Gayborhood.

The evening event at the Art Museum features live performances and honors community leaders with L.U.V. Awards recognizing Legacy, Unity, and Visibility.

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The centerpiece of the weekend begins with the Pride March at 11 a.m., followed by the festival.

The march heads to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the first time and features four stages of entertainment and more than 200 total vendors.

The Philly Pride March is free and open to all ages. No tickets or RSVP required. Friday’s Pride Around The City and Pride Flag Raising is also free.

Admission into the Pride Festival is $10 with a VIP option for $100. VIP includes access to a unique viewing area for the main stage, dedicated bar access, and other benefits to be announced.

All attendees must present a valid ticket QR code to receive a wristband for entry. Wristbands will be distributed in advance at designated pickup times and locations leading up to the festival.

The L.U.V. Awards on Friday is also a ticketed event.

All participants in the Philly Pride March will assemble at Spruce Street between Juniper Street and 12th Street and 13th Street between Locust Street and Pine Street beginning at 9 a.m.

At 11 a.m., starting at 13th and Locust Streets, the march will commence northbound toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, ending at 21st Street.

During the procession, there will be two commemorative floats honoring Philly city planner and LGBTQ advocate William Way and the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Gay News.

There will also be additional themed zones and activations at the Parkway.

Youth Zone: There will be a designated space for younger attendees to play on playground equipment.

Decompression Zone: An area for people to sit down quietly. It’s for anyone, but tailored for those with sensory disabilities.

Sporting Zone: There will also be a space for guests to participate in kickball games, volley ball, and other engaging activities.

Makers Tent Zone: There will be a space for local artisans to make and showcase their artwork.

More than 40 food trucks and around 200 total vendors will be on-site. Restaurants and bars throughout the Parkway will also be open during the festivities.

The following streets will be closed starting at 5 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 7:

Cross traffic is permitted at 20th Street and 21st Street as conditions allow.

Parking Restrictions

The above-listed streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Motorists must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.

SEPTA Bus Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, and 49 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7 through approximately 10 p.m.

Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org.