Rhode Island PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
PrideFest will take place from 11 AM – 7:30 PM at the District Park (120 Peck Street, Providence, RI 02903). The Illuminated Night Parade will begin in the heart of Downtown Providence at approximately 8 PM.
Festival gates open at 11 AM, offering access to over 250 nonprofit organizations, businesses, and food vendors. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day at our main stage, featuring a lineup of local, regional, and national acts.
The Illuminated Night Parade kicks off at approximately 8 PM from Washington and Empire St., traveling northeast toward Dorrance St. Prime viewing locations include Washington, Dorrance, and Weybosset St., with an accessible viewing area on Weybosset St. near the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). Spectators must remain on the sidewalk behind the parade barricades at all times.
For questions, please contact our general inbox at pride2025@prideri.com. Responses may take 3-4 days depending on request volume.