123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001
123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001
Explore the 2026 PrideFest Map to see everything happening at the festival!
For specific vendor booth locations, visit Eventeny site for Live Updates!
Join us downtown as PrideFest comes alive in color, music, and celebration. The PrideFest Parade kicks off at 7:45 PM.
You can view the parade anywhere along the official route. We will start at the corner of Washington St. and Empire St., turn right on Dorrance, and wrap back on Weybosset St. Our Reviewing Stand will be located out front of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).
The parade typically runs 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, wrapping up around 10:00 PM.
There are several parking garages, surface lots, and metered street parking throughout Providence. We recommend avoiding street parking on Washington, Dorrance, and Weybosset Streets.
Recommended parking:
South Water St. (metered street parking)
Freeway Garage — 36 Pine St.
South Street Parking Garage — 330 Eddy St.
Public Garage Parking — 280 Richmond St.
The Arcade Garage — 66 Weybosset St.
Providence Place Garage — 11 Providence Pl.
Yes. Volunteers in dark blue shirts and lanyards can assist with load-in, watching your items, and directing you to your booth. Staff and event organizers in red shirts are also available for additional support.
You can locate your booth using the interactive vendor map on Eventeny.
Tables and chairs will only be provided if they were purchased in advance. No additional equipment will be available for purchase on-site. Sponsors should refer to their sponsorship package for included amenities.
Ice and trash cans can be picked up at the vendor check-in table. Please have your registration confirmation available.
Sales permits can be turned in at the Information Booth near the Main Stage between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. A staff member in a red shirt will assist you.
The First Aid tent is located near the Main Stage, across from the Information Booth and next to the orange conex boxes. Check the event map for the exact location.
If there is an emergency, find a staff member in a red shirt who can contact First Aid immediately.
An ATM will be available near the Main Stage at the Citizens Bank trailer.
Due to vendor limitations, there will be fewer ATMs on-site this year. Nearby banks and ATMs are also available throughout downtown Providence. Please note that the BWS tent will accept card payments.
After your shift, check out at the Volunteer Tent with a volunteer coordinator. Volunteers who are 21+ will receive their wristband and drink ticket after their shift is confirmed.
No. The BWS tent will accept both cash and card payments.
We always need support during PrideFest, but there are opportunities to get involved throughout the year. You can reach out through our contact page or follow us on social media to stay updated on volunteer opportunities, events, and ways to support our work.
You can make a donation online through our donation page. Every contribution helps make RI PrideFest & Parade possible.
RI Pride is a nonprofit organization powered largely by volunteers. Donations help cover the essential infrastructure needed to host PrideFest, including tents, restrooms, sanitation, security, entertainment production, staffing, and more.