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Pride in Alton, IL
Alton Pride Festival is usually usually mid-September; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Alton and 6 more nearby (5 festivals, 1 pride parade, 1 march / rally). 2 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
Near Alton (within 25 miles)
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Pride in Alton: common questions
When is Pride in Alton?
St. Louis Grand Pride Parade is usually held sunday of PrideFest weekend (last Sunday in June); it last ran Jun 28, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.
Is there a Pride parade in Alton?
Yes. St. Louis Grand Pride Parade (Sunday of PrideFest weekend (last Sunday in June)). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.
Are there family-friendly Pride events near Alton?
Yes. All-ages options include St. Louis Grand Pride Parade, Alton Pride Festival, Tower Grove Pride and PrideFest St. Louis. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Alton free?
2 of the 7 events listed near Alton are free, including St. Louis Grand Pride Parade and Pride Solidarity March. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
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