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Pride in Boston, MA
Boston Black Pride is Jul 7 – 11, 2027. We've mapped 7 Pride events in Boston and 9 more nearby (7 festivals, 3 parades, 3 Pride nights). 11 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
Near Boston (within 25 miles)
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Pride in Boston: common questions
When is Pride in Boston?
Boston Pride for the People Parade is usually held usually a Saturday in early-to-mid June; it last ran Jun 6, 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 Boston?
Yes. Boston Pride for the People Parade (usually a Saturday in early-to-mid June), Mystic River Pride Flotilla (usually a Saturday in late June) and North Shore Pride Parade and Festival (Last Saturday 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 Boston?
Yes. All-ages options include Boston Pride for the People Parade, Mystic River Pride Flotilla, North Shore Pride Parade and Festival and Boston Pride for the People Festival. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Boston free?
11 of the 16 events listed near Boston are free, including Boston Pride for the People Parade, Mystic River Pride Flotilla and North Shore Pride Parade and Festival. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
Organizing Pride in Boston?
Add your parade, festival, march, drag brunch, youth Pride or Pride night free. Post your date as soon as it's set and we'll show it here, on the Pride calendar and on the map.
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