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Pride in Chesapeake, VA

Pride in the 'Peake is usually usually mid-June; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Chesapeake and 11 more nearby (8 festivals, 2 Pride nights, 1 pride parade). 8 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.

Pride in the 'Peake

Pride festival · Chesapeake, VA · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

Usually mid-June

Near Chesapeake (within 25 miles)

Newport News Pride

Pride festival · Newport News, VA

2027 date TBA

21 miUsually late May or early June

Portsmouth Pride

Pride festival · Portsmouth, VA · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

8.4 miUsually the first weekend of June

Norfolk Tides Pride Night

Pride night · Norfolk, VA

2027 date TBA

8.9 miUsually a home game in June

Hampton Roads Pride Block Party

Pride festival · Norfolk, VA · About $25-$40

2027 date TBA 21+

9.1 miFriday of Hampton Roads Pride weekend (late June)

Hampton Roads PrideFest

Pride festival · Norfolk, VA · Free (RSVP encouraged); VIP extra

2027 date TBA All ages

9.1 miSaturday of a late-June weekend

Hampton Roads Pride Boat Parade

Pride parade · Norfolk, VA · Free to watch

2027 date TBA All ages

9.4 miSaturday of Hampton Roads Pride weekend (late June)

Pride Night at the Virginia Zoo

Pride night · Norfolk, VA · $13-$22

2027 date TBA All ages

11 miUsually a Saturday evening in June

757 Pride March

March / rally · Virginia Beach, VA · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

18 miSunday of Hampton Roads Pride weekend (late June)

Pride at the Beach

Pride festival · Virginia Beach, VA · Free (RSVP)

2027 date TBA All ages

18 miSunday of Hampton Roads Pride weekend (late June)

Suffolk Pride

Pride festival · Suffolk, VA · Free (Pride Cove ticketed)

2027 date TBA All ages

19 miUsually early June

Phabulous Phoebus Pride Festival

Pride festival · Hampton, VA · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

21 miUsually early June

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Pride in Chesapeake: common questions

When is Pride in Chesapeake?

Hampton Roads Pride Boat Parade is usually held saturday of Hampton Roads Pride weekend (late June); it last ran Jun 27, 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 Chesapeake?

Yes. Hampton Roads Pride Boat Parade (Saturday of Hampton Roads Pride weekend (late 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 Chesapeake?

Yes. All-ages options include Hampton Roads Pride Boat Parade, Pride in the 'Peake, Suffolk Pride and Portsmouth Pride. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.

Are Pride events in Chesapeake free?

8 of the 12 events listed near Chesapeake are free, including Hampton Roads Pride Boat Parade, Pride in the 'Peake and Suffolk Pride. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.

Organizing Pride in Chesapeake?

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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