Boston gay pride 2026

Boston Gay Pride 2026

Established in 1970, Boston Pride is one of the oldest pride events in the United States, commemorating the Stonewall Riots and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The celebration includes a lively parade that winds through the streets of Boston, featuring colorful floats, live performances, and participants from various organizations.

• Visiting for Boston Pride? Plan your trip early and check out the best hotels in the gay district.

The Event

• Next Edition: 6th June to the 14th June 2026
• Highlights of Boston Gay Pride include the official flag raising ceremony and several block parties.
• Although events run all month long, the main parade and parties take place on the second Saturday of the month.
• The festival features a variety of events, parties, educational workshops, and family-friendly activities. Explore local vendors offering unique crafts and delicious food while enjoying live performances from talented artists after the main parade.

Boston Pride Parade

• Saturday – Awaiting dates – From 11 am to 12.20 pm – One of the oldest Pride events in the country, beginning at Copley Square and continuing along Clarendon, Tremont and Berkeley streets in the South End before turning onto Boylston Street and finishing in the Boston Common.
• Followed by a festival for families, teens and older community members.
• A second event for the over-21 crowd takes place at City Hall Plaza with alcohol, a disc jockey and dancing.
• Parade begins on Boylston Street. Turn right onto Clarendon Street. March past St. James, Stuart, Columbus Avenue, Appleton, Warren. Turn left onto Tremont Street.

Boston Pride Kick Off

• Awaiting dates – To kick off the month, the City will be lighting up Boston City Hall in rainbow colors which will remain lit for the majority of the month of June.
• The event includes live performances from local LGBTQ+ artists offering a safe space on City Hall property where everyone has an opportunity to come together in an uplifting and welcoming environment. The City of Boston’s theme for this event will be “PRIDE: Past, Present, and Future!”
• Stay close to the gay bars and enjoy something different in Boston. Try The Upton Apartments or the Clarendon Square for a unique stay.

Rooftop at the Revere Hotel

• Awaiting dates – The Revere Hotel Boston Common is hosts an annual big bash on its rooftop with guest DJs, live performances and surprise guests.

Chandler Street Block Party

• Awaiting dates – Chandler Street and Berkley Street at Trophy room. Event entrances located on Berkley Street.
• A favorite with the locals, Trophy Room is the epicenter of fun for the South End neighborhood. With a colorful atmosphere, superb food and drink options.
• The event is run by Boston Proud.

Back Bay Block Party

• Sunday – Awaiting dates-  the fun continues with a pair of GLBT Block Parties, held in the city's most gay-popular neighborhood, the Back Bay In the Back Bay (right by the South End), the Back Bay Block Party takes place from 2pm until 9 pm.
• Stay close to the block party at the Courtyard Boston Copley Square, rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms, a modern gym and perfect location.

Boston Urban Pride

• Awaiting dates – Boston Urban Pride Weekend – A weekend of events for the Black, Brown, and Latinx LGBTQ+ community of Boston.

Other Events

• Those looking for a late brunch should check out Classic Harbor Lines' Drag Brunch Cruise. There are plenty of Pride parties going on around the city before and after the parade  weekend.

Gay Boston

Boston has several neighborhoods with sizable LGBT populations, with the South End being one of the most notable. Other areas  include Jones Hill, the Savin Hill and Melville Park areas of Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain. The following bars are some of the most popular in the city and host several pride events over the weekend and in the week leading up to pride. We have included their corresponding neighborhood to make your trip easier to navigate.

• Midway Cafe – (Jamaica Plain) Host to one of Boston’s longest running gay nights, Queeraoke, every Thursday.
• Blend – (Dorchester) Restaurant turned nightclub with weekly dance parties, disco-themed brunches, and local drag queens.
• Club Cafe – (South End) – Hit here for Sunday Brunch after a weekend of partying, the perfect cure.
• Carrie Nation – (Beacon Hill) – Gay Friendly with Drag me to Brunch specials.
• Jacque’s Cabaret – (Bay village) – Bostons oldest gay bar in one of Boston’s most salubrious neighbourhoods with fun drag shows, showgirls and stand up.
• Cathedral Station – (South End) – The only gay sports bar in town with an enormous patio and delicious “hangover elixirs”
• dbar – (Swan Hill) – A former Irish pub transformed into a delicious gay restaurant that morphs into a nightclub and lounge. Busy at weekends and theme nights.
• The Alley (downtown Crossing) – Hidden, out of the way bear bar and late night beers, open ’till 2am.
• Trophy Room – (South End) – The perfect way to start your day with delicious brunch options, signature breakfast cocktails and friendly environment.

Where to stay during Boston Pride

Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to the gay bars and clubs as well as the major pride activities:

Boston Harbor Hotel,   The Langham   The Liberty   XV Beacon Hotel