Boise Pridefest 2026

Boise Pridefest 2026

Boise Pridefest is Idaho's Largest LGBTQ+ event, taking place in the capital city. Known as the City of Trees, Boise beams with Pride.

• Stay close to the pride celebrations at The Grove Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms with high end amenities and a gym with some of the best views of Boise.

The Pride Festival

• Next Edition – Friday 18th September, 2026 – Sunday 20th September, 2026.
• Boise Pridefest attracts more than 80,000 visitors to the city each year.
• Friday: Events kick off with the Pride Festival at Cecil D. Andrus Park from 5.30 pm on Friday and 11 am on Saturday and Sunday until late.
• The weekend will include a full lineup of local talent, vendor booths, food trucks, live acts and drag shows.
• Stay at Hotel 43 just a short walk  from the park with amazing and rated “Fabulous” by guests.

The  Parade

• Sunday 20th September, 2026 – Join Pridefest, local organizations and community groups as they stroll down the streets of Downtown Boise. The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
• The parade begins on the corner of 9th Street and makes its way down Jefferson then turns after 12th Street to Bannock before turning back to 8th Street opposite the Capitol for the Pride Festival and parade after party.
• Check out the top hotels closest to the pride celebrations.

Happy Family Kids Zone

• Friday to Sunday: Parents and families can check out the Happy Family Kids Zone the entire weekend during the festival. The family-friendly area includes bounce houses, face painting, snow cones and cotton candy.

Pride Closing (Sunday)

• Sunday: Boise Pride will come to a close on Sunday afternoon followed by a day of events at Cecil D. Andrus Park where the entertainment stage will feature a host of outstanding performers.

Gay Boise

• Boise is a liberal enclave within an otherwise socially conservative state, increasingly welcoming to alternative lifestyles, and situated amidst some beautiful countryside.
• Gay people mix quite easily, particularly in the more liberal downtown area. North End is one of the more popular districts for gay visitors, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, as well as a few of the more popular gay bars in the city.
• At the center of the North End community is Hyde Park, known for its many trendy restaurants, galleries, and shops.
• The Balcony Club is one of Boise’s liveliest dance spots. With strong drinks, big crowds, and friendly patrons, it’s a great place to dance the night away with friends.
• Somewhere Bar is a great place to hang out with friends or meet new ones, play pool or just people watch. There are 2 pool tables and darts in back as well as a patio out front.
• There are a few things in town you can’t miss, including the Boise River Greenbelt, the Old Idaho Penitentiary, the Freak Alley Gallery, and the Idaho Botanical Garden.

Where to stay in Boise?

The following Boise hotels are close to Boise's top attractions and the city's pride celebrations:

Hampton Inn,  Inn at 500 Capitol,  The Grove Hotel,  Hotel 43 Boise