PrideFest Celebration and Night Parade are Saturday in PVD

Posted 6/18/25

Rhode Island’s annual PrideFest Celebration & Illuminated Night Parade happen this Saturday, June 21, in downtown Providence. The festival begins at 11:30 a.m. at District Park.

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PrideFest Celebration and Night Parade are Saturday in PVD

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Rhode Island’s annual PrideFest Celebration & Illuminated Night Parade happen this Saturday, June 21, in downtown Providence. The festival begins at 11:30 a.m. at District Park.

A main stage will provide entertainment for festival-goers all day with a variety of local, regional, and national acts. The vendor exhibition is a kaleidoscope of LGBTQ+ and ally-owned businesses, local artisans, and community organizations, offering a unique shopping experience that celebrates individuality and inclusivity. From colorful merchandise to one-of-a-kind crafts, the vendor exhibition is a lively marketplace where you can discover and support a myriad of talents.

The Illuminated Night Parade begins in the heart of downtown Providence at 8 p.m. It steps off at the intersection of Empire and Washington. Spectator viewing areas are on Washington Street and Dorrance Street, and Weybosset Street.

Learn more about the festival here.

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