Boston Pride for the People — the organizers who put on Boston’s annual Pride parade and festival, one of the largest in the country and the largest in New England — have announced Saturday, June 6, as the date for the 2026 festivities.
Reports Boston’s NBC TV-10:
This year’s celebrations will take place one week earlier than usual to accommodate World Cup activities in Boston the following weekend.
“As the nation marks its 250th Birthday, this year’s Pride Parade and Festival takes on special significance for the LGBTQIA+ community as we take stock of the incredible progress we have made while also acknowledging the long road ahead of us,” said Adrianna Boulin, president of Boston Pride For The People. “This June will be full of excitement in Boston and we are thrilled to kick things off, one week earlier than usual, as we host the largest pride event in New England for the fourth consecutive year.”
Boston Pride For The People will kick off its celebrations on June 6 with a parade that begins in Copley Square and makes its way through the South End and Back Bay, culminating at Boston Common where an all ages concert and festival will take place.
The Boston stations of NBC and Telemundo are the proud media partners of the Boston Pride For The People Parade.
“This year, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we are reminded of Boston’s unique place in our nation’s history and of the ongoing efforts that help us continue to be a welcoming space for all,” Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.
“The City of Boston has long celebrated love, resilience, and belonging, exemplified by impactful figures like Boston’s very own Rita Hester, who played a significant role in igniting the modern movement. Her legacy truly embodies the American spirit and continues to inspire generations to come. As we prepare to welcome visitors from around the world to our city this summer, we are proud to highlight what makes Boston truly special — a city that stands strongly with the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrates the visible acts of inclusion, unity, and joy.”
An estimated 1 million-plus people attended the Pride parade and festivals in June of 2025, Boston Pride For The People’s third year as organizers. An estimated 15,000 people marched from Copley Square to Boston Common in the parade.
More: bostonprideforthepeople.org
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