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Boise is a bright spot for LGBTQ+ life in the Mountain West, with a growing queer community and an increasingly progressive culture in Idaho's capital. With Boise Pride, supportive local organizations, and a welcoming downtown, the City of Trees is more inclusive than its red-state reputation suggests.
Signature Annual Events
Fri, Sep 18
7 PM - 11 PM
Ann Morrison Park, Boise
The ticketed Friday opening night of Boise Pride — national drag and music headliners at Ann Morrison Park.
Sat, Sep 19
12 PM - 10 PM
Ann Morrison Park, Boise
Boise Pride 2026 — Sept 18-20 at Ann Morrison Park, the parade, best gay bars, and where to stay for Idaho's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration.
Sun, Sep 20
10 AM - 12 PM
Downtown Boise
Boise's Pride Parade through downtown on Sunday morning — free to watch, part of Idaho's biggest Pride.
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150 N 8th St Ste 226, Boise, ID 83702, United States
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621 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
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800 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
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Facing Cherie-Buckner Webb Park, 1100 W Idaho St Suite 105, Boise, ID 83702, United States
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500 W Idaho St #100, Boise, ID 83702, United States
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1088 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706, United States
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500 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
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245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
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981 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
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