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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Ann Morrison Park, Boise
Boise Pride is Idaho's largest LGBTQ+ celebration — a three-day festival (Sept 18-20, 2026) at Ann Morrison Park with multiple stages, a vendor market, drag, and a parade. Theme "Louder Than Fear." Friday is a ticketed opening night; Saturday is free before 6 PM; Sunday is free all day. Presented by Boise Pride.
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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.
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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