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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Steele Indian School Park & the Melrose District, Phoenix
300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012Phoenix Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the Southwest — held in October (not June) to dodge the desert heat. In 2026 the two-day festival lands October 17–18 at Steele Indian School Park, with a Sunday-morning parade down 3rd Street, 50,000+ attendees, and after-parties across the Melrose District gayborhood. Note: Phoenix Pride's nonprofit entered Chapter 11 restructuring in 2026 and has said the festival will go ahead — confirm exact dates and ticketing on phoenixpride.org before booking. The parade is free; the festival is ticketed.
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Sat, Oct 17
2 PM - 9 PM
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
Sat, Oct 17
9 PM - 3 AM
Walter Studios, Phoenix
Sat, Oct 17
9 PM - 4 AM
One Arizona Center (11th floor), Downtown Phoenix
Sun, Oct 18
10 AM - 12 PM
3rd Street (Thomas Rd → Indian School Rd), Phoenix
Sun, Oct 18
9 PM - 2 AM
Charlie’s Phoenix (Melrose District)
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