When is Boston Pride?
Boston Pride is one of the oldest Pride celebrations in the United States, organized by Boston Pride For The People. The 2026 celebration takes place one week earlier than usual to accommodate FIFA World Cup activities in Boston.
Boston Pride 2026 Schedule
- Boston Dyke March — Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM, Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
- Boston Pride Parade — Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM, starting at Copley Square through the South End and Back Bay, ending at Boston Common
- Pride Festival & Concert — Saturday, June 6, 2026, noon to 6:00 PM at Boston Common (all ages)
- Pride Block Party — Saturday, June 6, 2026, 2:00 to 8:00 PM
- Back Bay / Stuart St Block Party — Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- JP Block Party — Sunday, June 7, 2026 at noon, Perkins Street in Jamaica Plain
Other Major LGBTQ+ Events
- Boston Black Pride Weekend — July 2026, a 4-day celebration with 7+ events for the QTBIPOC community, including a Music and Arts Festival on July 5
- Wicked Queer: Boston LGBT Film Festival — Late March/early April annually, one of the oldest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the country
- Boston Trans Pride — Annual celebration typically held in June
Browse all upcoming gay events in Boston on Out x Out.
Explore Boston
Never miss a night out when traveling or at home
Free on iOS and Android
Events x City Guides Delivered Weekly
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
From the Blog
View all →
Best Gay Events June 2026: Your Pride Month Travel Guide
June is Pride Month, and the chaos is real. Here are 25+ of the best gay events in June 2026 across North America, organized by week so you can actually plan your travel.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Boston 2026: Gay Bars, Events, Neighborhoods & More
From the first state to legalize same-sex marriage to a walkable gayborhood in the South End, here's your insider guide to queer Boston.
Top 10 Gay Bars & Clubs in Boston (2026)
From the legendary Club Café to one of America's oldest drag venues, here are the 10 best LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in Boston.