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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Boston Pride For the People parade 2025 is here: Date, route, how to watch
Boston Pride For the People parade 2025 is here: Date, route, how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Pride flag raised in DC in honor of Pride month Officials, organizers and supporters gathered in front of the John A. Wilson building in Washington D.C. as the Pride flag was raised. As Pride Month is upon us, cities around the United States are hosting parades and many other events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history as well as its continuing fight for equal rights despite what advocates see as "bullying" from the Trump administration. Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a prominent gay bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The subsequent protests are credited with a shift in LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. Boston is one of many cities celebrating Pride Month this year, including with a parade on June 14. Here's what you'll need to know about catching the Pride parade in Boston this year. When is the Boston Pride For the People parade? The Boston Pride for the People parade will be held this year on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. local time. In addition to the parade, organizers are also hosting a festival Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., and a block party from 2-8 p.m. This is the third year the organization will be hosting Pride celebrations. What is the Boston Pride For the People parade route? The June 14 parade route, which is scheduled rain or shine, begins on Clarendon Street near the intersection of St. James Avenue. It will continue down Clarendon Street before turning Left on Tremont Street, then left on Berkeley Street and right on Boylston. The parade ends on a left turn from Boylston to Charles Street, with the Public Garden on the left and Boston Common on the right. Parade marchers will then go into the festival at Boston Common. How to watch the Boston Pride For the People parade In-person spectators should be able to catch the parade as it moves through the parade route, starting on Clarendon Street near the intersection of St. James Avenue and ending on Charles Street, with the Public Garden on the left and Boston Common on the right. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Pride 2025: What to know ahead of the parade, festival, protest
More than 1 million people are expected to convene in downtown Boston on Saturday for the city's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration. This year's event theme is 'Here to Stay,' according to Boston Pride for the People, the organization that runs the parade and festival. 'Our theme, 'Here to Stay,' is a bold declaration of LGBTQIA+ resilience and pride in the face of growing hostility,' President Adrianna Boulin said in May when the theme was announced. 'There are those who wish we would disappear — go back in the closet, quiet our voices, and surrender the rights we've fought so hard to claim. But we won't be bullied, backed into silence, or erased. We've never bowed to hate, and we're not about to start now. We're here to stay.' Boston Pride for the People organized its first event in 2023, taking over from the previous Boston Pride organization that disbanded in 2021. According to the nonprofit, more than 1 million people attended in 2023 and 2024. You can find information about what's happening on the event website, but here's what you need to know for this weekend's festivities. The annual Boston Pride celebration will be held on Saturday, June 14. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 12:30 p.m., followed by a festival on Boston Common from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a 21+ block party at City Hall Plaza from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The parade will be staged on Boylston Street, with the official start of the route at the intersection of Clarendon Street and St. James Avenue, next to Trinity Church. The route will follow Clarendon Street before turning left onto Tremont Street, then left on Berkeley Street, right on Boylston Street and left on Charles Street, marching between the Boston Common and Public Garden. The parade will finally enter the festival on the Common, where it will end. The festival on Boston Common will be headlined by New Orleans singer and rapper Big Freedia. Local acts RLETTO, The Iconic Divas, QWAM, Booty Vortex, Tallulah Cirque and Richard Parris & The Band will also perform. The festival will be emceed by Andre Issacs, Amanda Shea and Curtis Santos. The festival will also include hundreds of vendors. The City Hall Plaza block party, which is free but only open to visitors 21 years old and up, will also have a slate of performers and will be emceed by Rocky Graziano. Local performers will include Harlow Havoc, Rose Quartz, Olivia Moon, Angel, UpRise Dance Crew, Lezzie Borden and Aubrey Pleaser, and Fae Risque Collective. The block party will also have DJ sets by DJ ZoilaRosa Z and Javes, and 'ambient' performances by Connor Jocktober, Dark Beauty, Taylor Neptune, Timi and Will Allen, according to the website. The block party will also offer beer, wine and seltzers from New England breweries including Dorchester Brewery, Gay Beer, Provincetown Brewery and DrawDown Brewery. It is highly recommended that attendees take public transportation to get to Saturday's events, as streets on and near the parade route will be closed starting early Saturday morning and parking will be limited. For the parade, attendees can take the MBTA Green Line to the Copley Square, Arlington Street or Boylston Street stations or the Orange Line to Back Bay. For the festival on Boston Common, the closest stations are Park Street on the Green or Red Lines and Downtown Crossing on the Orange Line. For the block party, the closest stations are Government Center on the Green or Blue Lines and Haymarket on the Orange Line. If you are driving or taking a rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft, the event organizers suggest factoring in extra time for traffic and parking. You can book parking ahead of time on the event website via SpotHero. 'No Kings' protests across the country have been organized for Saturday to coincide with President Donald Trump's birthday and a military parade planned in Washington, D.C. In Boston, there will not be a separate rally, but Mass 50501, part of a national movement organizing protests in all 50 states, has encouraged people to join the Pride celebration with protest signs. The group will march in the parade and will have a booth set up at the festival on the Common. 'Call Her Daddy' host says Boston University coach sexually harassed her JetBlue plane rolls off runway while landing at Boston Logan Airport Boston Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns after pleading guilty to fraud charges 'No Kings' protests: What to know about Saturday's Mass., nationwide demonstrations Brockton driving school owner pleads guilty to bribing road test examiners Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘No Kings' protest expected to walk, demonstrate during Saturday's Boston Pride parade
Boston's Pride parade expects to draw around a million spectators and 15,000 participants. But this year, protesters will be joining them on their walk from Copley Square to the Boston Common. Rebecca Winter of Mass 5051, a group formed in February that claims to fight against authoritarianism, said they're organizing Boston's 'No Kings' demonstration that will coincide with the parade. 'No Kings' is a nationwide movement with thousands of demonstrations Saturday pushing back against the federal government. According to their website, they say, 'They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings.' 'Pride is and always has been a protest,' said Winter. 'We don't see this as a left versus right issue. We see this as an up versus down issue.' The protests are being held across the country amidst continued chaos and demonstrations in California stemming from ICE raids. Gary Daffin, an organizer for the parade at Boston Pride for the People, said he's been working with the leaders of the protests. 'We expect this to be a joyous occasion, joyous protest,' he told Boston 25 on Thursday. 'Our theme this year is 'Here to Stay.'' He admits that with the new administration and federal action involving the LGBTQ+ community, this year is more politically charged. The parade has often drawn counter-protesters, and they anticipate the same this year. Boston 25 Security Analyst and former Boston Police Chief Dan Linsky said crowds can expect around 1,000 officers monitoring the protest and parade, working in tandem. 'Pride has gone off for the most part for decades in Boston without a hitch,' he said. He expects vehicles to block streets and soft spots, while authorities monitor the crowds for any potential threats. While he doesn't anticipate any problems, he's still asking all in attendance to keep alert and tell police if they recognize any threats. Linskey finished, 'Alerting police officers can often be the difference between a tragic event or an act of violence.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Axios
20-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Companies back away from Pride, but not in Boston
As part of diversity, equity, and inclusion walk-backs, many companies said they would no longer participate in "external events" or pledges, namely Pride parades that will take place across the country next month. Why it matters: This is a major pivot for the once proud corporate America. Zoom in: In Boston, organizers last week announced "Here to Stay" as the theme behind this year's Pride parade and celebration. Organizers say no major sponsors dropped out this year. What they're saying:"There are those who wish we would disappear—go back in the closet, quiet our voices, and surrender the rights we've fought so hard to claim," Boston Pride for the People president Adrianna Boulin said in a press release. State of play: Mastercard, Citi, Pepsi, Nissan and PwC pulled sponsorship of NYC Pride. Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte pulled out of WorldPride Washington, D.C., and Anheuser-Busch, Comcast and Diageo stopped sponsoring San Francisco Pride. Meanwhile, Minneapolis' Twin Cities Pride rejected Target's sponsorship dollars, citing wishy-washy support of the LGBTQ+ community and its DEI rollbacks. Between the lines: Boston Pride for the People, the group that's been running Boston's Pride celebration since 2023, told Axios that this year's parade is getting back almost all the sponsors that contributed last year. Some nonprofit groups are sitting out this year, not because of politics, but for budgetary reasons. The group was hoping for more interest from first-time sponsors, but that didn't materialize. By the numbers: 39% of corporations are scaling back external Pride Month engagements this year, according to Gravity Research data.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Pride for the People announces date of 2025 Pride Parade and Festival
Boston Pride for the People announced on Monday the date for the 2025 Pride Parade and Festival. The 2025 Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14, accompanied by festivals on Boston Common and at City Hall Plaza. 'These past two years, I have had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful ocean of love, joy, and euphoria on the streets of Boston—all rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation. I expect this year to be just as moving,' said Adrianna Boulin, President of Boston Pride For The People. 'Our commitment to building a celebration reflective of the dynamic ways LGBTQ+ communities honor Pride remains strong.' The parade will begin in Copley Square and make its way through the South End and Back Bay, culminating at Boston Common with a festival. A 21+ block party will take place in the afternoon on City Hall Plaza. 'Boston always leads as a beacon of love, resilience, and inclusion,' said Mayor Michelle Wu. 'As we come together for the 2025 Boston Pride for the People Parade and Celebration, we honor the vibrant diversity of our LGBTQ+ community. In the face of uncertainty, our city remains unwavering in its commitment to equality and justice for all. Pride is not just a celebration—it's a powerful reminder that our strength lies in unity, and Boston will always be a place where everyone belongs.' In 2024, it is estimated that one million people attended the Pride Parade and Festival, this is Boston Pride for the People's second year as organizers. An estimated 15,000 people marched from Copley Square to Boston Common in the parade, with 316 contingent groups participating. For more information, visit the link here. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
