Where:
Boston Common
Boston Common
Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, LGBTQ+, Music, Party
Event website:
https://www.bostonprideforthepeople.org/
The 2025 Boston Pride for the People Festival (BP4TP) will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Pride 2025 Theme: “Here to Stay!"
Our LGBTQIA+ community faces a sharp rise in political attacks. Rooted in love and resilience, we extend our unwavering support with this theme. We cannot be erased, pushed into the shadows, or silenced. We are HERE TO STAY!
Headliner for Pride 2025: Big Freedia
Known as the Queen of New Orleans Bounce, Big Freedia is an icon, a cultural force, and a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. From her hit singles to her unforgettable TV appearances, she’s a powerhouse who knows how to bring the energy!
Let’s get ready to bounce, because Big Freedia is here to SLAY!
PARADE & FESTIVAL
Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce Pride Month celebration in Boston on June 14, 2025. The celebration will include a parade, a festival, and more!
Parade route begins in Copley Square
Suggested MBTA destinations are the Arlington St or Boylston St. on the Green line or Back Bay Station on the Orange line.
Parade Route:
1. Starting Point: Right on Clarendon Street. March past St. James, Stuart, Columbus Ave, Appleton, Warren
2. Left on Tremont Street. March past Waltham, Hanson, Milford, Dwight
3. Left on Berkeley Street. March past Warren, Appleton, Columbus Ave, Stuart, St. James
4. Right on Boylston. March past Arlington
5. Left on Charles Street. March past Public Garden on left, Boston Common on right
6. Marchers go into festival
7. Vehicles turn right on Beacon St for dismount and enter festival through nearby pedestrian entries. Accessible access through the corner of Charles St and Beacon St.
Boston Pride For The People is a volunteer-led organization that plans activities and events that celebrate the rich diversity, culture, and intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ community.
“Boston has a historic legacy of advancing equity and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. I’m grateful to Boston Pride for The People for their critical work to ensure that we are creating space for joy and inclusivity throughout the year. I look forward to welcoming people from all across the region and country to Boston this June.” -Mayor Michelle Wu
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 5:00p
Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE)
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 11:30a
Keolis massAdventures
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 11:00a
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre