Erie Pridefest 2023 - Parade Gathers at 11th Street!

Pridefest will take place this year on June 24th. We will gather on 11th St between Peach and French St from 11- 12 and step off to march to Perry Square at 12. Please note that this is a change in location from years past.

The NW PA Pride Alliance came to this decision with the safety of all participants in mind. By moving the step off closer to Perry's Square, the Erie Police can now close off the entirety of State Street for our Pride Parade. In past years, we have had to remain in the northbound lanes while traffic could continue southbound. This needed to be addressed in light of safety concerns because of incidents in other parts of the country.

We would also ask that if you cannot walk the parade, you join us by finding a great spot on State street to watch the parade and meet us at Perry Square afterward. For the safety of all parade participants, we will not be allowing personal vehicles to join the parade this year.

If you are setting up a table, we would like to have you checked in and set up no later than 12:30. Pridefest will start around 1 pm once the parade has finished and end at 5 pm. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages at no cost.

Throughout Perry Square, there will be information tables and vendors along with performances by local drag performers and other performers on the Erie Insurance Main Stage. HIV/STI and other health providers will be located in the Adagio Health and Wellness Zone.

More details will be available on our website NWPAPride.org.