Erie Pridefest Vendor and Participant information - Note New Vendor Unloading Timeframe and Details!

The 2023 Pride Fest is on Saturday, June 24, in Perry Square. Pride Fest begins rain or shine at 1 PM, with speakers and entertainers expected to last until 5:00 PM. Our Pride Parade will step off from 11th and State at noon and is expected to arrive in Perry Square by 1 PM.

Due to enhanced safety measures, access to the streets surrounding Perry Square will be limited during setup. Vendors will have access from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM for unloading materials at the park. Parking around the park will not be accessible. We encourage you to park in the parking ramp at 7th and Peach or surrounding on-street where available once all tabling materials have been dropped off. After 11:00 AM, no vehicles will be permitted inside the barriers. Vendors can use their own carts to transport materials within the park after the streets have been closed.

The number of tables on both sides of the park will be much greater this year, and our volunteers have limited time to get them set up. Vendors may bring up to a 10 by 10 tent, canopy, or umbrella; all tables will be on the grass in front of sidewalk areas. Your table should be facing the sidewalk that it is adjacent to, as opposed to the lawn. Please note that no electricity is available for this event. If vendors would like a tent, canopy, or umbrella, you must bring your own.

When you arrive at Perry Square, please go to the large white registration tent in the middle of Perry Square WEST and check in. A coordinator will then show you your table location.

A map of the park layout will be sent out in the upcoming days and also be available day of on our website.

Parking will be limited around Perry Square and at the Parade line-up. Please plan accordingly.