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City of Boston

Pride Parade 2010

Saturday, June 12
12noon
Rain or Shine!

Registration Now Open - Click Here To Register


Parade Information

For everyone!

For spectators!

For participants!


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Parade Schedule


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Parade Route

Boston Pride 2010 - Parade RouteThis map displays the anticipated Parade Route for 2010. The final route will be announced in May after Boston Pride receives official approval from the City of Boston.

Parade Route
Staging: Tremont St
East on Tremont St
Left on Berkeley St
Right on Boylston St
Left on Charles St
Right on Beacon St
Left on Tremont St
Exit at the Festival for marchers
Destaging on Cambridge St for vehicles







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List of Parade Participants

in alphabetical order, as of 02.15.2010
Boston Pride


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Parade Line-Up

The Line-Up for the 2010 Boston Pride Parade will be announced on June 11th.


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Quickfacts

Statistics for 2009:


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Parade Awards

Each year, Boston Pride gives out Awards to recognize Parade participants who demonstrated energy, creativity, originality, effort, enthusiasm, and diversity in their contingent. The following Parade Awards will be given out, at a special Awards Ceremony in the Fall:

Judges will be posted along the Parade route to evaluate all contingents!


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TV Broadcast

The TV Broadcast of the 2010 Pride Parade will be announced here at a later date.


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Where to Watch the Parade?

The top three locations to enjoy the Parade best are:


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Parade Theme

The Theme for Boston Pride 2010 is "Riots to Rights - Celebrating 40 Years of Progress". Learn more about the Theme here!


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Parade Marshals

The Parade Marshals for 2010 will be voted in by the community. Learn more about the Marshals here!


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Commentator Stations

In 2010 Boston Pride will innovate by setting up stations with commentators and live speakers at various points along the Parade route. Stay tuned for more info!


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Advice for Spectators

The Boston Pride works all year long to bring this event to life and provide the best possible experience to all spectators. Here are couple pieces of advice and measures for all to enjoy the event safely:


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Parade Registration

Registration for the 2010 Boston Pride Parade is now open! Click Here To Register. Boston Pride is now using a new, professional registration system. If you encounter any issue with the registration system, please contact us at parade@bostonpride.org.

View the fee schedule here.


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Marshal Orientation Meetings

All participating organizations must have their Group Marshals attend one of the three Orientation Meetings:

Attendance is mandatory!


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Group Marshal Handbook

The Parade Group Marshal Handbook, updated for 2010, will be available in May. Check again soon!

This handbook contains all the information and regulations pertaining to the 2010 Parade. Downloading this Handbook is no substitute for the Orientation Meetings :).


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Vehicles Regulations

All floats and vehicles participating in the Parade will be inspected by City Inspectors between 10am and 12noon at the staging area. All floats and vehicles must satisfy the Inspection Criteria, or they will not be allowed to leave the staging area, per City of Boston regulations. If you have any questions or concerns about these specifications provided by the City of Boston, please direct them to the parade chair at parade@bostonpride.org.

The 2009 edition of these documents are for your reference only: the Inspection Criteria will be updated by the City of Boston Police Department at a later date. The 2010 regulations will be described in details at the Marshal Orientation Meetings.

If you are bringing a float or a vehicle in the Parade, please see the following documents:


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Power Generators Permits

If you are bringing a power generator to supply electricity to your sound system, you must obtain a permit from the City of Boston. You can apply by going to 1010 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, 3rd floor. More information is available at the City of Boston Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division, Fire and Permits: PatMcD.bfd@ci.boston.ma.us and (617) 343-3443.


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Advice for Participants

The Boston Pride works all year long to bring this event to life and provide the best possible experience to all participants. Here are couple pieces of advice and measures for all to enjoy the event safely:


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