Pride Parade 2010
Saturday, June 12
12noon
Rain or Shine!
Registration Now Open - Click Here To Register
Parade Information
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For everyone! |
For spectators! |
For participants! |
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Parade Schedule
- 7-10am Contingents check-in and setup on Tremont St.
- 10am-12pm Vehicles Inspection, Contingent Ordering.
- 12pm 1 Minute of Silence for those who cannot be with us or are no longer with us.
- 12:01pm The Parade starts.
- 12:45pm The Head of the Parade reaches the Festival at City Hall Plaza.
- 3pm The last Parade contingent arrives at the Festival at City Hall Plaza.
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Parade Route
This 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
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in alphabetical order, as of 02.15.2010 |
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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:
- 138 groups registered
- 12,000+ marchers
- 800,000 in attendance! (source: Boston Transportation and Police Departments)
- 36 floats and large vehicles (trolleys, duck boats, buses...)
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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:
- Best Float
- Best Marching Group
- Best Adaptation of the Theme
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:
- Charles St, between Boylston St and Beacon St
- Berkeley St, between Tremont St and Boylston St
- Beacon St, between Charles St and Tremont St
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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:
- Wear sunscreen! It will be a hot and sunny day, so bring a tube of sunscreen with you.
- Bring water! The Boston Pride Committee cannot distribute water to the 1M+ crowd, so bring a bottle or two with you.
- Have fun! Sing, chant, clap for and with the participating groups! Also, feel free to join them on the street to march with them up to the Festival!
- Watch out for (your) kids - Make sure that children are safe and not running around on the street, especially when vehicles are approaching.
- Respect the instructions from the Parade Staff and Volunteers - They are only doing their job and enforcing safety measures for the benefit of everyone.
- Avoid crossing the street when vehicle are approaching - This slows down the Parade and creates unnecessary risks.
- Stay on the sidewalk or behind safety lines and barricades - Advancing into the street when contingents approach slows down the Parade and creates unnecessary risks. This is especially true at corners when maneuvering vehicles require large clearance on the street.
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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.
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Marshal Orientation Meetings
All participating organizations must have their Group Marshals attend one of the three Orientation Meetings:
- Dates: Wednesday May 12th, Thursday May 20th, Friday May 28th
- Time: 6:30 - 8pm
- Venue: TBD
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:
- Wear sunscreen! It will be a hot and sunny day, so bring a tube of sunscreen with you.
- Bring water! The Boston Pride Committee cannot distribute water to the 1M+ crowd, so bring a bottle or two with you.
- Have fun! Sing, chant, clap, dance for and with the spectators!
- Watch out for kids - Make sure that children are safe and not running into the Parade vehicles of your group.
- Respect the instructions from the Parade Staff and Volunteers - They are only doing their job and enforcing safety measures for the benefit of everyone. These measures are explained in extenso during the Marshal Orientation Meetings.
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