Parade lineup

The parade lineup is now available:

Consult the parade lineup in marching order
Consult the parade lineup in alphabetical order
Reminder:
- Check-in time = time at which group marshals must check-in at the registration tent on Copley Square
- Stagger report time = time at which participants in the group must be ready to go in their spot

Parade schedule

7:30 am to 11:00 am
Staging and lining-up of participants around Copley Square

12noon
Parade kick-off!

Parade route

Start at Boylston St and Clarendon St
Turn right onto Clarendon St
Turn left onto Tremont St
Turn left onto Berkeley St
Turn right onto Boylston St
Turn left onto Charles St
Turn right onto Beacon St
Turn left onto Tremont St
Arrival at City Hall Plaza on Cambridge StÂ

Directions

It is strongly recommended that you arrive at the Boston Pride Parade by â€œTâ€. Given the large amount of people present in the city for the dayâ€™s events, traffic will likely be highly congested and parking will be limited.

By T: Take the Green line to Copley.

By car: we have negotiated with Spot Hero for reduced parking rates throughout the city. Click below for more info.

Advice for Visitors and Spectators

Pack appropriately! The Boston Pride Parade is a rain or shine event, so plan accordingly for the forecast weather conditions. Consider bringing sunscreen, plenty of bottled water, and an umbrella or raincoat.
Have fun!
Watch out for (your) kids â€“ Make sure children are safe. As the crowds pour in from the Parade it may become difficult to keep an eye on the little ones. Consider moving to the Family Zone until the Parade is complete.
Respect the instructions from the Parade Staff and Volunteers â€“ These individuals will be clearly distinguishable from the crowd. They are only doing their job and enforcing safety measures for the benefit of everyone.

Parade Registration (for organized groups)

Registration for the 2017 Boston Pride Parade is now closed! If you have any question, please contact us at parade@bostonpride.org

Marshal Training Sessions

All group marshals will be required to attend ONE marshal training session. There are 4 sessions to pick from and the marshals do not need to attend a session together. Click here to view the marshal orientation meeting schedule

We cannot accept changes to your marshals after May 1. If your initial marshals have changed, please notify the committee at parade@bostonpride.org.

Parade Staging

All registered groups will be assigned a specific time to report to the staging area. The staging of groups will run from 7:30 to 11 am on the day of the parade.