Rochester Pride Parade and Festival Returns in 2026

Annual LGBTQ+ celebration set for July 18 with parade, music, food, and more.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The date for the 2026 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival has been announced. The parade will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, marching down South Avenue to Highland Park, where the festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will feature music, food, local vendors, crafts, and other festivities. General admission is $5 at the gate, with a $50 VIP lounge option also available.

Why it matters

The Rochester Pride Parade and Festival is an important annual celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community, promoting visibility, acceptance, and community. The event draws thousands of attendees and helps support local LGBTQ+-owned businesses and organizations.

The details

The parade will start at 11 a.m. and march down South Avenue to Highland Park, where the festival will be held. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and feature music, food, local vendors, crafts, and other festivities. General admission to the festival is $5 at the gate, with a $50 VIP lounge option also available.

  • The 2026 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, July 18.

The players

Rochester Pride

The organization that hosts the annual Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival VIP lounge will go on sale in early 2026.

The takeaway

The Rochester Pride Parade and Festival remains an important annual tradition, bringing the LGBTQ+ community and allies together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and progress.