The theme for the 2026 Buffalo Pride Parade is ROOTED IN PRIDE.About this Event
Save the date: the Buffalo Pride Parade is back on Sunday, June 7, 2026!
Every June, hundreds of LGBTQIA2S+ affirming organizations show up to march down Elmwood Ave. with colorful floats, creative attire and unforgettable performances. We can’t wait to march together with you again in the spirit of Pride.
The theme for the 2026 Buffalo Pride Parade is:
ROOTED IN PRIDE.
Buffalo’s LGBTQIA2S+ community is rooted in unity. Rooted in joy. Rooted in history. Rooted in resistance. Rooted in Pride. What are the roots that keep us grounded, rain or shine? How do they give us the strength to grow toward a better future?
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The 2026 Buffalo Pride Parade will recognize some of the most creative, real, and on-message groups with awards. The categories are:
Werk of Art - This award will go to the group with the most artistic and imaginative presentation. From DIY divas to museum-worthy masterpieces, it’s time to let your creativity bloom.
Queen City Realness – This award will go to the group that brings Buffalo’s queer roots to life. Give us a presentation that’s undeniably Buffalo and talk proud about our city’s LGBTQIA2S+ history.
Ate, No Crumbs - ‘Fit check! This award will go to the most fashionable, stunning, fierce and ferocious group. Turn a lewk and make Elmwood Avenue your runway.
Period. - This award will go to the group that sends a message so powerful, so clear, so moving or so of-the-moment that the only response imaginable is, “Period.” What does your group have to say?
Iconic Behavior - This award goes to the group who pays the best tribute to a queer icon, past or present. Show us how their roots give you the strength to grow.
About the Buffalo Pride Parade
Special thanks to all of our event sponsors, including Evergreen Health and M&T Bank for their support.
Click here to visit the Buffalo Pride website for additional information.
All profits of the Buffalo Pride Parade support the essential healthcare programs and services that Evergreen Health and its affiliates provide to Western New York’s LGBTQIA2S+ community, in addition to covering costs associated with the Parade’s insurance, security, and supplies.
Organizations who wish to participate in this year’s Buffalo Pride Parade are required to make a donation in accordance with the following:
Non-profit, revenue under $500,000: entrance fee $50
Non-profit, revenue over $500,000: entrance fee $125
For profit, revenue under $500,000: entrance fee $200
For profit, revenue over $500,000: entrance fee $450
Single/Group Marchers w/ No Vehicle: Pay What You Can/Optional Donation
Community members who wish to march in the Parade but aren’t a member of a participating organization can also contact a local LGBTQIA2S+ affirming organization and ask to march with them.
Participant Information
DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026
LINE-UP TIME & LOCATION
Parade line-up will begin at 8am at Buffalo State University (1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY). Arrival times will be staggered and the person who registers for each group will receive this information closer to the Parade day. A parking lot attendant will be on site to direct parade floats and marchers into the lot.
Parade participants must arrive at their assigned time for placement in the parade line-up. The Parade steps off promptly at 11am. Due to limited parking, we encourage Parade participants to utilize public transportation and ride-sharing services (Lyft, Uber).
PARADE ROUTE
Traveling south on Elmwood Avenue and ending at Allen Street. The block of Elmwood Avenue between Allen Street and Virginia Street will be closed to traffic; floats and marchers will be able to disassemble in this area.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Per City of Buffalo requirements, The Evergreen Foundation of Western New York, Inc. (the “Organizer”) is required to carry liability insurance for the 2025 Buffalo Pride Parade (“Pride Parade”), which will be held on June 1, 2025 (“Parade Date”). Consequently, all participants must adhere to the Terms & Conditions listed below as a condition of participating in the Pride Parade. Failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in exclusion from participating in the Pride Parade, exclusion from future events, and possible legal action.
BY REGISTERING ONLINE, PRIDE PARADE PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• Participants will line up beginning at 8:00am on Parade Date.
• All participants who are driving in the Pride Parade must have a valid driver’s license and necessary auto insurance.
•The Buffalo Pride Parade is Rooted in Pride, Inclusion, and Respect. Hate speech, harassment, and threats will not be tolerated.
•Participants shall not consume or use alcohol or illicit drugs while participating in the Pride Parade, including at the assembly site, during line up, on the route, and at the exit site of the Pride Parade.
• Participants are NOT permitted to throw ANY items (confetti, literature, candy, etc.) to spectators. This will be strictly enforced.
• Participants must stay off sidewalks and remain with their group during the Pride Parade.
• Music must be turned OFF at the end of the parade route (Allen Street).
• All motorized vehicles in the Pride Parade MUST be decorated. This is a parade and all participating groups are expected to contribute to a festive atmosphere.
• Participants agree to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS Organizer and its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims, costs, damages, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection to Participants’ participation in the Pride Parade. PARTICIPANT shall notify Organizer promptly after becoming aware of any such claim. In addition, participants agree to WAIVE, RELEASE, and DISCHARGE Organizer and its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for any death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to participants.
· Participants understand and acknowledge that the Pride Parade is a public event and may be photographed or recorded. Organizer, its affiliates, or other entities may take and use photographs, film or other images of participants throughout the Pride Parade. Participants waive any right of privacy, publicity, compensation, copyright, or other rights to any images, videos, or recordings and consents that Organizer and its affiliates may use such images, videos, or recordings for any purpose.
Health Equity Statement: Organizer and its affiliates support the LGBTQIA2S+ community, communities of color, people who use drugs and those living with HIV and other chronic illnesses. We take an inward approach to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion within our culture, policies and practices, so that we can best serve our patients and the community in an equitable way. As a nonprofit health care organization, it is critical that our community partners, sponsors, vendors and everyone who works for and with us understand and share our values. We all play a role in creating a more inclusive society and it is our goal to align with those who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. As an entity or partner/sponsor/donor participating in the Pride Parade it means that you and your business adhere to and share the same values as Organizer and its affiliates. It means that you hold your business accountable to the same standards of equity and support for underserved communities.
Event Venue
Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 482.02
