The Baffalo Pride Parade is back! Get your most fabulous attire and your finest float ready for a celebration unlike any other. This year's theme is ”Now’s the time to celebrate, to march, to act."
WHEN?
- SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024
- STEP-OFF IS AT 11 A.M.
WHERE?
- START: ELMWOOD AVENUE AT FOREST AVENUE
- END: ELMWOOD AVENUE AT ALLEN STREET
HOW?
- FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
THE ROUTE
- The parade begins on Elmwood at Forest Avenue and continues south down Elmwood for two miles, concluding at Allen Street.
OVERVIEW
LGBTQ+ community and allies, now’s the time to shine! Get your finest float and most fabulous outfit ready for the 2024 Buffalo Pride Parade. The theme for this year is: “Now’s the time.” Now’s the time to celebrate. To march. To make a change.
In years past, hundreds of LGBTQ+ affirming organizations have shown out to march down Elmwood Ave. with colorful floats, creative attire and unforgettable performances. We can’t wait to march together again in the spirit of Pride and unity, and to see what “now’s the time” means to you.
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.
DONATIONS
The Buffalo Pride Parade is a fundraiser for the Pride Center of Western New York. Parade entrance fees support the essential programs and services that the Pride Center provides to Western New York’s LGBTQ+ community, in addition to covering costs associated with the Parade.
Organizations who wish to participate in this year’s Buffalo Pride Parade are required to make a donation according to their revenue:
Non-profit, revenue under $500,000: entrance fee $50
Non-profit, revenue over $500,000: entrance fee $100
For profit, revenue under $500,000: entrance fee $100
For profit, revenue over $500,000: entrance fee $250
Single Marcher (for those not affiliated with a group and want to join in on the March): $0.00
Community members who wish to march in the Parade but aren’t a member of a participating organization can also contact a local LGBTQ+ affirming organization and ask to march with them.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
DATE: Sunday, June 2
LINE-UP TIME & LOCATION
Parade line-up will begin at 8 a.m. at Buffalo State University (1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY). A parking lot attendant will be on site to direct parade floats and marchers into the lot. Click here to see a map of the Buffalo State Campus.
Parade participants must arrive no later than 9 a.m. for placement in the parade line-up. However, due to significantly increased parade participation, we STRONGLY encourage that you arrive at 8 a.m. for line-up. The Parade steps off promptly at 11 a.m. 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. Participants and attendees are encouraged to take the NFTA train from either the Allen Street/Medical Campus Station or the Fountain Plaza Station to the Pride Festival at Canalside.
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 2024 Buffalo Pride Parade (“Pride Parade”), which will be held on June 2, 2024 (“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 8:00 AM on Parade Date but must arrive no later than 9:00 AM for placement in the parade.
• All participants who are driving in the Pride Parade must have a valid driver’s license and necessary auto insurance.
• 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 LGBTQ+ 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 and festival 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
SUNY Buffalo State College - Lots R13 & R14, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 250.00
