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Philadelphia Pride Parade and Festival Move to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Organizers cite surging crowds alongside a push for civic visibility.

Overview

  • Philly Pride 365 announced Tuesday that the parade will leave the Gayborhood for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7, ending at Eakins Oval.
  • Entry to the Parkway festival will cost $10, with tickets not yet on sale and possible VIP options and free access through community partners.
  • A new monthlong Philly Pride Arts Festival will run June 6–27 across city venues, featuring opera, cabaret, drag and concerts with a mix of free and ticketed shows.
  • Organizers said rapid growth to an estimated 147,000 attendees in 2025 from about 47,000 in 2022 required a larger, more accessible footprint.
  • The exact parade route is still being finalized, and early reaction includes concern about leaving the Gayborhood and paying for entry alongside support for the higher-capacity plan.