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On Sunday, the daytime dance party will feature DJ Jamie J Sanchez from noon to 4 p.m. After the event, you can contact Phoenix Pride at .

Parking, Lightrail and Taxi

As parking is limited, we recommend that you either take the Lightrail or a ride sharing service. Look for the “neurodiverse infinity symbol.”

Senior Services

“Mature” community members needing a space to get out of the sun and cool off.

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phoenix gay pride parade

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What is Phoenix Pride?

Phoenix Pride Incorporated is an Arizona based nonprofit agency that celebrates and promotes the history, courage, diversity, and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer) community through its community events.

It has soft lights, soft sounds, soft sitting areas, a hand-washing station, ear plugs, and volunteers to assist. Dogs that are exclusively emotional support dogs, however, are not trained to perform a specific task related to a disability. The large-scale event is “for the community to be seen and the rest of the community to be reminded that the LGBTQ+ community is here and not going away.”

Between last year’s parade bomb threat, the increased hostility towards diversity facilitated by the Trump administration and anxieties over ICE enforcement, a moment of safe communal celebration is in order.

For specific considerations or questions, email accessibility@phoenixpride.org.

Pet Restrictions


ABSOLUTELY NO PETS are allowed on the grounds (with the exception of SERVICE DOGS*).

  • Service dogs MUST be harnessed at all times. Please check back for future volunteer opportunities.

    Festival Accessibility

    All accessibility information is available at the Information Booth near the entrance, which is staffed with a volunteer who knows American Sign Language.

    Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
    American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available during all performances at the Main, Community Spotlight, and Erotic World stages.

    Water 

    There will be four water stations for folks to refill.

Event coordinators worked diligently to ensure the highest levels of security for attendees, preparing for all circumstances, including having systems in place if ICE makes an unwelcome appearance. 

This year’s Pride includes 150 entertainment performances across five stages and over 300 exhibitors showcasing a huge variety of food, shopping and community resources.

Hours will be Saturday from 2 – 9 pm and Sunday from 12 – 8 pm.

“Pride events and festivals just in their existence, just by taking place, sends a message,” says Jeremy Helfgot, a spokesperson for Phoenix Pride. The addition of the Rainbows Festival to the organization’s lineup of annual events allows Phoenix Pride to better serve the needs of our community by raising funds for the Phoenix Pride Community Foundation and ensuring the availability of family friendly events.

Does Phoenix Pride give back to the LGBTQ+ community?

Yes, the Phoenix Pride Community Foundation is the charitable arm of our organization.