Many cities in the US are home to plenty of annual pride parades.
They require longtime diligent preparations for concerts, art exhibits, and after-parties.
The pride parades usually involve thousands of people.
Below is the list of the best pride parades in the US that cheer you up in 2019.
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Boston Pride
Boston is especially popular among tourists in early June.
The participants of the pride festival rent accommodations while the city is getting ready for a massive Boston Pride.
It combines a great variety of activities like Movie Night or High Heel Dash.
Marching along the Boston streets is the major event.
Also, don’t miss the chance to visit the Club Cafe, a historic gay bar in Boston.
Date: June 8
Place: Anywhere at the midcourse between Boston Common and City Hall Plaza.
San Francisco Pride
San Francisco Pride is placed second in the list of the most large-scale pride parades.
The city welcomes everyone to enjoy the exciting event.
It’s a massive movement where over 1 million people are involved.
There’s a lot of live music in the streets at more than 20 stages.
Pride activities vary from the fetish-focused to family-friendly ones.
Date: June 29, June 30
Place: Book a room in the Civic Center or Union Square, or choose Castro for nightlife.
Seattle PrideFest
Seattle PrideFest is not as massive as other festivals, but it still attracts lots of people.
The pride parade has a unique atmosphere and aura of live entertainments.
A concert opens the PrideFest and a final parade closes it.
The parade in Seattle is considered one of the most loyal where the participants feel really equal, and that’s why people love it.
Date: June 29, June 30
Place: Capitol Hill is the closest area to where the pride parades are held.
Houston LGBT Pride Celebration
Texas is considered a rather conservative state.
Nevertheless, Houston always has something incredible to offer to the LGBT community.
It supported the “Summer of 69” theme which was spread all over the country this year.
Make sure to put Houston pride parade in your summer to-do list.
You’ll love the incredible performance and hospitable Texas natives for a long haul.
Date: June 22
Place: Any place close to the city center would be great.
Miami Beach Pride
Miami is an extremely popular city thanks to its beaches and warm weather throughout the year.
In case you are fond of beach events, visit Miami Beach Pride.
The program of the parade is accompanied by the sporty tanned bodies, warm beaches, various international dishes, and plenty of the energy of the sun.
Miami Beach Pride 2019 lasts for a week, so you’ll have a fabulous experience.
Date: April 1 – April 7
Place: We recommend Miami Beach and downtown.
New York Pride
In fact, the NY pride parade is the oldest in the United States, but it remains one of the best.
It started in 1970 and spread across the country.
New York parades are often the most significant events with their unique atmosphere.
You will hear loud music, inspirational speeches, and see bright art installations.
The parade starts marching along 5th Avenue and stops at the Stonewall Inn.
Date: June 30
Place: Stay around the Greenwich Village, Chelsea, the East Village, or the Lower Westside.
