The Best Waterside Pride Celebrations in the US
Last Updated on May 22, 2024 by Boatsetter Team
During June in the US, we will celebrate the beginning of summer, Juneteenth, and Pride, a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals. Several waterfront cities have Pride events this June and there are plenty of boat rentals to celebrate over water. Here are the best places in the US to celebrate Pride by boat.
- New York City, New York
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Chicago, Illinois
- San Francisco, California
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New York City Pride March
The New York City Pride March is one of the largest and most well-known LGBTQ+ events in the world and takes place annually in June during Pride Month. Over the years, the NYC Pride March has grown in size and scope, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators from around the world. The march typically features a colorful array of floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and other performers, as well as a diverse array of LGBTQ+ organizations and businesses.
Not to mention, world-class musicians and your favorite celebrities are spotted as attendees, and sometimes hosting events or as performers. Its scope has grown to include Pride celebrations on water. This year you might want to consider renting a boat to decorate and parade around. The Statute of Liberty on the water and the city embolden by gay pride is quite the view to see. Get information on this year’s NYC Pride.
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Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival
Most people know Annapolis as one of the East Coast’s top boating destinations, however lesser-known this city is also home to a vibrant LGBTQ+ community. There are several events and organizations dedicated to promoting Pride and inclusivity on land and on water. In 2018, Annapolis joined the list of cities hosting Pride parades and festivals led by Annapolis Pride, whose mission is to “celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, engaging local residents, businesses and groups to unite in welcoming and embracing diversity in Annapolis.”
As a proud boating city with a thriving LGBTQ community, we encourage you to hop on a boat rental to join pride on the water. Get information about this year’s Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival.
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Chicago Pride Parade
Chicago’s first Pride Parade took place on June 27, 1970. From humble beginnings with just a few hundred participants marching through the streets of Lakeview, a neighborhood on the city’s North Side that has long been a hub for LGBTQ+ culture and activism, Chicago Pride Parade has become one of our nation’s best LGBTQ+ celebrations.
In recent years, organizers have estimated that the parade draws between 1 and 1.5 million people annually. In the past Chi-towns’s street festival featured DJs events, amazing deep dish pizza, LGBTQ art stands and crafts vendors, and even a pet parade. Get information on this year’s Chicago Pride Parade.
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San Francisco Pride Festival
San Francisco’s Pride Festival is one of the oldest and most well-known Pride events in the world. It typically features a wide variety of events and activities, including a colorful parade that winds its way through the city’s scenic downtown. In addition to the festival, there are a variety of other events and activities that take place throughout San Francisco during PRIDE Month, including art exhibits, film screenings, lectures and panel discussions, and community outreach programs.
As a top destination for sailing, this year’s San Francisco Pride Festival is the perfect opportunity to extend the festivities over water. Get information about this year’s San Francisco Pride Festival.
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