THE PARADE

The Pride Parade steps off at 11am on Sunday, June 7, at Elmwood and Forest Avenues.

The Pride Parade’s ADA friendly accessible viewing area for seniors and those with disabilities is located at the Burchfield Penny at 1300 Elmwood Avenue.

To join the accessible party, please enter Buffalo State campus via Iroquois at Elmwood and park in I30, then follow the signs to Burchfield Penney, OR get dropped off at Rockwell Road at Elmwood near the barricades. Please note that Elmwood Ave will be closed at Rockwell starting at 10am. 

Please see the Accessible Viewing Area Map.

All profits of the Buffalo Pride Parade support the essential healthcare programs and services that Evergreen Health and its affiliates provide to Western New York’s LGBTQ+ community, in addition to covering costs associated with the Parade’s insurance, security, and supplies.

The order of the Parade is based on the type of group/float. We will do our best to place participants based on their time of arrival, but ultimately our goal in organizing the parade is to have diversity throughout, which includes having an array of marchers/music/etc. throughout the parade route. Parade participants must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. for proper placement. The Parade steps off promptly at 11:00 a.m.

The Evergreen Health Foundation, an affiliate of Evergreen Health, coordinates and manages the Buffalo Pride Parade as a way to give back to the communities served by Evergreen Health and its affiliate organizations. If you have questions regarding the parade or festival please email eventcoordinator@evergreenhs.org.

Per City of Buffalo requirements, The Evergreen Foundation of Western New York, Inc. (the “Organizer”) is required to carry liability insurance for the 2025 Buffalo Pride Parade (“Pride Parade”), which will be held on June 1, 2025 (“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 8:00am on Parade Date.

• All participants who are driving in the Pride Parade must have a valid driver’s license and necessary auto insurance.

•The Buffalo Pride Parade is Rooted in Pride, Inclusion, and Respect. Hate speech, harassment, and threats will not be tolerated.

•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 LGBTQIA2S+ 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 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.

Apply to volunteer here.

The Parade travels south on Elmwood Avenue starting at Forest 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. See the map here.

Registration for the 2026 Pride Parade is now closed.