St. Louis PrideFest 2026

The annual Grand Pride Parade brings our community together to march in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate the diverse groups in STL, and allows people to find a place in the community for them.This year, the Arch will provide the backdrop for the parade down Market Street, between 10th Street and 15th Street, running along the face of the festival.

The annual Grand Pride Parade brings our community together to march in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate the diverse groups in STL, and allow people to find a place in the community for them.
This year, the Arch will provide the backdrop for the parade down Market Street, between 10th Street and 15th Street, running along the side of the festival.

The annual Grand Pride Parade brings our community together to march in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate the diverse groups in STL, and allow people to find a place in the community for them.
This year, the Arch will provide the backdrop for the parade down Market Street, between 10th Street and 15th Street, running alongside the festival.

The annual Grand Pride Parade unites our community in celebration, advocacy, and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community. Marchers will honor the many diverse groups that make St. Louis vibrant while creating space for everyone to feel seen and connected. This year, the parade will travel down Market Street from 10th Street to 15th Street, with the Arch providing a powerful backdrop along the festival route.

PrideFest proudly showcases a diverse lineup of performers and entertainers each year, celebrating local and regional talent. We are now accepting entertainment applications for PrideFest 2026, taking place in downtown St. Louis. Performers of all styles, backgrounds, and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Our entertainment committee reviews all submissions to curate a dynamic, engaging lineup.

While we are unable to book every applicant, we are committed to:

Creating opportunities for new and returning performers
Highlighting a wide range of genres and performance styles
Building a lineup that reflects the diversity and spirit of our community
Past participation does not guarantee placement for 2026.

Thank you for your interest in performing at PrideFest 2026. We appreciate the time, creativity, and passion you bring to your work, and we look forward to learning more about you.

This form is intended for entertainers or their authorized representatives only.
If you would like to suggest an artist for consideration, please email info@pridestl.org