Join the Celebration
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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8am Morning Stretch on the Riverfront with Kalioke Movement Lounge!
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10am Jefferson Street Pride Parade: We encourage all 2SLGBTQ+ community members, allies, and fur babies to join the procession as we make our way to the riverfront festival.
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11am Commencement Ceremony: Join us at the Port of Burlington Main Stage to officially kick off our Pride on the Riverfront Festival by crowning our grand marshal and digging into what Pride is really all about.
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11am-2pm Riverfront Festival: Enjoy live music, 80+ vendors, food, activities, information, art, and more along the banks of the Mississippi River.
- 2pm Raffle Drawing & Festival End: Find the Queermittee members selling raffle tickets at the parade and festival for your chance to take home half the pot! $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 6, $10 for 15 or $20 for an arm's length! Must be present at the drawing to win.
- 8-11pm Pride After Dark Drag Show. See you back at Burlington Auditorium for Pride After Dark, an adult vendor fair, drag show, and dance party all in one! Doors open at 7pm. This event is 21+ with valid ID and clear bag required to enter.
- Midnight viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Capitol Theater