ST. LOUIS PRIDEFEST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

The Grand Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Noon. PrideFest grounds are open all day Saturday as well. 

PrideFest 2024 will be held June 29th (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and June 30th (11 a.m. - 6 p.m. )

Admission to the festival is free, but we strongly suggest a donation of $5 to support our many community efforts and to provide a safe and enjoyable festival.

PrideFest is located in Downtown St. Louis, in the parks across from city hall. The Festival is accessible via MetroLink or MetroBus. A taxi stand is also located at 14th and Market.

If you choose to drive, parking is available at meters downtown, which are free of charge on Sunday only. Be sure not to park at reserved meters or in "no parking" areas. Pride St. Louis is unable to reimburse parking violations.

Pride St. Louis doesn't have a specific dress code; we encourage self-expression and body positivity. We are required by law to abide by the City of Saint Louis' code of ordinances. Visit their website to contact them for more information on what is allowable.

We work with a variety of different institutions to ensure the safety of every person that attends PrideFest. With the current social and political climate we have strengthened the security presence at PrideFest. The safety of festival attendees is at the forefront of our planning.

We utilize a combination of hired security - both marked and unmarked, as well as local police.

We encourage each person to remain alert to their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior or packages to security personnel. If you see something say something.

No coolers are allowed onto festival grounds. If you have specific dietary needs or other concerns, we recommend bringing a small, soft-sided lunchbox-style container with you. Large, hard-sided coolers will not be allowed into the grounds. Do not bring tents to the festival grounds. They block the view and make it hard for others to enjoy the entertainment and festivities. Lawn chairs are welcome. Weapons of any kind and firearms are strictly prohibited. Anyone bringing prohibited items into festival grounds will be asked to leave immediately and may be refused re-entry. For everyone's safety, please do not bring glass containers with you. In compliance with our liquor license, as well as state and municipal law, no outside alcohol is allowed. No one under the legal drinking age of 21 years old is allowed to drink at PrideFest. All individuals appearing to be under the age of 40 years old may be asked for a valid photo ID. Individual, sealed bottles of water are allowed to be carried in (maximum 6 bottles).

We ask that you do not bring pets; service animals are always allowed. Due to temperature, very hot pavement and very large and loud crowds; we do not allow pets for their safety and that of all our guests.

Restrooms can be found at many locations around the festival. All restrooms are gender-inclusive. The map in the program book will show specific locations.

Medical personnel will be on-site at all times during festival hours. A first-aid tent staffed by a team of certified medical professionals is located on 14th Street at Chestnut (or go to any entry plaza). In case of emergency, call 911.

There are plenty of great food choices located in our food areas. The map in the program book will show specific locations.

Please enjoy the variety of unique food and drinks from our vendors!

Yes. Please visit any beer or liquor booth throughout the festival, show your identification, and purchase a $2 wristband for the day. This ensures shorter lines at alcohol booths, since you will have already shown proof of your age.

ATMs are located throughout the festival grounds. You will be able to check your festival program for specific locations

PrideFest brings you dozens of entertainment acts on two stages. Enjoy a variety of acts and performances, including music, dance, and visual arts. Check out the entertainment page for biographies and a schedule of performances.