PRIDEFEST FAQ

Clear Bag Policy

To enhance safety and streamline entry procedures, the following bag policy will be enforced:

1. Small Bags (Non-Clear Permitted)

   Bags that are 6 inches x 9 inches or smaller, with or without a handle or strap, may be non-clear and are permitted.

2. Clear Bag Requirement

   Any bag larger than 6 inches x 9 inches must be clear/transparent.

3. Maximum Size Bags

   Bags may not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches.

   Bags larger than these dimensions will not be permitted.

4. Prohibited Bags

   • Backpacks (including clear ones larger than the approved size)

     Tinted, patterned, or opaque bags that are larger than 6 inches x 9 inches

     Luggage of any size

All bags are subject to inspection. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure compliance with this policy.

Exceptions:

PrideFest recognizes that some attendees may need to bring specific items that don’t fit within these restrictions. The following exceptions will be honored:

    Medically necessary items (including medical equipment, supplies, and cooling bags). This includes a  breast pump bag and necessary supplies.

    Diaper bag and/or items for infants or toddlers, such as diaper bags, wipes, bottles, and snacks.  Must be accompanied by a child.

Guests with medical needs or infant/toddler items may use any festival entry point. A quick bag inspection will be conducted by security staff to confirm contents.

For the first time in our 45-year history, Pride St. Louis is introducing a modest ticket price for PrideFest. This was not a decision we made lightly. After several of our largest corporate sponsors reduced or withdrew their support, we faced a $150,000 funding gap. In response, we launched the #45for45 grassroots campaign, and our community stepped up in a major way to help us close that gap.

At the same time, we knew that we could not continue to rely on a financial model that leaves our celebration vulnerable to the shifting priorities of corporate partners. Charging admission helps ensure a more sustainable future for Pride St. Louis. It allows us to continue putting on a high-quality event while expanding our year-round programming and outreach. This year, PrideFest is not presented solely by a corporation. It is presented by you — our community.

No. This is the first time in Pride St. Louis’s 45-year history that we will have a festival pass admission to PrideFest. We believe this step is necessary to ensure the long-term stability of our organization and the events we host.

Your $10 festival pass gives you access to both Saturday and Sunday of PrideFest. You do not need to buy separate festival passes for each day. Your festival pass helps cover the costs of safety, entertainment, sanitation, and logistics, and also supports Pride St. Louis’s year-round efforts including volunteer opportunities, community meals, scholarships, and educational events.

Youth 13 years and under may enter the festival for free when accompanied by an adult with a festival pass. No separate festival pass is required for eligible youth.

You can purchase your festival pass online HERE. We encourage you to buy your festival pass in advance to help streamline your entry to the festival.

Yes. We highly recommend purchasing in advance to save time at the gates.

Yes, we will be accepting cash and credit card payments at the gates on both Saturday and Sunday.

You can pick up your wristband at the Pride Kickoff event, as well as at various pop-up events taking place throughout the month of June. If you cannot make it to one of these events, you can also get your wristband at the festival gates when you arrive.

Once you’ve purchased your festival pass, you will receive a wristband that gives you entry to the festival grounds for both days. If you get your wristband ahead of time, you can skip the purchasing line and walk right in.

Yes. Your wristband allows re-entry to the festival grounds on both days. Just make sure you are still wearing your original wristband when you return.

We have eliminated the fee for a 21+ wristband, there is no additional charge for a beverage wristband.

We believe that Pride should be accessible to everyone. If you are unable to afford the $10 ticket, free admission options are available through our community partners. Please fill out the application HERE if you are in need.

As Deborah Cox says, “Absolutely not!” We have committed community partners to assist with access and the option to purchase a festival pass for those that are in need.

Yes. The Grand Pride Parade in Honor of Vivent Health, remains free and open to the public. No festival pass or wristband is required to attend the parade. The Parade kicks off at Noon on Sunday, June 29th down Market Street in Downtown St. Louis.

No. All festival pass sales are final. Tickets are not refundable or transferable under any circumstances.

Wristbands will not be replaced if lost. Please keep your wristband secure and on your wrist at all times during the festival.

Yes. PrideFest will take place rain or shine. We will not be issuing refunds in the event of inclement weather.

Yes. We are committed to the safety of all of our guests. Security personnel will be present at all entry points and bag and stroller checks will be conducted upon arrival.

Clear Bag Policy

To enhance safety and streamline entry procedures, the following bag policy will be enforced:

1. Small Bags (Non-Clear Permitted)
   Bags that are 6 inches x 9 inches or smaller may be non-clear and are permitted.

2. Clear Bag Requirement
   Any bag larger than 6 inches x 9 inches must be clear/transparent.

3. Maximum Size Bags
   Bags may not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches.
   Bags larger than these dimensions will not be permitted.

4. Prohibited Bags

   • Any non-clear bag larger than 6 inches x 9 inches

   • Any clear bag larger than 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches

All bags are subject to inspection. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure compliance with this policy.

The purchase of a VIP Experience Pass includes the Festival Pass. You will only wear the VIP Experience wristband.

Yes. We believe in our community supporting one another. There is a pay it forward option at the bottom of the ticketing page for all those who would like to contribute. Any additional purchase will help us and our community partners ensure everyone can access PrideFest.

Email tickets@pridestl.org