Haverhill Pride is back — and we’re bringing even more joy, color, and community to the streets of downtown in 2026! Join us on Saturday, June 20 for a full day of celebration, visibility, and love!
Whether you’ve marched with us before or you’re celebrating Pride in Haverhill for the first time, this is your invitation to come exactly as you are — and bring your friends, chosen family, and allies along. Because Pride isn’t just a moment — it’s a movement. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Parade staging will take place at GAR park, head down Main Street, take a left on to Merrimack St., where we will march onto Washington St., and end on Railroad Square.
Washington Street will be closed to traffic during the parade and throughout the festivities!
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Parade Start: 12:30pm
Resource Fair and Vendor Market: 1pm-5pm
Washington Street Festival: 1-5pm
Food & Beer Garden: 1pm-5pm
Drag Fest from 1:15-5pm at various locations soon to be announced!
Skyline Social Afterparty: 5pm, drag at 6pm
Family Afterparty at Riverfront Boardwork: 5pm
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By Car
If you’re planning to drive into town we love to see a carpool situation! Our parade kicks-off at 1pm so be sure to be parked and ready by 12:30 to avoid road closures. Haverhill offers street parking throughout town (both free and paid), and is sporting a brand new parking garage with an entrance on Park Way. Learn more about the new garage and location here.
By Bus
MEVA offers free transportation throughout Haverhill You can visit their website to find routes convenient for you!
By Train
The Bradford Station on the commuter rail is the only operating station for the commuter rail at this time. Please see the MBTA website for more information and schedules. Amtrak stops at the Haverhill Station. Please see the Amtrak website for more information and schedules.
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Navigable paths: The parade route is .7 mile long and will take place in the street as part of a moving parade. The parade route is ADA compliant with paved sidewalks, where spectators are invited to watch.
Restrooms: Portapotties will be located next to the Windgate parkinglot and near our Food/Beer garden.
Seated/resting areas: Most public seating areas are in Washington Square. Our Food/Beer Garden in Riverside Park will have tabled seating options as well as space for BYO blanket setups.
Cooling/Water stations: We will have tented areas located next to Creative Haverhill (43 Washington St.), which include a water station. Water stations will also be available in our Food/Beer Garden
Quiet Zone: Head to Wicked Big Cafe (19 Essex St, Haverhill, MA 01832) for a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle.