Memphis Pride Festival and Parade is this weekend. Will weather impact festivities? When it starts and what to know
Memphis Pride Fest 2025 will mark 50 years of Pride in Memphis.
Organized by Mid-South Pride, the group highlights that the events scheduled from June 5-8 will not only celebrate the advancements made since the inaugural Memphis Pride event in 1976 but will also "recognize the persistent challenges encountered by LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those in the transgender and Latinx communities, amidst rising political hostility."
“This year’s theme is about honoring where we’ve been while amplifying where we’re going,” Mid-South Pride President Vanessa Rodley said in a news release. “Pride in Memphis began as a grassroots movement, a bold statement of visibility and demand for change. Fifty years later, we stand on the shoulders of those who marched before us, and we’re carrying their legacy forward.”
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Here is what we can expect for the upcoming Memphis Pride weekend.
What will the weather be for Pride?
Unfortunately, a significant amount of rain is forecasted for Pride weekend.
Friday has a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon with a 60% chance of precipitation. In the evening, the chance for precipitation drops to 40%, with showers and thunderstorms expected between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. The high on Friday is 90 degrees, and the low is 73 degrees.
Saturday has an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted for Saturday afternoon and evening. The high temperature is expected to be 86 degrees, with a low of 71 degrees.
The weather calms down on Sunday with an expected 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by a 20% chance of storms in the late evening. The high for the day is expected to be 86 degrees, and the low will be 70 degrees.
When does the Memphis Pride Parade start?
The 50th Memphis Pride Parade is set to commence at 11 a.m. this Saturday, June 7, gathering at the intersection of Beale and 4th Street. Participants and spectators can expect a lively celebration of diversity and inclusion, featuring colorful floats, local performers, and a variety of festivities to honor the LGBTQ+ community.
The Memphis Pride Festival has evolved from a modest picnic into a regional highlight, attracting over 50,000 attendees. The 2025 edition will feature nearly 200 vendors and exhibitors, a grand Pride parade, two stages with live entertainment including headliners, local musicians, drag artists, special guest speakers, VIP experiences, educational sessions, a family area and interactive activities.
There are numerous parking decks and lots available near Beale Street listed here by the Downtown Memphis Commission .
Do you need tickets for Memphis Pride?
For the Pride Festival, which follows the parade, there is a small fee to participate in the festivities. General admission is $3. VIP passes are $100. Go to Midsouthpride.org .
Memphis Pride events this weekend
Along with the parade and festival on Saturday, several events will be hosted this weekend in honor of Pride Month.
- Big Gay Dance Party : 8 p.m. | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave. | No ticket fee.
- Channel Pride: A Silent Disco After Party : 8 p.m.-midnight June 7 | Overton Square Courtyard, 2101 Madison Ave. | General Admission: $22.13 online.
- Grand Marshal Drag Brunch : 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8 | Cossitt Library, 33 S. Front St. | General Admission: $34.89 online
- Sauna Presents Tea : 3 p.m. June 8 | The Pumping Station, 1382 Poplar Ave. | No ticket fee.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis Pride Festival and Parade is this weekend. Will weather impact festivities? When it starts and what to know
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