Baton Rouge Pride 2026: Parade, Lineup and Events

Louisiana's largest indoor Pride celebration returns on Saturday, the 27th of June 2026 at Raising Cane's River Center, running from 11:30 am under this year's theme "This Is What Pride Feels Like."

The centerpiece of the festival is The Rainbow Exchange, a combined marketplace and resource fair bringing together over 100 LGBTQ+ friendly businesses, queer artists and nonprofit organizations under one roof.

Beyond the marketplace, the day features headlining performances, local entertainment, free health services, and family programming, including the popular Drag Queen Story Time.

Founded in 2006, Baton Rouge Pride is a recognized nonprofit that works year-round to support the South Louisiana LGBTQ+ community through resources, education and events, with the annual Pride Guide distributed across the Greater Baton Rouge Area from the 1st of June.

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