Ready for Sacramento Pride? See tickets, parking, road closures and who’s playing
It’s nearly time for the 34th annual Sacramento Pride Festival.
More than 20,000 people are expected to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the weekend-long festival, which will feature a parade, live music, performances by award-winning drag queens and more.
The Sacramento Bee Service Team is here to make sure you are ready for the weekend with ticket prices, parade routes and where to park.
Here’s what to know:
When is the Sacramento Pride Festival in 2025? Where?
The Sacramento Pride Festival is organized by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center.
The festival runs from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Sacramento Capitol Mall, according to organizers.
The festival grounds extend from Seventh Street to Third Street between L and N streets, with festivalgoers entering at the intersection of Capitol Mall and Seventh Street.
When does the Pride March start in Sacramento?
Thousands of people are expected to take part in the free Sacramento Pride March, which begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, at Southside Park at the intersection of Eighth and T streets.
Community members can expect to see “marchers, colorful floats, music and much more,” organizers said on the event’s. website
The parade route continues up 10th Street, with the parade ending at the California State Capitol.
Who’s playing at Sacramento Pride Festival?
Headliners for the 2025 Sacramento Pride Festival include drag queens Shea Coulee, Daya Betty and Roxxxy Andrews and hip-hop duo Flyana Boss.
In addition to hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, attendees can expect food vendors, beverage sellers, faith communities and nonprofit and public service providers.
How much are ticket prices?
Tickets for the Sacramento Pride Festival cost $18.65 for a single-day pass, or $13.47 for children ages 13 to 17 as well as seniors and military veterans.
Kids 12 and under can attendee for free.
Two-day festival passes cost $29.01, or $21.76 for children, seniors and veterans.
VIP admission, which cost $104.66 for a one-day ticket or $159.47 for a weekend pass, include express festival entry, access to an exclusive lounge, upgraded restrooms and four alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages per day.
Admission to the Sacramento Pride March is free.
What’s banned at Sacramento Pride Festival?
Sacramento Pride Festival organizers said eventgoers are prohibited from bringing in the following items:
Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind.
Self-defense or restraining devices such as pepper spray and mace, as well as objects or toys that appear to be firearms or weapons
Illegal substances
Fireworks or other explosive or flammable objects, as well as smoke machines or fog machines
Outside alcoholic beverages of any kind.
Glass containers excluding small containers such as baby food jars
Horns, whistles, giant megaphones, or artificial noisemakers
Recreational devices such as drones, remote-control toys, skateboards and scooters
Suitcases, bags or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 inches long by 15 inches wide by 18 inches high
Coolers or outside food, and loose or dry ice
Where can I park?
For those coming to the festival on a bike, free bike parking is available on Saturday and Sunday by the festival entrance.
There are four parking garages within a one-mile radius of the Sacramento Pride Festival grounds.
Reservations can be made through the SpotHero website or SpotHero app.
As of Wednesday, here’s how much it cost to reserve a spot at the following Sacramento parking garages and lots from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
Cathedral Building, 1100 J St.: $13.25
1000 G St. Garage, 75110th St.: $11.50
Capitol Centre Garage, 1550 K St.: $13.50
Lot, 1224 G St.: $10.50
Prices range from $10.50 to $13.50.
There’s limited meter parking available off N Street.
Smart parking meters in downtown and midtown Sacramento operate on a tiered rate system, according to the city of Sacramento site.
There’s no time limit to park at these meters.
It costs $2 to park for the first hour or two hours depending on the meter, with parking costing an additional $1.50 per hour after that.
Parking rules are enforced in Old Sacramento seven days a week, including holidays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at all meters and time-limited parking spaces.
In all other areas in Sacramento, standard operating hours can range from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. depending on the location.
What roads will be closed for the festival?
According to the city of Sacramento, organizers will begin setting up fencing and equipment along the Capitol Mall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.
The following streets will be closed through 8 a.m. Monday, June 16, for the Sacramento Pride Festival.
- Capitol Mall from Third to Seventh Street
- Fourth Street from L Street to N Street
- Fifth Street from L Street to N Street
- Sixth Street from L Street to Capitol Mall
Additional streets will be closed for the Pride March on Sunday, June 15 including:
- Eighth Street from W Street to T Street
- T Street from Eighth Street to 10th Street
- 10th Street from T Street to Capitol Mall
- Capitol Mall from Ninth to 10th Street
Is there free public transportation?
Yes, Sacramento Regional Transport is providing free rides from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday on a fixed-route bus and light rail.
Attendees must present this printed flyer or a screenshot of it, according to the city.
