PrideFest to return to Providence this weekend

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The city of Providence will kickoff Pride Month with the return of Rhode Island PrideFest tomorrow.

The ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. at District Park on Peck Street, and the parade is set to happen at 8 p.m.

The Illuminated Night Parade can be seen at multiple locations throughout the city, including; Dorrance Street, Washington Street, and Weybosset Street.

Last year, the parade was named one of the best parades in the country.

The festival is set to feature LGBTQIA+ vendors and allies, resources for residents, and a 21+ beer, wine and spirits tent.

There will also be a PrideFest Kids Zone that will feature a bright array of activities for kids.

The main stage will feature performances from Grammy-Award winner, Motown legend, and “The Masked Singer” finalist  Thelma Houston, RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Yvie Oddly and Xunami Muse, and American Idol sensation Blake Lewis.

You can learn more about the day’s festivities here.