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On Saturday, June 27 from 12-7 p.m., Out! Raleigh Pride will be splashing into Fayetteville Street. The event will include live performances, a vendor market, games, activities and a beer garden produced by the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festivities.
The city of Raleigh has reported these closures for the event.
From 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 these streets will be closed:
From 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 these streets will be closed:
The 500 block of Fayetteville Street will remain accessible to local traffic throughout this time period.
Local “genre-blending” band 22 Strings will be performing on Thursday, June 25 from 7-9 p.m. at First Street Tavern and again on Saturday, June 27 from 1-2 p.m. at Out! Raleigh Pride’s stage. Saturday’s performers also feature drag queen Onya Nurve, and local indie band Annelle Staal Trio.
North Carolina-based singer Kylah Leshon will perform in City Plaza on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers scheduled for that day include Tesh, a Raleigh-based hip-hop artist and Crashout, a four-piece grunge rock band.
On Friday, the event from 6-10 p.m. is 18+ while the Saturday event is welcome to all ages.
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The LGBT Center of Raleigh will be hosting an accessibility zone on Saturday 12-7 p.m. The space will be wheelchair accessible and requires a mask for entry. Air purifiers and air conditioning will be available.
To access ADA accessible parking, a valid disability placard or license plate is required. Paid parking stations will be programmed to allow for extended parking purchase options.
Designated drop-off zones will be at the corner of South Salisbury Street and West Morgan Street and at the corner of South Salisbury Street and West Hargett Street.
A low sensory zone will be available at the Poyner YMCA and free hydration stations will be scattered around the event.
Five city-owned and operated decks are free during weekends, the city of Raleigh’s website says:
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This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM.