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Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride

The Pride of Florida's gayest city · Glow Night Parade on Wilton Drive

Key data · Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride in figures

Origin
2001
First edition in 2001
Organizer
Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride, with the City of Wilton Manors
Type
Daytime street festival + Glow Night Parade (illuminated parade)
Route
Wilton Drive, between NE 20th St and 26th St (Five Points), Wilton Manors
Attendance type
Tens of thousands · no verified official figure
Price
Festival and parade free on Wilton Drive · ticketed VIP areas and clubs
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2027
Next edition

What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.

Dates
June 2027
27th edition · official date to be confirmed · Wilton Drive
Expected attendance
Tens of thousands
no verified official figure

Next edition · announcement pending

The organizer usually announces dates + motto in abril. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.

2026
Last edition

Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.

Dates
20 Jun 2026
26th edition · Wilton Drive
Confirmed attendance
Tens of thousands
no verified official figure

26th edition of Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride, on Saturday 20 June 2026 on Wilton Drive: a street festival from 3 to 11 pm with multiple stages and, at nightfall, the signature Glow Night Parade (illuminated parade, 8 pm) running through the heart of Wilton Manors, commemorating the Stonewall riots and the start of the LGBTQI+ rights movement.

Experiences
gay friendly · Fort Lauderdale

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Practical tips
for experiencing Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride

The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.

→ When to arrive

Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday

The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.

→ Where to stay

Close to the route · 0-10 min walking

Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.

→ How to get there

Plane + public transport

Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.

→ Transport that week

Extended metro · streets closed

Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.

→ What to bring

Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes

European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.

→ Health · safety

Reinforced health services

Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.

→ Nightlife

Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Fort Lauderdale

If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.

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