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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 · 26th edition in 2026
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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2026
Next edition

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

Dates
Saturday 20 Jun 2026
26th edition · festival 3–11 pm, Glow Night Parade at 8 pm · 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.

2025
Last edition

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

Dates
14 Jun 2025
25th edition · Wilton Drive
Confirmed attendance
Tens of thousands
no verified official figure

25th edition of Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride, on Saturday 14 June 2025 on Wilton Drive: a mile-long street festival with multiple stages through the afternoon and, at nightfall, the signature Glow Night Parade running through the heart of Wilton Manors, commemorating the Stonewall riots and the start of the LGBTQI+ rights movement.

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.