March with the University of Rochester in Roc Pride 2026!

FAQs:

Do I have to pay to march in the parade?  No - and registration is not required.  However, if you wish to attend the festival afterward, you will need to purchase tickets for $5.  

What time is the line-up at South Ave. and Science Parkway? Line-up is 9:30-10:45am.  Our assigned line-up location is #17.  You will see a university wrapped shuttle at that location.

Where does the parade end?  It ends at the portion of Highland Park known as Beikirch Park (1440 South Avenue). 

Are there shuttles? Yes, there is a shuttle going from Rush-Rhees Library to the start of the parade.  The first shuttle leaves Rush-Rhees at 9:15am.  After 11am, shuttles will run from Highland Park to Rush-Rhees so that people can get from the Pride Festival at the end of the parade route to River Campus.  Shuttles run from 9:15am-6:00pm.  If you do not wish to march but want to be a spectator, you can also utilize the shuttles.

Is there free parking on River Campus during the times the shuttle is running?  Yes.  Library Lot is closest to Rush-Rhees, followed by Intercampus Lot.  Both of these are searchable on Google Maps.
 
Do I have to take the shuttle?  No.  Please note that if you are driving over, the roads begin to close around the parade early, and you will have a long walk back to your car from the end of the parade.

Do we get shirts if we march?  If you are interested in a shirt AND are you are going to march in the parade, please register to march by June 10th. Shirts are EXTREMELY limited and not everyone who requests one is guaranteed a shirt. Anyone requesting a shirt past June 10 will almost definitely not receive one due to limited quantities.

If I receive a shirt, where do we pick up the shirts? There are options on the registration form.

If I receive a shirt, when can we pick up the shirts? We will let you know the dates, times, and room once they arrive.

Can my family march?  Sure!  We do not offer children’s sizes in shirts.  Please limit the number of shirts you order for environmental and budgetary reasons.  You will need to register separately for each person who is marching AND wants a shirt.

Do I have to register?  Nope!  You can just show up.  However, you will not get a shirt.

What do I wear if I do not receive a shirt? Whatever you want! We always say you should wear what best represents you! Remember that July gets hot and the walk is a little over a mile, so its best to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes!

If you have questions about registration, please email Jordan Oatman at jordan.oatman@rochester.edu.