The University community will march in the Roc Pride Parade!  

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.  Please note that if you purchase tickets online there is an additional $2.18 fee per ticket for a total cost of $7.18 per ticket.  Children under 12 get in free. 

What time is the line-up at South Ave. and Science Parkway? 9:30 -10:30am.  We are lining up at spot #44.   When you arrive, you can ask organizers where to find our number.  Numbers should also be chalked on the sidewalk.

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?  We are bringing all extra Roc Pride shirts to the parade.  If you forgot to pick up your shirt or did not register in time to be guaranteed a shirt, you may be able to get one at the line-up location as long as you are marching in the parade.  They are available on a first come, first served based.  We are unable to hold shirts and do not guarantee that you will be able to get one.

If you marched in the parade from 2019-2023 and still have that tie-dye tank style shirt, please wear that as they are the same shirts we have this year.  

Can my family march?  Sure!  

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

Why are the shirts tank top style?  The weather on the day of the Pride Parade is almost always incredibly hot, so we have settled on this shirt style based on the feedback we have received over the past several years.  We are unable to do custom orders for different styles due to cost and logistics.  Please note that wearing this shirt is NOT required to march in the parade.

If you have questions about registration, please email Col Raimond (col.raimond@rochester.edu).  For questions regarding the day of the event, please contact Saabi Campo (saabirah_campo@urmc.rochester.edu) and Suzannah Iadarola (suzzanah_iadarola@urmc.rochester.edu).