🏳️‍🌈 MVacay’s Oak Bluffs Pride Guide 2026

everything you need to know about Pride on Island, hosted by Oak Bluffs Association

Pride Weekend returns to Martha’s Vineyard this weekend with a joyful, all-ages celebration centered in Oak Bluffs! Downtown will soon be filled with live music and an inclusive community celebration for the FIFTH year! This guide features events ran by the Oak Bluffs Association and makes it easy to plan your weekend.
*Updated 6/9/26 – we will update this post with new additions often.

🗓️ Daily Schedule

All Weekend

• Bid on donated auction items NOW to support the MV Pride Committee! Auction closes 6/30/26.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

• 🍿 LGBTQ Movie Night @ The Pawnee House, 7:30p / Tickets
  Watch Pride, Reservation required, 4 courses + snacks, $75 per person

Friday, June 12, 2026

• 🎟️ Emily King @ The Strand Theatre, 8p / Tickets

  Grab tickets to see her live in concert with Circuit Arts

• 🎉 Pride Party Kickoff @ The Ritz Café, 8p
  Start the weekend with a high-energy celebration including drag queens, swag, a glitter bar and everything you need to know about Pride!

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• 📕 9:30 AM - Drag King Storytime @ West Tisbury Public Library

  Join for books that celebrate difference + embrace diversity with Benjamin Clover

• 🎉 1 PM - Pride Parade Pregame @ The Ritz Café

• 🛳️ 2 PM – Parade Lineup Begins @ Island Queen Ferry Terminal

  • Marchers and floats should arrive at the Oak Bluffs Harbor by 2 PM to line up. The parade will step off from this location at 3 PM sharp.

• 🎉 3 PM – Parade Begins @ Island Queen Ferry Terminal

  • March from the ferry along Seaview Ave, Circuit Ave, Narragansett Ave, and Niantic Ave, ending in Ocean Park.

• 🎶 4–6 PM – Music + Community Organizations @ Ocean Park

  • Tent is sponsored by QueerHubMV and MV Community Services.

  • The Femmes Band and Lexastential Crisis at the Ocean Park Gazebo.

  • Vineyard Social Booth photo op

• 🍹 4-6 PM – Pride Happy Hour @ The Ritz

  • Half off Burgers + other food specials, with music too! Pocket Dogs

• 🕺 9 PM – Late Night Dancing @ The Ritz

  • Celebrate with DJs, dancing, games, swag, and more.

  • DJ SKKRRT at 10pm

Sunday, June 14, 2026

• 🍳 Drag Brunch @ Black Joy Kitchen, 11a + 2p seatings / Tickets

  • With returning Queen Mizery and friends

💡 The web version of this post will be updated as final times, performers, auction and ticket links are confirmed.

🌈 Pride Weekend Essentials

🥇 Silent Auction

Support Pride - our 2026 silent online auction is coming Friday!

📍 Parade Route

The parade kicks off at the Island Queen Ferry terminal and winds through downtown Oak Bluffs via Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs Ave, Circuit Ave, Narragansett Ave, Niantic Ave and ending in Ocean Park.

🛠️ Community Resources

Stop by the MV Community Services tent to connect with island nonprofits offering support, information, and giveaways.

🚗 Parking Info

First come, first served. Best options include: Washington Park, East Chop Beach Club overflow lot, Niantic Park area side streets. Parking fills fast—carpool, bike, or bus if possible!

🚻 Restrooms

Public bathrooms available at: Kennebec Ave (across from Aalia’s), Harbor area (by Winston’s), Steamship Authority Ferry Terminal (brick building near vehicle exit), Oak Bluffs Public Library (limited hours).

🛳️ Day-Tripper Tips

Coming just for the day? Make sure your ferry destination is Oak Bluffs, not Vineyard Haven, for the most convenient access to the parade and Ocean Park events. Go to the Visitors Booth for information, and ride the VTA bus free from Vineyard Haven if you need. Need help with planning your trip? Email us at marthasvineyardpride@gmail.com and we can help!

🤝 Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors and donors:

This MVacay Event Guide is presented in collaboration with the Oak Bluffs Association. Please see Thursday’s Weekend Update for ALL events happening this weekend on MV.
See you in Oak Bluffs! 🌈