🏳️🌈 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 with a joyful, all-ages celebration centered in Oak Bluffs! Downtown will soon be filled with live music and an inclusive community celebration. This guide makes it easy to plan your trip!
*Updated 4/11/26 – we will continue to update this post with new additions throughout the week.
🗓️ Daily Schedule
Friday, June 12, 2025
🎉 Pride Party Kickoff @ The Ritz Café
Start the weekend with a high-energy celebration including drag queens, swag, and everything you need to know about Pride!
Saturday, June 13, 2025
🎉 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.
🍹 4-6 PM – Pride Happy Hour @ The Ritz
Half off Burgers + other food specials, with music too!
🕺 9 PM – Late Night Dancing @ The Ritz
Celebrate with DJs, dancing, games, swag, and more.
💡 This post will be updated as final times, performers, and ticket links are confirmed.
🌈 Pride Weekend Essentials
📍 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.
🤝 Sponsors!
This MVacay Event Guide is presented in collaboration with the Oak Bluffs Association.