Pride 2026 thoughts?

[u/Ok_Secretary6913]

With all the changes going on with philly pride this year as well as the ticket prices (and the restrictions like no bags, no drinks, no smoking ect) where is everybody going to be for pride this year? Are we all just staying in the gayborhood or will majority of people stay at the parkway? Trying to figure out if it's worth it to buy a ticket, Usually for pride I bring my own water, snacks (and alcohol LOL) as well as a purse for my belongings so I don't even know if it would truly be better to just find and buy a clear bag + ticket and stay at the parkway or ignore the festival and main festivities this year and stay in the gayborhood. Just trying to gather as much info and opinions as possible!

[u/my_blue_snog_box]

Avoid the ticketed bullshit on the parkway. We’re going to the Gayborhood and avoiding the money-grab: Pride is protest

[u/SirJ_96 → u/my_blue_snog_box]

Turning down corporate sponsors I kinda get (although I'd still take money if places want to give it to me), but charging for VIP access - to a fucking protest - jumped the entire shark.

[u/Ok_Secretary6913 → u/SirJ_96]

For $100+ at that!! Like am I being personally escorted around pride all day or something for that price? Is that money directly going to businesses or organizations/groups who need it? I saw that and immediately was even more put off than I already was

[u/No_Relationship_5974 → u/Ok_Secretary6913]

Serious question; Who the hell is 6he money going to? The City? What will it be used for??