PRIDEFEST FAQ

Clear Bag Policy

To enhance safety and streamline entry procedures, the following bag policy will be enforced:

1. Small Bags (Non-Clear Permitted)

   Bags that are 6 inches x 9 inches or smaller, with or without a handle or strap, may be non-clear and are permitted.

2. Clear Bag Requirement

   Any bag larger than 6 inches x 9 inches must be clear/transparent.

3. Maximum Size Bags

   Bags may not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches.

   Bags larger than these dimensions will not be permitted.

4. Prohibited Bags

   • Backpacks (including clear ones larger than the approved size)

     Tinted, patterned, or opaque bags that are larger than 6 inches x 9 inches

     Luggage of any size

All bags are subject to inspection. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure compliance with this policy.

Exceptions:

PrideFest recognizes that some attendees may need to bring specific items that don’t fit within these restrictions. The following exceptions will be honored:

    Medically necessary items (including medical equipment, supplies, and cooling bags). This includes a  breast pump bag and necessary supplies.

    Diaper bag and/or items for infants or toddlers, such as diaper bags, wipes, bottles, and snacks.  Must be accompanied by a child.

Guests with medical needs or infant/toddler items may use any festival entry point. A quick bag inspection will be conducted by security staff to confirm contents.

Your $10 festival ticket gives you access to both Saturday and Sunday of PrideFest. You do not need to buy separate festival tickets for each day. Your ticket helps cover the costs of safety, entertainment, sanitation, and logistics, and also supports Pride St. Louis’s year-round efforts including volunteer opportunities, community meals, scholarships, and educational events.

Youth 13 years and under may enter the festival for free when accompanied by an adult with a festival ticket. No separate festival ticket is required for eligible youth.

You can purchase your festival tickets online HERE. We encourage you to buy your festival ticket in advance to help streamline your entry to the festival.

Yes. We highly recommend purchasing in advance to save time at the gates.

Yes, we will be accepting cash and credit card payments at the gates on both Saturday and Sunday.

Once you’ve purchased your festival pass, you will receive a wristband that gives you entry to the festival grounds for both days. If you get your wristband ahead of time, you can skip the purchasing line and walk right in.

Yes. Your wristband allows re-entry to the festival grounds on both days. Just make sure you are still wearing your original wristband when you return.

We have eliminated the fee for a 21+ wristband, there is no additional charge for a beverage wristband.

We believe that Pride should be accessible to everyone. If you are unable to afford the $10 ticket, free admission options are available through our community partners. Please visit pridestl.org/community-ticket-request if you are in need.

As Deborah Cox says, “Absolutely not!” We have committed community partners to assist with access and the option to purchase a festival pass for those that are in need.

Yes. The Grand Pride Parade in Honor of Vivent Health, remains free and open to the public. No festival pass or wristband is required to attend the parade. The Parade kicks off at Noon on Sunday down Market Street in Downtown St. Louis.

Wristbands will not be replaced if lost. Please keep your wristband secure and on your wrist at all times during the festival.

Yes. PrideFest will take place rain or shine. We will not be issuing refunds in the event of inclement weather.

Yes. We are committed to the safety of all of our guests. Security personnel will be present at all entry points and bag and stroller checks will be conducted upon arrival.

Clear Bag Policy

To enhance safety and streamline entry procedures, the following bag policy will be enforced:

1. Small Bags (Non-Clear Permitted)
   Bags that are 6 inches x 9 inches or smaller may be non-clear and are permitted.

2. Clear Bag Requirement
   Any bag larger than 6 inches x 9 inches must be clear/transparent.

3. Maximum Size Bags
   Bags may not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches.
   Bags larger than these dimensions will not be permitted.

4. Prohibited Bags

   • Any non-clear bag larger than 6 inches x 9 inches

   • Any clear bag larger than 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches

All bags are subject to inspection. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure compliance with this policy.

The purchase of a VIP Experience Pass includes your Festival Ticket. You will only wear the VIP Experience wristband.

Yes. We believe in our community supporting one another. There is a pay it forward option at the bottom of the ticketing page for all those who would like to contribute. Any additional purchase will help us and our community partners ensure everyone can access PrideFest.

Dogs and other animals are strongly discouraged due to the large crowds and hot pavement. While we do not stop those entering with animals, we do advise them of this policy. Unleashed, aggressive animal behavior or not cleaning up after an animal will result in being asked to leave festival grounds. All support animals are allowed at all times.

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app:

St. Louis City Hall SpotHero Parking

Soldiers Memorial SpotHero Parking

The safety of our guests, volunteers, entertainers, and staff is a top priority at PrideFest. All individuals entering the festival grounds are subject to security screening, and all items brought into the festival may be searched.

Weapons of any kind, including firearms and pocket knives, are strictly prohibited on festival grounds. Anyone found with prohibited items will be asked to leave immediately and may be denied re-entry.

Outside alcohol, glass containers, tents, and coolers are not permitted. Foldable chairs are welcome. Our policy is no outside liquids are allowed into festival grounds. This includes sealed bottles of water. Empty refillable bottles are allowed and can be refilled at our designated water stations.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable PrideFest experience for all.

Our policy is no outside liquids are allowed into festival grounds. This includes sealed bottles of water. Empty refillable bottles are allowed and can be refilled at our designated water stations.

Email tickets@pridestl.org