Out! Raleigh Pride 2026: Map, street closures, free parking & events planned
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- Out! Raleigh Pride runs Saturday, June 27 from 12-7 p.m. on Fayetteville Street.
- Some street closures begin June 26; others occur only on June 27 with specific times.
- The LGBT Center will host a wheelchair-accessible zone requiring masks with air purifiers.
On Saturday, June 27 from 12-7 p.m., Out! Raleigh Pride will be splashing into Fayetteville Street. The event will includ live performances, a vendor market, games, activities and a beer garden produced by the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festivities.
Street closures for Out! Raleigh
The city of Raleigh has reported these closures for the event.
From 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 these streets will be closed:
- Fayetteville Street between Martin Street and the south end of City Plaza
- Davie Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
From 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 these streets will be closed:
- Fayetteville Street between Morgan Street and Martin Street
- Hargett Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
- Martin Street between Salisbury Street and Wilmington Street
The 500 block of Fayetteville Street will remain accessible to local traffic throughout this time period.
Events during Out! Raleigh
Local “genre-blending” band 22 Strings will be performing on Thursday, June 25 from 7-9 p.m. at First Street Tavern and again on Saturday, June 27 from 1-2 p.m. at Out! Raleigh Pride’s stage. Saturday’s performers also feature drag queen Onya Nurve, and local indie band Annelle Staal Trio.
North Carolina-based singer Kylah Leshon will perform in City Plaza on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers scheduled for that day include Tesh, a Raleigh-based hip-hop artist and Crashout, a four-piece grunge rock band.
On Friday, the event from 6-10 p.m. is 18+ while the Saturday event is welcome to all ages.
Accessibility
The LGBT Center of Raleigh will be hosting an accessibility zone on Saturday 12-7 p.m. The space will be wheelchair accessible and requires a mask for entry. Air purifiers and air conditioning will be available.
To access ADA accessible parking, a valid disability placard or license plate is required. Paid parking stations will be programmed to allow for extended parking purchase options.
Designated drop-off zones will be at the corner of South Salisbury Street and West Morgan Street and at the corner of South Salisbury Street and West Hargett Street.
A low sensory zone will be available at the Poyner YMCA and free hydration stations will be scattered around the event.
Free parking for Out! Raleigh
Five city-owned and operated decks are free during weekends, the city of Raleigh’s website says:
- Moore Square Deck: 233 S. Wilmington St.
- Wilmington St. Station Deck: 117 S. Wilmington St.
- City Hall Parking Deck: 201 W. Morgan St.
- City Center Deck: 429 S. Wilmington St.
- Blount Street Deck: 314 Blount Street
This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM.