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NWPA Pride 2025

Pride on the Bay

Saturday | June 28th | Noon - 6PM

Rebich Investments Amphitheater
Liberty Park | West Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA

Pride on the Bay - NWPA Pride
Pride on the Bay - NWPA Pride

Get ready for an incredible day of entertainment and community! Pride on the Bay will feature amazing drag performances, a live DJ, delicious food, and a variety of vendors, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Presque Isle Bay.

How to Get There

Getting to Pride on the Bay at Liberty Park is easy, but planning ahead helps!

Driving & Parking:

Parking is available at Liberty Park, but spots are limited. We recommend arriving early if you plan to park directly at the park.

Accessible parking, requiring a valid placard, is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the northernmost park and ride lot, just outside the park entrance.

Please be aware of ongoing major construction on the Bayfront Parkway, which may impact your drive, so allow extra time!

EMTA Shuttle Service:

To make getting to the event smoother, EMTA will provide shuttle services from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Shuttles will run from two Park and Ride locations:

  • The Intermodal Center at 208 E Bayfront Pkwy
  • The Thomas C. Hoffman Bayfront Hub at 12th Street and Lincoln

Ride-sharing:

Consider using ride-sharing services for a convenient drop-off right at the park entrance.

Broadband Providers
Pride on the Bay Liberty Park - Park and Ride Info

Event Highlights

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Liberty Park! Here's a glimpse of what awaits you:

Huge crowd at Erie Pride Fest 2023

Your Hosts & Entertainment

This year is special as we celebrate with DJ Tony G, who will be hosting his final Pride event after an incredible 11 years! Joining him as co-host is the talented National Miss Comedy Queen 2025, Debbie Does Drag. Debbie is a beloved local queen who has won several titles, including Miss Erie 2022. Prepare for show-stopping performances from a fantastic lineup of regional drag artists, with high-energy music playing all afternoon to keep the celebration going!

2025 Local Lineup for Pride on the Bay

Food & Refreshments

Fuel your fun with delicious options from a variety of food trucks and vendors. Erie Events concessions will also be on-site, offering adult beverages and more. And to keep you cool and hydrated, NWPA Pride Alliance will have our free hydration station ready to refill your water bottles!

Vibrant Marketplace

Explore our diverse vendor list featuring everything from unique arts and crafts, jewelry, and home decor to apparel. You'll find a wonderful assortment of pride-themed items and much more!

Community Connections

Connect with an assortment of local and regional organizations and community resources at their informational tables.

Health & Wellness Hub

Our dedicated health and wellness area will offer vital services, including HIV and STD testing from our sponsor, Central Outreach Wellness, as well as the Erie County Health Department and PA Thrive Partnership.

NWPA Pride Alliance Logo T-Shirt

NWPA Pride Merch

Stop by the NWPA Pride Alliance table to grab your official Pride gear including this years LIMITED EDITION design by Whee! Studios! We'll have pride flags, pins, backpacks, and our signature t-shirts and tank tops available.

Pride is Resistance 2025 T-Shirt

Know Before You Go

For your safety and enjoyment, please familiarize yourself with the permitted and prohibited items at Liberty Park events.

Permitted Items

  • Coolers: Up to 10" x 10" x 10" for non-alcoholic beverages only.
  • Beverages: Factory sealed beverages non-alcoholoic SMALLER than 20 oz. OR empty reusable water bottles.
  • Seating: Lawn chairs (bag removed), blankets, & seat cushions.
  • Bags: Purses, & backpacks up to 10" x 10" x 10".
  • Medical Supplies.
  • Wagons & Strollers.

Prohibited Items

  • Coolers: LARGER than 10" x 10" x 10" (all sizes of coolers are subject to search).
  • Bags: Purses, backpacks LARGER than 10" x 10" x 10".
  • Beverages: Factory sealed beverages LARGER than 20 oz.
  • Alcohol & Glass Bottles.
  • Animals (except Service Animals).
  • Weapons of any kind.
  • Recreational Devices: Bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, & golf carts.
  • Audio/Visual Equipment: Speakers, radios, instruments, professional DSLR cameras, drones & other UAVs.
  • Disruptive/Hazardous Items: Whistles, poles, fireworks & laser pointers, BBQ grills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smoking is permitted in the designated areas on the southwest and northeast corners of the park.

Portable toilet facilities are available in the northeast corner of the venue and the southern parking lot across from the playground.

Accessible parking (placard required) is available in the northernmost park and ride lot just outside of the park and it first-come-first-served.

While you can't bring your own alcohol into the park, Erie Events will be operating beverage concessions on-site where alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Please drink responsibly.

Pride on the Bay is a rain or shine event so plan accordingly. Bring either your sunscreen and a hat or your raincoat and an umbrella. HOWEVER, we will cancel the event if the weather poses a threat to the safety of our guests and vendors.

In order to help ensure the continuation of a family atmosphere at all events at Liberty Park, the Erie-Western PA Port Authority & Erie Events has adopted the following policy at Liberty Park:
  • Children under the age of eighteen (18) MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by a parent or guardian. Parent or guardian must complete the Responsible Adult form and MUST REMAIN ON THE PREMISES as long as the child is present.
  • No loitering will be tolerated in the parking areas at the playground or in and around vending areas.
  • In order to properly enforce this amended policy, all individuals, eighteen years of age or older must be prepared to show valid photo I.D.
  • Acceptable forms of I.D. are as follows: PA or out of state driver’s license, Student I.D. card, Military I.D., passports or State photo I.D.’s.
  • Damaged or unreadable I.D. card will not be accepted.
  • No one will be admitted to Liberty Park after 9 p.m.

For our event, the gates will open at Noon to the public. Vendors will have access begining at 10:30am.

For the safety of patrons in the park bikes, skates, skateboards, etc. are not permitted during events. Bike racks are located near the east and west entrance gates.

Get Involved!

Pride on the Bay and all NWPA Pride Alliance events are made possible by the incredible support of our community. There are many ways you can be a part of making Pride a success!

Vendor & Booth Registration

Want to connect with thousands of attendees at Pride on the Bay? There's still time to secure a table for your business, organization, or community group! It's a fantastic opportunity to share your message and show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Register Your Booth Today!

Become a Volunteer

Our events run on the dedication of our amazing volunteers! We still need helping hands for this year's Pride on the Bay and other upcoming events. Whether you can spare a few hours or a full day, your support makes a real difference. Join our team and help create a memorable experience for everyone!

Sign Up to Volunteer Here!

Support NWPA Pride Alliance

The NWPA Pride Alliance works year-round to foster a safe, inclusive, and visible community for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Your financial contributions are vital in helping us continue our mission, host events like Pride on the Bay, and offer valuable resources. We gratefully accept donations year-round.

Make a Donation Today!
Billy Porter

Billy Porter

We have to do what we can to make this world a better place, even if it's just in our own little corner.