River Pride Parade and Picnic

Make the Brisbane River/Maiwar sparkle!

River Pride Parade returns Saturday 8 November 2025, celebrating our LGBTQIA+ communities and allies in true Brisbane style...by boat! From yachts to paddleboards, join the colourful flotilla cruising from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse.

Rally your crew or share with a boat-loving friend and let’s turn the river into a moving rainbow.

Register now to help make River Pride Parade 2025 even bigger, bolder and brighter!

No boat but ready to join the party?

Tickets to two boat parties are available – The Pride Ride and Splash Out! Or roll out the picnic blanket and join the River Pride Parade Picnic held in New Farm Park with lots of family friendly events during the day and greeting the boats as they arrive in to shore. An annual event not to be missed.

Bookings

Bookings are required. For the river parade boat registration, or links to boats with ticket options available, visit the Melt website.

Picnic attendance is free on the day.

Venue address

New Farm Park, 137 Sydney Street, New Farm