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Activities, ranger tours, and most programs are included with your ferry ticket.

Pride in the Park Community Cruise

Come celebrate Pride on the harbor with an evening of music, games, drag performances, and community on Spectacle Island!

Take a moment at the end of Pride Month to celebrate the queer community with an evening of activities, health resources, and drag performances!

Your ticket includes access to:

  • A round-trip scenic ferry ride from Boston to Spectacle Island
  • Drag performances hosted by Mizery McRae
  • Live DJ sets by DJ WhySham
  • Lawn games by Stonewall Sports
  • STI & HIV Testing through the Multicultural AIDS Coalition
  • Health Resources from the Boston Public Health Commission
  • DIY Mocktail Bar
  • Sweet Treats from Ula Cafe
  • Sunset views of Boston Harbor and the city skyline
  • After-hours access to the Spectacle Island

This is a rain or shine event!

Directions: Guests must arrive at Long Wharf North *by 4:00pm* to board the ferry to Spectacle Island. It will depart promptly at 4:30pm and will not wait for late arrivals.

The return ferry will depart Spectacle Island at 8:00 pm, with an 8:30 pm scheduled return to Boston. *Please note that the Harbor can be busy in the evening which can occasionally result in a delayed return.*

Other important information

  • Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any alcohol purchased on the boat must be left on the boat.
  • No pets (except service animals) are allowed.

Pride in the Park Community Cruise is presented by Boston Harbor Now and the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park. Programming has been curated by LGBTQIA2S+ staff of Boston Harbor Now and allies.

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