Annual Boston Pride Parade Briefly Disrupted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters, 3 People Arrested

BOSTON – From Boylston Street to the Boston Common, pride flags flew everywhere in support of the annual Boston Pride For The People parade.

The parade and festival is New England's largest event, according to their website. More than a million people attended Boston Pride in 2023.

Come together for pride

“I am so proud of our city and so proud to be here to celebrate with everyone,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

Mayor Wu believes it is more important than ever for everyone to come together.

“It's incredible to see the city come together and, especially now, with what we're seeing happening across the country. There's also a lot of responsibility on Boston's shoulders. Although we've made great progress, what we do sets the tone for the country,” Wu said.

Gov. Maura Healey was also at the parade, shaking hands and giving high fives.

“It's about celebrating and making sure people know that we're proud to be a state that welcomes everyone. It also reaffirms, I think, the commitment to ensuring that we continue to protect our freedoms hard-won,” Healey said.

Pride demonstration

For a while, pro-Palestinian protesters were vocal and attempted to disrupt the parade, but police kept them at bay.

“We're from western Massachusetts and we don't have anything that big, so it's great to come out and see all the support and love because we need more of that in this world” , said a spectator.

Boston police said no injuries were reported, but three people were arrested.