Your 2025 Guide to Perth’s Pride Parade: Route, Closures, Transport & After-Parties

If Northbridge feels electric at the best of times, wait until PrideFEST weekend. Perth’s Pride Parade (the city’s biggest LGBTQIA+ celebration of the year) returns on Saturday, 29 November, dishing out some of the best street party energy you’ll see all year.

The theme is We Are Here—a celebration of visibility, resilience and the unwavering presence of the LGBTIQA+ community. Inspired by historic activism and grounded in the lived experience of queer people across WA, it’s a bold reminder that Pride isn’t just a party, but a commitment to being seen, supported and unapologetically ourselves.

Below, your no-stress guide to navigating the night—where to go, how to get there, what to pack, and where to keep the celebrations going.

Perth Pride At A Glance

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• What Is PrideFEST WA & When Is the Pride Parade?
• The Parade Route, Road Closures & How To Get There
• What To Wear, Weather Prep & Where To Party After

What Is PrideFEST WA & When Is the Pride Parade?

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PrideFEST WA is Perth’s annual ten-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, connection and community, running 21–30 November. The calendar is always jam-packed: street events, exhibitions, family-friendly gatherings, performances, drag shows, and pop-up parties all across the metro area.

The main event, the Pride Parade, hits Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November. Expect thousands lining the streets, community groups and businesses marching together, and a whole lot of joy. Entertainment starts rolling from 6pm, leading into the Smoking Ceremony at 7:45pm, before the parade launches at 8pm—winding through Northbridge until around 9:30pm.

If you're trying to decide when to arrive, earlier is better—Northbridge fills fast, and by sundown, it will be heaving (in the best way).

Insider intel:

• Golden hour is prime time (the parade starting at 8pm means colour-drenched photos). PrideFEST always draws huge crowds, so be sure to lock in a meet-up point early. The energy peaks around the start line, with the best buildup happening from 7pm onward.

The Parade Route, Road Closures & How To Get There

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The parade loops through Northbridge, fencing off key streets and turning the neighbourhood into one giant viewing platform. The exact map drops closer to the date, but closures usually affect James Street, William Street, Lake Street, Aberdeen Street and the Russell Square precinct.

This year, road closures and towing start early: there'll be stage 1 closures from 3pm, and stage 2 closures from 4pm. All roads will reopen by 11:30pm. 

Any cars left inside the closure zone will be towed (no exceptions), so make sure to move yours well ahead of time. Residents may need to show proof of address at traffic control points.

Public transport is hands-down the easiest option, and Transperth typically boosts train frequency across major lines. If you’re driving, Northbridge carparks like Roe Street and City of Perth No. 11 fill by late afternoon, so arrive before 5pm if you want a guaranteed spot.

Looking for the best vantage points? Try:

• James Street for the best views of the floats
• Northbridge Piazza for atmosphere
• Russell Square edges for more breathing room
• Multiple SES-managed crossing points to help you navigate the fences

There’s also a dedicated Accessibility Area near the start line, offering sensory-friendly spaces, wheelchair zones, Auslan viewing, seated areas, and convenient toilets. Bookings are free via Humanitix.

Insider intel:

• Expect heavy foot traffic from late afternoon through midnight. Plan your route home before you even arrive—post-parade queues always build fast. The Accessibility Area is one of the best-organised in the country, and it books out early every year.

What To Wear, Weather Prep & Where To Party After

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Perth at the end of November sits somewhere around 27–34°C, shifting from hot day to warm night. You’ll want breathable clothes, comfy shoes, and a game plan for sun and sweat.

Sensible doesn't have to mean boring—this is pride after all, and the louder, brighter, bolder and campier, the better. Just make sure to pack sunscreen, a portable fan, a water bottle, glitter-proof setting spray, and a bag big enough for the essentials.

Toilets are placed across the route (including Lake Street, Northbridge Piazza, the start line, and Francis & William Street) plus dedicated accessible facilities. St John crews will be stationed at Russell Square and the Piazza, with roaming first-aid teams along the route.

And once the final float passes? Head straight for the official Pride Parade After Party at Russell Square, running 9:30pm–midnight. Expect DJs, performances, food trucks, a licensed bar (card-only), and a big, joyful community feel. Entry is free, and under-18s are welcome with a parent or guardian.

If you're kicking on, The Court and Connections are the nightlife heavy-hitters—both lean all the way in for Pride night with DJs, drag, dancefloors and huge crowds.

Insider intel:

• A portable charger might just save your night. Glitter wipes are worth their weight in gold. And Russell Square hits capacity quickly—enter via James Street from 9:30pm for the smoothest run.

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