Downtown Tempe's Annual Pride Party
June 6, 2026
Centerpoint Plaza
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Celebrating love—loud and proud.
This high-energy night is all about creating a space where everyone feels welcome, accepted, and free to be themselves, right in the heart of Downtown Tempe.
Tap into the Silent Disco with multiple rotating DJs, where you control your night's vibe with color-coded channels. Snap photos with friends, browse a market of local and queer-owned businesses, and grab a drink from one of two bars serving beer, wine, and canned cocktails.
You’ll find snacks and sips to keep you going, plus hydration stations to help you cool off. Catch crowd-favorite drag performances from our host royalty bringing it to the stage, pick up a free rainbow rose, create your own custom Pride tee or tank, and explore everything else happening throughout the night.
What You Can Explore
The Official Pride After Party
When the party at Centerpoint wraps, head up to Alibi Rooftop Lounge at the Canopy Tempe Hotel to keep the party going. Skyline views, great music, and a crowd that’s not ready to call it a night just yet!
Planning ahead? The Canopy Hotel will be offering a discounted room rate, making your night stress-free!
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Find your way to the Pride Party!
Parking in Downtown Tempe is easy, with plenty of options nearby. Keep in mind there will be construction and road closures along Mill Avenue in June, so plan a little extra time when heading to Centerpoint Plaza. For the smoothest access to the event, we recommend taking Ash Avenue to Downtown and parking at:
- Centerpoint Parking Garage
- West 6th Parking Garage
- Emerson Parking Garage
- Maple Avenue Lot - Small Surface Lot
- 201 S Ash Garage - A slightly longer walk but free on the weekends!
For real-time availability and the closest options as you arrive, check out Tempe TRiP. The interactive map makes it simple to find parking from your phone or desktop.
The most hassle-free way to get to Downtown Tempe is to ride the Valley Metro Rail. Light rail provides free parking at 13 Park-and-Ride locations, so you can ride the train directly to 3rd & Mill.
Park & Ride Locations:
- Metro Parkway- 250 spaces
- 19th Ave/Dunlap Avenue – 415 spaces
- 19th Avenue/Montebello Avenue – 794 spaces
- 19th Avenue/Camelback Road – 410 spaces
- 7th Avenue/Camelback Road – 123 spaces
- Central Avenue/Camelback Road – 135 spaces
- 38th Street/Washington Street – 189 spaces
- Dorsey Lane/Apache Boulevard – 190 spaces
- McClintock Road/Apache Boulevard – 300 spaces
- Price - 101 Freeway/Apache Boulevard – 693 spaces
- Sycamore Street/Main Street – 802 spaces
- Mesa Drive/Main St – 448 spaces
- Gilbert Rd/Main St- 250 spaces
You can exit at 3rd & Mill, or at the Tempe Transportation Center (one block east of 5th/Mill).
The FLASH Neighborhood circulator is a free service that circulates around the perimeter of Arizona State University's Tempe Campus. Connect from Downtown Tempe to ASU from the multiple stops along University Dr.
The ORBIT circulator is a free service connecting Downtown Tempe to surrounding Tempe neighborhoods. Click here for a full schedule and route information.
VALLEY METRO BUS brings The Valley to Downtown Tempe. Multiple routes run through Downtown, centralized in the Tempe Transit Center located on 5th St and Forest. Click here for pricing, routes and schedules.
Skip the parking stress and ride in on the Tempe Streetcar. With 14 stops along its 3-mile route and arrivals every 15–20 minutes, it’s an easy way to get downtown. Hop off at the 9th Street stop, just steps from the event at Centerpoint Plaza (7th St & Mill Ave).
For hours, routes and fares, visit valleymetro.org/streetcar
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
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