Road Closure - EVENT - Pride Parade - 28 November 2026

The PRIDEFEST Parade is a large-scale community celebration featuring floats, performers and community groups travelling through the streets of Northbridge, concluding with an After-Party at Russell Square.

We understand that events of this scale may impact nearby residents and businesses, and we are providing this information in advance to assist with planning and minimise disruption.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday 28 November 2026

Parade: 8:00pm – 9:30pm

After-Party: 9:30pm – midnight

Location: Russell Square precinct, Northbridge Piazza and surrounding streets of Northbridge

The Parade route and form up areas will include sections of Aberdeen, William, James, Parker, Francis and Lake Streets. Approx. 25,000 people are expected to attend the event across the Parade and After-Party.

ROAD CLOSURES AND TRAFFIC

Temporary road closures and traffic management will be in place to facilitate the Parade and ensure the safety of participants, spectators and the wider community. Traffic controls will be implemented in accordance with the approved Traffic Management Plan.

Planned road closure period: 3:00pm – 11:30pm on event day

Access to some properties and businesses may be temporarily affected during the road closure period. Please allow additional travel time and make alternative access arrangements where required. Parking restrictions will apply along the route and towing may be enforced from 3pm on event day.

Tow away zones will be located on the inside of the road closures on the map below – including parade route and form-up areas. Any vehicles parked in the tow away zones during the advertised times will be moved to a secure Main Roads WA facility. The tow away zones will be marked with NO PARKING signs during the designated closure times.

We encourage you to contact us prior to Event Day for specific information on road closures that may affect you or your business and we can assist with alternate routes or further advice. Contact our friendly staff on:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 08 6147 6533

NOISE AND EVENT ACTIVITY

The event will include live entertainment, music, public announcements and general crowd activity.

Sound systems will be positioned to minimise impact on residential areas where practicable, and noise monitoring will occur throughout the event. Sound checks will be kept to a minimum.

Event infrastructure, deliveries and vehicle movements will occur during bump-in and bump-out. Bump-in will commence Thursday 26 November, with bump-out continuing through to Monday 30 November. Temporary fencing will be in place around Russell Square from Thursday through to Monday. CCB fencing along the Parade route will be installed after roads are closed, and removed prior to roads reopening on event day.

ENQUIRIES AND NOISE COMPLAINTS

For noise, traffic or event-related concerns on Event Day, Saturday 28 November, please contact our dedicated Event Day Enquiries Line: 08 6147 6533

Please ensure your staff, tenants and clients are aware of the event and associated activity.

THANK YOU

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we deliver this significant community event.

Pride WA

Email: [email protected]

The Event Team

Email: [email protected]

Road Closure Map