Providence Pride Parade on a Gorgeous DRY Saturday!

Saturday is going to be DRY and gorgeous!!! Join me in Providence!

Something completely new for us - The Providence Pride Parade. Because Providence starts its Pride Parade at 8 PM (half of it is after sunset.) It's night photography on steroids - full of photographic challenges and fun.

Two hours (or so) of spectacular colors, fabulous costumes, joyful people. Truly a celebration of life! Consider even coming earlier in the afternoon.

We'll meet at 6:30 to give us time to fan out and choose our locations so we can get to the front of the spectators.

I plan to set up on the same side of the street at the Reviewing Stand at the Providence Performing Arts Center. I set up diagonally opposite the stage last year and found that I hadn't properly anticipated the challenges created by the very bright lights behind the judges.

To see the route and get an idea of where you might like to set up: Providence Pride Map

Leave the tripod in the car - you may be able to get away with a monopod. But you can travel pretty light for this one. Bring your fastest lenses and spare batteries, maybe a water bottle (and your camera.) Wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing a lot. Dress for the weather, which is forecast to be 80-70F and 45% cloudy.

For further Pride info, including parking options: Pride webpage

The parade first turns at City Hall, then from Dorrance onto Weybosset. These are two good photo locations. The final best possibility is the Reviewing Stand, where you'd stay the latest, but get the most night shots.

Remember to check in with your host. And, as always, no guests for the meetup.
NOTE: I am planning to take the train from South Station to Providence.