Montreal’s Pride festival is in full gear and vibrant celebrations of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are happening across the city.
If you’re driving in or around Montreal this weekend, prepare for major traffic disruptions—including multiple road closures and detours.
On Sunday, the annual Montreal Pride Parade will also bring significant street closures downtown.
Time Out Tip: Use the Waze app or Quebec511.info before you head out to avoid delays.
What is the route of the Pride Parade in Montreal?
The Montreal Pride Parade kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The parade begins at René-Lévesque Blvd. and Metcalfe St., ending at René-Lévesque Blvd. and Atataken St. Streets along the route will be closed to traffic during the event.
All the Pride Parade street closures to know in Montreal
Here’s the full list of closures and traffic changes:
Honoré-Mercier Bridge – Planned work cancelled due to weather.
Côte-de-Liesse Rd. East – Closed between Devonshire Rd. and Décarie Expressway (A-15) interchange from Friday 10 p.m. to Sunday 8 p.m.
Highway 30 – Westbound Madeleine-Parent Bridge reduced to one lane (two closed) on Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bonaventure Hwy / Nuns’ Island – Ramp to Samuel-De Champlain Bridge closed until September; one lane closed on Gaétan-Laberge Blvd. until early December.
Rose-de-Lima St. – Long-term closure between Saint-Antoine and Saint-Jacques; Rose-de-Lima / Saint-Jacques intersection also closed.
Route 132 / 138 (Kahnawake) – One lane closed on the ramp from Route-138 West to Route-132 East until Thursday, Sept. 5.
YUL Airport Drop-Off – New express drop-off at P4 and P10 parking lots from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with free shuttle service every five minutes.
Reminder: Closures and schedules may change due to weather or operational needs. Check Quebec511.info for real-time updates.
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