Boise hosts dozens of cultural, arts, and sporting events.

From Art on the Park to one of the Northwest’s largest pride festivals, Boise attracts thousands of visitors with its exciting event roster. I had the opportunity to visit during Boise Pride 2021. The three-day festival took place around a large outdoor stage right in front of the Capitol building. High-profile acts like Trixie Mattel and Kylie Sonique Love entertained the masses, while nearby venues like The Balcony Club hosted parties throughout the weekend. Coming from New York City — home to one of the world’s largest annual pride festivals, I was genuinely impressed by the packed schedule of events and thousands of attendees — all of whom had to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test before entering the festival grounds.