2024 Central Arkansas PRIDEFest, Parade & Dance Party

Brace yourselves, Arkansas! Central Arkansas Pride is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the fabulousness to eleven.

What’s the Buzz? On Saturday, October 19, as the leaves turn their autumn hues, we’re turning up the volume on love, acceptance, and pure unadulterated PRIDE. It’s our 12th Annual PRIDE Festival and Parade, and trust us, it’s not your grandma’s parade (unless your grandma is a glitter-loving, dance-floor-commanding superstar).

The Grand Unveiling: Our theme: “PRIDE 365.” Because guess what? Pride isn’t just a once-a-year shindig—it’s an everyday anthem. Whether you’re rocking sequins at brunch or strutting your stuff in the grocery aisle, you’re part of this kaleidoscope of identities.

The Main Event: PRIDEFest and Parade 12:00 p.m.: The Central Arkansas Pride Parade kicks off with more rainbow flags than a unicorn’s dream. Floats, dancers, and a marching band that moonwalks (okay, maybe not, but we can dream). Bring your cheers, your glitter, and your best dance moves during the high energy dance party after the festival.

5 Hours of Nonstop Entertainment: After the parade, the party doesn’t stop. We’ve got DJs spinning beats that’ll make your heart shimmy, drag queens serving sass, and live performances that’ll give you goosebumps. Prepare to werk it. The Playground of PRIDE: What’s waiting for you?
• Main Entertainment Stage: Lights, camera, fabulousness! Get ready for jaw-dropping acts that’ll make your wig fly.
• Pride Family Zone: Bring the kiddos! Face painting, rainbow crafts, and a bounce house that’s basically a cloud of joy.
• Vendor Village: Shop till you drop (and then shop some more). Local artisans, LGBTQIA+ merch, and glitter galore. Plus out non-profit booths! They’re like wisdom filled treasure chests!
• Food Truck Zone: Tacos, falafel, and unicorn-shaped cookies. Because dancing requires sustenance.
• VIP Experience: Skip the lines, sip on bubbly, and mingle with the glitterati. You’re a VIP, darling!
• High-Energy Dance Party: When the sun sets, the real magic begins. Neon lights, sweaty dance-offs, and confetti cannons. It’s like Studio 54 meets a unicorn rave.

Challenge Accepted: Sponsor Us! We’re laying down the gauntlet. We need your help to keep this rainbow-powered extravaganza alive. Central Arkansas Pride is fueled by love, but it runs on dollars (and maybe a sprinkle of fairy dust). So, if you’re a business, an individual, or a unicorn with a heart of gold, consider sponsoring us. Together, we’ll create a safe haven where everyone belongs, where prejudice gets a glittery beatdown, and where love reigns supreme.

Get Involved! Visit www.arpride.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, volunteering, and how you can be part of this most fabulous day. Let’s make this PRIDEFest the stuff of legends!