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ARKANSAS PRIDEFest and Parade

The 14th annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest & Parade is scheduled for the weekend of October 17th!

Our 2026 theme is " United in Pride 2.0" continuing and highlighting our tremendous response and support from across the state.

This theme emphasizes unity across Arkansas's 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum and allies while acknowledging our shared history and collective strength. This theme instills hope, joy, inclusiveness, and resilience. Get involved.

Sponsors should email sponsor@arpride.org for our 2026 sponsor deck. We need your help in building and highlighting a more inclusive, progressive state, while retaining talent and encouraging businesses to recruit from the state's talented pool of LGBTQIA+ artists, students, professionals, and allies. Building a better state economically and socially.

COME OUT and celebrate Arkansas' 2SLGBTQIA+ community in October, which is our history and coming out month, and support our 365 programming. Check our website event tab for upcoming events.

PRIDE IS A JOYFUL DEFIANCE! Here's where you'll find the links to all the applications you need to be a part of this year's festival. Apply NOW! 14th Annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade -Saturday October 17, 2026 - Eventeny

Applications for the parade, vendor, entertainment, and volunteer opportunities are open, and we invite you to join us on Capitol Avenue. We look forward to a great event made possible by your support. And to all our sponsors, we appreciate your support of the LGBTQIA+ community here in Arkansas! We appreciate your support for our year-round programming.

ALL are welcome to be a part of the movement for equality.