The 14th annual 2026 Central Arkansas PRIDE Fest & Parade is being scheduled for the weekend of October 17th! Our 2026 theme, "United in Pride 2.0," continues to highlight 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.

COME OUT and celebrate Arkansas' 2SLGBTQIA+ community in October, which is our history and coming out month, and support our 365 programming.

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 diverse pool of LGBTQIA+ artists, students, professionals, and allies. This will foster a better economic and social state.

Please share our website www.arpride.org. See our resource page and find a directory of prides from across the state here. PRIDE IS A JOYFUL DEFIANCE!

Save the date to apply: March 1, 2026. Applications for the parade, vendor, entertainment, and volunteer opportunities will be open, and we invite you to join us on Capitol Avenue. Here's where you'll find the links to all the applications you need to be a part of this year's festival.

We look forward to a great weekend made possible by your support. And to all our sponsors, we appreciate your support of the LGBTQIA+ community here in Arkansas!

Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to sponsor@arpride.org.

We appreciate your support for our year-round programming. ALL are welcome to be a part of the movement for equality.