14th Annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade -Saturday October 17, 2026

About the event

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 the 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@ 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, our history and coming-out month, and support our 365 programming. Check our website www. for announcements. 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. Applications are OPEN! We invite you to join us on Capitol Avenue for the parade: as a vendor, show off your talent as an entertainer, or participate as a volunteer. ALL are welcome to be part of the movement for equality that began at the Stonewall Inn in 1969.

Dates

Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Oct 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Arkansas, United States

1110 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Throughout the West Capitol District in Little Rock, AR.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

5 active applications

Entertainment- Arkansas PRIDEFest Oct 17th

Deadline: Sep 04, 2026

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LGBTQIA+ Pride Talent application -drag-vocalists-musicians-poetry-dance-magicians-other

For-Profit Business 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest vendor application

Deadline: Oct 02, 2026

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This is for businesses with three or more empolyees.

10x10 Vendor Space General load in and out details will be communicated as we get closer to event date. Thank you for supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Arkansas!

Non-Profit, Small Business, Crafts, and Spirtual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest vendor application

Deadline: Oct 02, 2026

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10x10 Vendor Space General load in and out details will be communicated as we get closer to event date. Thank you for supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Arkansas!

Food Truck 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest Vendor Application

Deadline: Oct 02, 2026

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10x10 Vendor Space General load in and out details will be communicated as we get closer to event date. Thank you for supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Arkansas!

Sponsor Vendor Application 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest

Deadline: Oct 03, 2026

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This application is only for sponsors who have donated to our mission.

Thank you for your contiuned support.

Free 10x10 Vendor Space for our sponsors. General load in and out details will be communicated as we get closer to event date. Thank you for sponsoring the LGBTQ+ community in Arkansas!

Volunteers

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

PRIDEFest Parade Flag Volunteers

Deadline: Oct 09, 2026

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Thank you for volunteering for the 2026 Central Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade. Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Without you, our event wouldn’t be possible. On behalf of the board of directors and volunteer staff, thank you, welcome to the Central Arkansas Pride family! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, form new connections, and contribute to your community. There are numerous opportunities to get involved. We will work hard to match you with something that matches your skill set and passion. Please report to the volunteer check-in area located on 8th and Arch. Please report to the check-in tent before your shift. We want to make this a fun opportunity for you to meet new people. Thank you for your service to the LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome.

PRIDEFest Week Volunteers

Deadline: Oct 09, 2026

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Thank you for volunteering for the 2026 Central Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade. Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Without you, our event wouldn’t be possible. On behalf of the board of directors and volunteer staff, thank you, welcome to the Central Arkansas Pride family! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, form new connections, and contribute to your community. There are numerous opportunities to get involved. We will work hard to match you with something that matches your skill set and passion. Please report to the volunteer check-in area, located just past Capitol Avenue at Cross Street. Parking is available in the lot behind Discount Tires. Please report to the check-in tent before your shift. We will provide a variety of snacks and drinks in the volunteer zone for your service. We want to make this a fun opportunity for you to meet new people. Thank you for your service to the LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome.

Other applications

Interested in applying:

1 active application

Arkansas PRIDEFest Parade Application 10.17.26

Deadline: Oct 03, 2026

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FREE to enter your organization or group in the parade! Thank you for your support. We accept donations on our website to help cover the cost of the event.

Like to thank US Bank for their sponsorship of our Progressive Parade Flag!

Check arpride.org for updates.

All are welcome. Please share as we celebrate our 14th year of serving the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies in uniting it.

Your safety is number one! Please be mindful of your surroundings if you " See Something, Say Something ". Please report immediately to a volunteer to assist. We will also have a procedural meeting and a safety meeting before the event. You will be notified via eventeny. Visit arpride.org for the latest Pride news here in Arkansas.

Let us gather together and march with Peace, Joy, and Resilience on Capitol Avenue.

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