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2026 NWA Pride Parade Application

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Deadline: May 15, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 26, 2026 6:00 pm - Jun 27, 2026 8:00 pm (CDT)
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$10.00-150.00

About the event

Join us in celebrating 22 vibrant years of the state’s largest LGBTQ Pride celebration! This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of NWA Equality and honor the founders whose vision sparked two decades of advocacy and service. What began as a grassroots effort has grown to serve more than 45,000 people annually, advancing LGBTQ dignity, visibility, and belonging across Northwest Arkansas, the state of Arkansas, and the Mid-South region. --- NWA Pride Weekend is presented by the Tyson Family Foundation and produced by Northwest Arkansas Equality, Inc.
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About the application

This form is for all parade groups to apply for participation in the 2026 NWA Pride Parade. 
 
All applications require payment at the time of submission. However, if your application is rejected, we will refund your entry within seven business days.
 
Each parade entry requires a separate registration. Please do not combine groups or unregistered candidate election campaigns unless you have explicit instructions from NWA Equality's staff. Combining groups causes check-in issues and complicates the parade lineup.
 
Confirmed event sponsors should contact Richard Gathright at info@nwapride.org for information regarding parade and vendor spaces related to their sponsorship agreement.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, your organization agrees to the terms and conditions provided at the link below.

 

https://www.eventeny.com/files/27221-document-m2z83fkwg5v11771842908-1200.pdf

Prices

Nonprofit Organizations $10.00 Nonprofit organizations include groups under IRS 501, such as municipal, county, state, and federal units. Advertisements for for-profit enterprises are prohibited.
Community Group $10.00 Community groups are informal associations that enhance our community but are not incorporated.
Educational Groups $10.00 Educational groups are departments, activities, or employee resource groups linked to academic institutions.
Political Groups $150.00 Political Groups include ballot committees, parties, political action committees, or lobby groups. Each campaign must register separately. Please do not combine unregistered candidate campaigns with other organizations. Current officeholders can RSVP to info@nwapide.org to join the "Local Elected Officials" group, but campaigning is prohibited within it. In accordance with IRS electioneering guidelines, candidates for public office are ineligible to register as a standalone parade entry.
For-Profit Business $150.00 For-profit businesses are public and private companies that sell goods and services for investor profit, including retailers, bars, and restaurants.
Official Parade Groups $10.00 Official Parade Groups are limited to those organized by NWA Equality and require prior authorization. This is likely not your group.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • Name of Organization
  • Is your organization a 2026 NWA Pride Weekend Sponsor?
  • Is your organization LGBTQ owned or managed?
  • Primary Contact: First & Last Name
  • Primary Contact: Email Address
  • Primary Contact: Cell Number
  • Secondary Contact: First & Last Name
  • Secondary Contact: Email Address
  • Secondary Contact: Cell Number
  • Parade Entry Name
  • Group Category
  • Parade Entry Type
  • Will your group have animals? (horses, dogs, etc.)
  • Parade Entry Details
  • Parade Emcee Script
  • I have read and agree to the terms and conditions.
2026 NWA Pride Parade Application
2026 NWA Pride Parade Application
2026 NWA Pride