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Rome Pride 2026 Parade x March For Rights

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Deadline: Jun 20, 2026 11:59 pm (EDT)
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Event Date: Jun 26, 2026 7:00 pm - Jun 28, 2026 7:00 pm (EDT)
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Application Date: Jun 27, 2026 11:00 am - Jun 27, 2026 12:00 pm (EDT)
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$25.00-100.00

About the event

Join us for the 5th Annual Rome Pride Weekend, June 26-28, 2026! The celebration kicks off Friday, June 26th at 7 PM with our Kick-Off Event at the Historic DeSoto Theatre, featuring a live auction with items from Broad St. and beyond. VIPs and sponsors are invited for a special social hour at 6 PM. On Saturday, June 26th the Pride Festival at Ridge Ferry Park begins at 12 PM and is free to attend! Enjoy over 150 curated vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and our headliner TBA. Don’t miss the Sizzling Divas Cabaret at 7 PM that evening. That morning at 11 AM, join us for the March for Rights on Broad Street in Downtown Rome. Throughout the weekend, explore local art, live music, drag performances, shopping, educational events, our Health Village, and more. Wrap up the weekend on Sunday, June 27th with our Pride Sunday Church Service at Rome First UMC at 10 AM. Rome Pride is the largest rural LGBTQ+ Pride event in Northwest Georgia, drawing over 5,000 attendees in 2024 and 2025. As a 100% volunteer-powered nonprofit, we’re proud to offer free, inclusive, and family-friendly programming in a small-town setting. Find out more and purchase your tickets for the Kick-Off Party and VIP passes at www.romegapride.org.
Rome Georgia Pride
Rome Georgia Pride
Rome Georgia Pride
Rome Georgia Pride

About the application

This application is to provide the Parade Committee with information necessary to produce a spectacular Pride Parade for Rome Pride 2026! Please provide as complete a description as possible. Proof of insurance is required for each vehicle; this must be uploaded at the time of application.

 


The Parade Committee reserves the right to re-classify categories or refuse any entry into the parade that does not reflect the values, principles, and overall theme of the parade or that does not adhere to the policies of this Parade.

 


The Parade Committee asks that everyone remember that we are in this to work towards making our community better for everyone! So please make sure that everyone who participates in the parade understands the importance of respect and showing kindness to each other. There is ZERO tolerance for anything less than meeting the expectations of the Parade Committee.

 


Parade registration will close once capacity is reached, or by the registration deadline listed above; there is no guarantee that space will be available until your application is received and approved. This is a “RAIN or SHINE” event.

Terms & Conditions

As a prerequisite to participation in the Rome Pride Parade, by submitting this application, as the responsible party and representative for all participants of the aforementioned entry, knowingly and voluntarily assume, on behalf of all participants, any and all risks inherent to participation in the Parade. Further, the submitter waives on their behalf and all participants associated with this entry, any rights to claims against Rome Georgia Pride, LLC, their officers, volunteers, agents or employees for any reason including, but not limited to, loss of life, bodily injury, property damage and/or loss that may be sustained as a result of participation in the Parade. The submitter acknowledges receipt of and agrees, on their behalf and all participants associated with this entry, to abide by the rules and regulations for participation in the Rome Pride Parade. 


Acceptance of this application and participation in the Parade is strictly subject to the discretion of the Rome Pride Parade Committee, and the Committee reserves the absolute right to reject any application for participation in the Parade. Submission of a completed application and of the non-refundable entrance fee shall not be deemed as granting any applicant the right to enter or participate in the Parade. The Rome Pride Parade Committee is not responsible for any negligence or damage on your part.

 

Prices

Nonprofit with Vehicle Parade Space $40.00 Load-In Location near City Hall will be determined closer to event and will be communicated with all entry participants.
Standard Entry (Business, Corporation and other) $100.00 Standard Parade Entry Fee $100.00 Non-refundable Standard fee for all entry types.
Nonprofit Walking Group $25.00 Nonprofit Walking Group $25 Admission - You must apply if you plan to walk as an organization with signage or apparel.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • IRS Determination Letter if applying as a nonprofit
  • Email
Rome Pride 2026 Parade x March For Rights
Rome Pride 2026 Parade x March For Rights
Rome Georgia Pride 2026