Baton Rouge Pride 2026 "This is what Pride Feels Like"

Community • Creativity • Connection

Baton Rouge Pride Fest is more than a festival—it’s a community marketplace, celebration, and connection point for over 15,000 attendees each year. At the heart of Pride Fest is The Rainbow Exchange—our vibrant, inclusive vendor experience where businesses, nonprofits, artists, and community organizations come together to connect, showcase, and grow during the festival itself.

 
💡 What Is The Rainbow Exchange?

• Launched in 2025, The Rainbow Exchange brings together what were formerly the Resource Fair and the Queerative Market into one unified, intentional vendor experience.
• One application. One shared space. One powerful Pride experience.
• From greeting guests at the entrance to engaging attendees inside the Exhibit Hall, vendors are placed throughout the Pride Fest experience—ensuring visibility, connection, and meaningful engagement at every level.

 
✨ Big News for 2026: More Room to Celebrate

For 2026, Baton Rouge Pride Fest is moving back into the Exhibit Hall at the Raising Cane’s River Center—adding 40,000+ square feet compared to last year’s Arena layout.

This expanded space allows for:

• Better traffic flow
• More breathing room for vendors and guests
• More space to dance, explore, and connect
• A more comfortable and enjoyable Pride experience for everyone

🌈 Why Vendors Return Every Year

Vendors don’t just participate in Baton Rouge Pride Fest—they come back.

They return for:

• Strong, consistent attendance
• A values-driven audience eager to support LGBTQ+-affirming businesses, artists, and organizations
• Thoughtful placement and intentional flow
• A unified marketplace that encourages discovery and connection
• An event with a proven track record and nearly two decades of community trust

Sponsorships include enhanced visibility, including placement within The Rainbow Exchange as part of sponsorship benefits.

 
🏳️‍🌈 A Pride You Can Trust

Founded in 2006, Baton Rouge Pride was created to provide a visible, affirming space rooted in education, resources, and community connection. Since the first festival in 2007, Baton Rouge Pride Fest has grown into Louisiana’s largest Pride celebration and the South’s largest indoor, family-friendly Pride Fest, welcoming thousands of attendees and scores of community partners each year.

 
👉 Be Part of the Pride

Nonprofits, businesses, artists, and community organizations are all welcome.

Scroll below to explore table and booth options, pricing, and important details to find the best fit for your organization.

By joining The Rainbow Exchange, you’re not just reserving space—you’re investing in Pride.

**501c3 discounts = please go to bottom of page for discount details**

New for 2026:

FEST will be 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Everyone will be able to check in & setup on Friday, the day before the fest, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.  

Early Bird discounts end at midnight on January 31

Standard price: Febuary 1 - March 31 (registrations after March 31 will not be included in print materials)

Late Registration: April 1 - June 1

Sponsors do not quailify for discounts. 

Rules - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Nothing may be taped, pinned, stapled, or otherwise attached to walls/wall surfaces in the building. Anything attached to tables must not damage tables or any rented covers. Any banners to be hung should be draped from your table and affixed with spring clips or banners; other backdrops may be displayed on easels or banner stands where space is available. Purchase of two double booths will not be allowed this year. Please consider becoming a sponsor for a quadruple booth. Late registrations will not be included in any printed materials for the event.

Main Event Tables - Participants are restricted to placing items on/under tables; Easels/racks must be placed on table, not to exceed two (2) feet high or width of table. Those requesting tables should plan to display material only on their tabletop. No items are to be placed in the walkways, behind or sides of tables. NO tailgate tents. For more space consider a booth or purchase a Galleria Table.

BOOTHS - Participants are restricted to their respective booth area. Any items such as tailgate tents, props, photo booths, etc., must be confined within the piped & drape area. MAX 2 BOOTHS PER COMPANY UNLESS A SPONSOR. 

501c3 Discount Break Down: 

Baton Rouge Pride celebrates the diversity, creativity, and service of our community partners. We believe that participation at Baton Rouge Pride Fest should be accessible for all—especially for smaller nonprofits doing vital, local work with limited budgets. 

To ensure fairness and sustainability, we offer a tiered discount structure for booths (not tables; tables are already discounted) based on organizational operating budget and scope. This approach allows small and mid-size organizations to benefit from reduced rates while encouraging larger institutions to contribute proportionally to the success of Baton Rouge Pride Fest and our year-round community programming. All discounts expire May 1, 2026.

All nonprofits must hold current 501(c)(3) status and be able to verify their operating budget through public filings (such as IRS Form 990 or a current annual report).

Community / Small Nonprofit — 30% Discount

This level is designed for small, volunteer-led or grassroots organizations working primarily in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Annual operating budget under $500,000 or fewer than 10 employees.

Mid-Size Nonprofit — 20% Discount

This rate supports established community organizations that operate locally or regionally but are not large institutions. Annual operating budget $500,000–$2 million or 10–50 employees.

Large Nonprofit / Institutional — 10% Discount

This category applies to large-scale nonprofits, universities, hospital systems, and corporate foundations that operate with significant resources or statewide/national footprints. Organizations at this level must have an operating budget over $2 million.

Discounts begin after the early-bird registration period, Feb 1 and end May 1. Early-bird pricing and nonprofit discounts cannot be combined. To request a nonprofit discount, please email contactus@brpride.org with appropriate documentation verifying your organization’s nonprofit status and operating budget. Once approved, you will receive a unique discount code to apply during registration.

If you’re uncertain which category your organization fits into, our team will be happy to help determine the most appropriate rate based on your size and capacity.