2026 Nashville Pride Festival and Parade

Want to perform at our event? We want to know about your artistry and your interest in performing.

Fill out the application below with as much info as you can — We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch if we think you'd be a great fit for the stage at the event.

Please note, this application is for drag performers only. If you'd like to submit your band, that application can be found here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7244

Want to perform at our event? We want to know about your music and your interest in performing.

Fill out the application below with as much info as you can — We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch if we think you'd be a great fit for the stage at the event.

If you are a drag performer, there is a separate application here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=7980

2026 Nashville Pride Parade
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Step off at 10 AM

Downtown Nashville TN - Broadway 

Completing the application does not guarantee a space.  

Important Dates

First Round of Notifications: March 9th-13th 

First Round of Payments Processed: March 17th

Second Round of Noticiations: April 6th-10th

Second Round of Payments Processed: April 14th

Parade Group Types/Rates:

Community Groups
(Community groups/organizations that are not for profit and do not have non-profit status but wish to support Nashville Pride)
-Marchers: $110 (per group)
-Vehicles/Floats(this includes marchers): $250 
 
Non-Profit Organizations
(Non profit unaffiliated with a corporate partner with an operating budget of under $1mm)
-Marchers: $225 (per group)
-Vehicles/Floats(this includes marchers): $350
 
Large Non-Profit Organizations
(Non profit unaffiliated with a corporate partner with an operating budget of over $1mm)
-Marchers: $350 (per group)
-Vehicles/Floats(this includes marchers): $500
 
Government Organizations and Political Groups
(City, State, Federal governmental agencies/departments All politicians/individuals with a legislative agenda that are or will be running for political office)
-Marchers: $750 (per group)
-Vehicles/Floats(this includes marchers): $950
 
Local Small Business
(Locally based businesses such as bars, restaurants, stores, groups without a corporate presence or franchise affiliation)
-Marchers: $225 (per group)
-Vehicles/Floats(this includes marchers): $500
 
Standard Business
(Corporations, large businesses, and franchises)
-Marchers: $1,150 (per group)
-Vehicles/Floats(this includes marchers): $1,500

Nashville Pride reserves the right to reject any application for any reason.

**The Nashville Pride Parade Rates do not include entry tickets into the Nashville Pride Festival.

Parade Groups will be required to submit a COI listing the following groups as additionally insured-

Our Pride Encompasses Nashville
PO Box 330931
Nashville TN 37203

Good Neighbor Festivals
2817 West End Ave #126-439
Nashville, TN 37203