Start Application
Volunteer Registration

PRIDEFest Week Volunteers

av_timer
Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 10:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
widgets
14th Annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade -Saturday October 17, 2026
date_range
Date: Oct 17, 2026 11:00 am - Oct 17, 2026 6:00 pm (CDT)
place
1110 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, United States

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@arpride.org 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.arpride.org 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.
Central Arkansas Pride
Central Arkansas Pride
Contact Organizer
Central Arkansas Pride
Central Arkansas Pride
Contact Organizer

About the application

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.

Terms & Conditions

Volunteer Bill of Rights You Have the Right to: A safe and fun work space, free from discrimination, disrespect, and discouragement To be treated as a valued co-worker and not free help A suitable work assignment with consideration for personal preference, temperament, education, and experience Know as much about the organization as possible, including its people and its programs Thoughtfully planned and effectively presented training Sound guidance and directions from an experienced and well-informed member of our team Be heard and share your opinions Recognition for the hard work you’ve done, the time you’ve put in, and the help you have freely given. We appreciate all the work you are doing for us! We uphold these values to make sure that your experience with Pride is a positive one.

Related files

2026 Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liabilty

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Logistics Equipment assistance Thursday Maumelle Oct 15, 2026 9:00 am - Oct 17, 2026 3:00 pm 4 54
Logistics Equipment assistance Friday varies Oct 16, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4 7
PRIDE Fest pre setup Capitol and Cross CAP info tent Oct 17, 2026 12:00 am - 11:00 am 12 11
message Assist the Fest Volunteer Director on the grounds with various duties. Distribution of supplies to beverage tents and setup. Set up canopies for CAP info tent, VIP, and entertainment. Assist with the seating distribution of tables and chairs in food areas and rest spots. Hanging sigange. Setup of VIP area.
Pre PRIDE Fest Vendor Guides Capitol Ave and Cross Oct 17, 2026 7:00 am - 10:30 am 4 4
Parade setup and guides 8th and Arch ST. Oct 17, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am 8 3
message Assist in marking the street with parade assignments. Assist the parade director in directing parade participants to correct positions. Ensure safety by being mindful of surroundings.
PRIDE Fest Volunteers early shift Capitol Ave and Cross CAP info tent Oct 17, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 16 4
message Assist the Festival Director as needed with directing participants and ensuring the safety of all in attendance.
Beverage Tent Capitol Ave Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am - 6:00 pm 9 8
message Must provide photo ID and sign the ABC Volunteer form when reporting for your shift at the beverage tent. \r\nYou will be given breaks to enjoy the festival during the day. Thank you.
Family Zone early shift Family Zone Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am - 2:00 pm 4 4
message Assist the Family Zone Leader with maintaining a safe and fun area for all.
ASL interpreter Stage Oct 17, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 2 5
message Assist the Entertainment Director and Host in translating the program's stage entertainment.
First Aid -Emt /Nurse/ Physcian Capitol Ave and Cross St CAP info tent Oct 17, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 4 6
message Report to the Information tent and assist festival/volunteer Directors as needed.
Family Zone late shift Family Zone Oct 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6 4
message Assist the Family Zone Leader with maintaining a safe and fun area for all.
PRIDE Fest Volunteers late shift Capitol and Cross CAP Info Tent Oct 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 16 4
message Assist the Festival Director as needed with directing participants and ensuring the safety of all in attendance.
Pride Breakdown Capitol Ave and Cross Oct 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10 3
message Assist the Festival and Volunteer Director with the following:\r\nRemoving signage throughout the festival grounds and returning to the storage area at UHaul.\r\nReturn Beverage tents, VIP area, and supplies to the supply truck. \r\nTakedown CAP canopies and return to the supply truck. \r\nGather tables and chairs in the centralized area for pick up. \r\nLoad the supply truck with all festival supplies.\r\nWalk all the festival grounds for equipment and supplies.
After PRIDE Logistcs Sort and Supply Return Maumelle Oct 19, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 4 6

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • Sign volunteer waiver
  • Shirt size needed?
  • Date of birth
PRIDEFest Week Volunteers
PRIDEFest Week Volunteers
14th Annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest and Parade -Saturday October 17, 2026
Start Application