Saturday, August 17, 2024 Set your reminders for a day packed with joy, unity, and empowerment! Central Arkansas Pride invites you to its 12th Annual PRIDE Festival and Parade on Saturday, October 19th, during LGBTQIA+ History Month. This year’s celebration is themed “PRIDE 365” to emphasize that Pride is a lifelong commitment, not just a single day. Event Highlights: Last year’s parade was a mosaic of community representation, with 36% faith-based organizations, 32% non-profits, and 30% businesses all coming together.
How You Can Contribute: Central Arkansas Pride thrives on the support of sponsors, volunteers, and community partners. We invite businesses and individuals to join us as sponsors for PRIDEFest 2024, helping us amplify the message of inclusion and drown out prejudice. Central Arkansas Pride, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and volunteer organization, has been a cornerstone in building an inclusive community for LGBTQIA+ Arkansans for over a decade.
We celebrate, strengthen, and unite through our Pride events and programming, honoring the rich history and culture of Arkansas’s LGBTQIA+ community. Why This Matters This isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. Last year, we welcomed over 15,000 attendees from all walks of life, coming together to celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and push for equality.
As Dolores Wilk, our passionate Executive Director, puts it, “PRIDEFest is more than a festival; it’s a sanctuary of belonging, a vibrant tapestry of our Arkansas LGBTQIA+ family, and a powerful anthem of love and inclusion.” Joseph Johnson, our Communications Director , adds, “When we unite, we’re not just celebrating; we’re making history. We’re educating, advocating, and building a future where everyone feels welcome, safe, and supported.
Together, we’re the architects of change.” Event Details: We’re excited to see you there—let’s make PRIDE 365 a vibrant reality!.
