About this Event
🍂 CALLING ALL FLOATS, MARCHING GROUPS & COMMUNITY CREATIVES! 🌈
Showcase your pride at the 2026 Phoenix Pride Fest &Parade—a vibrant, high-energy procession celebrating diversity, equality, and the strength of our LGBTQ+ community.
🍁 WELCOME TO THE 2026 PHOENIX PRIDE FEST & PARADE
Join community groups, local businesses, non-profits, performers, and creative parade entries for an unforgettable morning filled with colorful floats, live music, marching bands, and exuberant celebration.
Whether you're decorating a custom float, choreographing a marching troupe, displaying custom vehicles, or showcasing your organization's support, this is your opportunity to connect with tens of thousands of cheering spectators in the heart of Phoenix.
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Parade Date: • Sunday, October 11, 2026
⏰ Time: • Parade Step-Off: 10:00 AM
📍 Parade Route: Starts at 3rd Street & Thomas Road Marches north along 3rd Street to Indian School Road (Ending at Steele Indian School Park)
🎟️ Spectator Admission: Free for all ages along the parade route
🌈 WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
• Vibrant custom floats and decorated vehicles • Marching bands, drumlines & live dance troupes • Drag performers, community icons & local leaders • Colorful walking groups and non-profit contingents • Tens of thousands of cheering, high-energy spectators • A welcoming, inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere
🎺 PARADE & FLOAT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Community organizations, local businesses, performance groups, and allies are invited to register for parade entry space.
📧 Parade Applications: [[email protected]]
Please include: • Organization/Business name and primary contact details • Entry type (Float, Walking Group, Vehicle, Marching Band, Performers) • Estimated number of participants in your contingent • Brief description or theme of your parade entry/float design
Space along the lineup is limited. Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Come showcase your pride, inspire our community, and be a centerpiece of the 2026 Phoenix Pride Parade! 🌈🎉
Event venue & nearby stays
Steele Indian School Park, 300 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, United States
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