Kentuckiana Pride Parade

Come join in the excitement with the Kentuckiana Pride Parade that kicks off our weekend festivities. The parade route is lined with thousands in our community who come to celebrate and support diversity.

Saturday June 15 (12pm)

The parade Kicks off in NULU and ends at the Festival

Various streets will be closed from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday. Road closure details will be available in May

Presenting Parade Partner: University of Louisville

Parade Participation Information

Please designate one person in your group to check-in with parade coordinators when you arrive. Check-in is at Campbell and Market. Vehicles may only enter from Baxter Ave. Vehicles without passes will not be allowed beyond the barricades. If you have vehicles in your unit, you will receive passes by email before the event.

The Kentuckiana Pride Parade is intended for the entire community, please join us. Your group should designate a leader who should complete an entrance form for your group. Read the information below before submitting your entrance form.

The contact person indicated on the registration form will be the primary point of contact and must be available to assist the parade coordinators. Your representative will help with coordination of vehicle and group setup and controlling the flow of their float or group during the parade. Your representative must report at the check-in point for entry verification. You must register and make your payment online to be in the parade.

We encourage groups to showcase their organizations by entering a float or organizing a group of walkers. This parade gives you an opportunity to promote yourselves in front of our community. All vehicles must be registered as floats; a vehicle pulling a float is counted as one float.

Pricing:

Non-Profits/Community Groups
Marchers:$ 75, Float-$150

Government Organizations
Marchers- $100, Float-$175

Corporate and Local Business Groups (less than 100 participants)
Marchers-$125, Float-$150
Corporate and Local Business Groups (more than 100 participants)
Marchers- $150, Float- $200


The following rules apply to all participants.

Do…

  • …follow all instructions.

  • …wear family-appropriate attire.

  • …immediately report safety incidents.

  • …keep vehicles 10 feet from the next group.

Do not…

  • …interact with protesters.

  • …unload your vehicle in front of the Big Four park..

  • …throw any items into the crowd.

Questions? email Info@kypride.com


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

Kentuckiana Pride Foundation
PO Box 32216
Louisville KY 40232

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

More details will be provided


Street closures are not yet finalized. Once they are, you can refer to LMPD’s website for a list.