Little Rock Pride

Pride is celebrated in Little Rock all year long with a range of events that celebrate diversity across the city.

June Pride Events

SOMA PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL AND PARADE

SoMa Pride Street Festival and Parade is set to be Little Rock’s First Pride Month event. SoMa Pride will feature a parade, more than 100 vendors, a kid’s zone, entertainment by local LGBTQIA+ artists, and food and beverage areas.

LITTLE ROCK BLACK PRIDE

Little Rock Black Pride's mission is to educate, celebrate, and empower Black and brown LGBTQ people through culturally specific programming and the creation of safe social spaces. This annual event marks its 20th anniversary in 2025 and serves as a resource for Arkansas’ Black and brown underserved gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender residents.

October Pride Events

CENTRAL ARKANSAS PRIDE FEST AND PARADE

Held annually in October to coincide with LGBTQ History Month, Central Arkansas Pride Fest is a celebration of love, community, and individuality. The day includes a parade and a festival featuring local artists, performers, musicians, and vendors.

REEL QUEER FILM FESTIVAL

Get your early bird tickets to the Reel Queer Film Festival, formerly known as the Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The festival is in its 11th year and is a celebration of LGBTQ+ films, filmmakers, and stories with a mission to provide innovative and unique programming that will engage the hearts and minds of audiences in Arkansas and across the South.

PET PRIDE

This family-friendly event will take place at Flyway Brewery in North Little Rock and feature a runway show and contests. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Pulaski County.

Other Events