PRIDE Parade
2023 Central Arkansas PRIDE Parade GRAND MARSHALLS
inTRANSitive
Intransitive works to advance the cause of Trans liberation in Arkansas through art, education, advocacy, organizing and culture in order to create effective systemic change and on-the-ground impact. We focus on supporting and building the leadership of Trans people with the commitment to a vision and strategy rooted in the grassroots experience of Trans migrants of color. visit them at Intransitive
MD Hunter / Athena SInclair
MD Hunter / Athena Sinclair is an activist and well known drag entertainer from right here in Little Rock Arkansas! He is the show director and cast member at Triniti and Discovery Nightclub but travels all over the US doing his craft. He was crowned Miss Gay Arkansas America in 2021 and represented Arkansas at Miss Gay America in 2022. He was the first Miss Arkansas in 20 years to make top 10 at nationals. Early this year he also competed for Miss Black America, making 2nd runner up!
When not on the stage you can catch him using his voice to fight for those in this community. From BLM to fighting against trans bans, he has always stepped up to fight for marginalized communities. He has stood up in federal courts, and Arkansas Legislative session to say enough is enough. Most recently he was one of the faces of the fight against SB43 ( the ban on drag) where he was able to spread a message of love and art around the whole world! He wants to remind everyone that your voice is the most important tool you have. Use it and never be afraid to stand up for what’s right!
Simon Garbett
Simon Garbett is a 17 year-old transgender activist. He is a senior at Joe T Robinson High School. He was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is the second of five kids in his family. He has spent the last few years working to advocate for the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth in Arkansas. He has testified numerous times at legislative committee hearings in Arkansas as well as having traveled to Washington, D.C., to do advocacy work. He was recently invited to be a featured speaker at Queertonomy. He hopes to leverage his privilege as a kid who has loving and supportive parents and extended family to show the state and country what life SHOULD look like to come out as a trans kid. In addition to his activism, Simon is a key member of the Joe T Robinson high school band playing both French Horn and bass guitar. He plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas next fall majoring in social science with aspirations of becoming a civil rights attorney.
Join us for the 2023 Central Arkansas Pride Parade!
October 21, 2023 at 12 PM
Parade participants must submit a completed 2023 Central Arkansas Pride Parade Application Form. Entry is limited and is first-come, first-served. All entries must be submitted by October 9.
Parade line-up and staging details are TBD but will be announced soon.
All parade entries must check in upon arrival to be directed to their assigned position. All entries must have a representative with their registration forms within the staging area at all times.
Parade entries must be checked-in, decorated, and in their assigned positions by the designated time. Please clean the area around your entry prior to the start.
The primary contact for each entry shall be responsible for the conduct of all of its participants and agrees to notify all participants of these rules and regulations.
The parade will begin at a designated time. In case of rain, a decision will be made on whether to proceed with the event.
MAINTAIN A SLOW AND STEADY RATE OF SPEED. No gunning of engines, sudden accelerations, etc.
Offensive language, music, signage, slogans, clothing, or actions are prohibited. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and safe manner fitting for a family-oriented event.
To avoid the risk of possible injury, all floats need to have a substantial barrier around them to prevent participants from falling.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or approved adult guardian and are required to be in cars, trucks, floats, etc. throughout the parade for safety precautions and to keep the parade moving.
The consumption of alcohol is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the staging area and during the parade.
All vehicles and drivers must be fully covered by liability insurance as required by Arkansas law. Drivers must possess a valid driver’s license and observe all relevant laws and regulations.
Animals participating in the parade must be controlled on a leash or lead and comfortable around crowds, noises, and children. Owners are responsible for their animals’ behavior. It is the owner’s responsibility to clean up after their animals.
All floats and vehicles entered in the parade are subject to the approval of the Parade Committee. Parade organizers reserve the right to remove any participant(s) not complying with directions from Parade officials or deny participation of any entry that it considers inappropriate, done in poor taste, not in the best interest of the community, or that violates these rules.
Parade announcers will be located at 4th and Maple right outside of Flyway Brewing.
We would like to thank US BANK for use of their PROGRESS Parade flag for the parade.
And Healthy Connections for their sponsorship of the parade.