Parade participants carry a giant Pride Flag along Dickson Street during the 2010 NWA Pride Parade.
Staff photo
UPDATE: Here are some photos from the 2012 NWA Pride Parade.
The 2012 Northwest Arkansas Pride Parade is set for this Saturday, June 30 at the corner of Meadow Street and Church Avenue in downtown Fayetteville.
Staging of the parade will begin at 8 a.m. with the parade starting at 10 a.m.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Color Outside the Lines,” a celebration of the LGBT community in a ‘red’ state. The parade will honor Linda Wilson and Art Beeghly, two NWA Pride organizers both who died in 2011.
As in years past, nearly 30 people will help carry a 60-foot by 20-foot Pride Flag during the march.
Following the parade on Saturday, the All Out June Pride Festival will begin at 11 a.m. at Powerhouse Seafood. Festivities will include live music and vendors.
For more information, visit nwapride.org or alloutjune.com.
Should be a good time!
Everyone here can take pride in diversity, respect, tolerance.
Any word on what poor, innocent child will be “recruited” to serve as Grand Marshal this year?
Dave, that sounds like a cheap shot. Say it ain’t so.
I am making fun of the people who protested the selection of Will Phillips as Grand Marshal in 2010. It is my hope and intention that they never live it down.
OK, cool. I couldn’t read meaning, sorry. I’m with you on this one.
That’s quite all right. I’m happy to clarify.
I’ve just recently moved to NWA and am very excited to attend the Fayetteville parade and was wondering if anyone could tell me the route the parade takes. Thanks!!!
Meadow and Church is just off the square if you want to join in at the start. If you’re wanting to observe and root them on, anyplace along Dickson Street works.
glutenfree> Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it!!!
Does it go up Block avenue?or East St. ?
To Joney and all the NWA Parade Volunteers,
I feel so grateful some people care enough to remember those in and out of our community who work to support efforts for equal rights. Its important to remember them and do what WE can to help.
In the case of Linda Wilson, she was forced to stay behind the scenes to protect her job as a medical professional. A beloved Physical Therapist for almost 40 years, she helped heal so many children, adults, seniors and even a few pets. Most of her patients and their families never knew of her fear and pain caused by homophobia.
She cared deeply about fairness and equal rights for ALL people.
Please honor our heroes by using your VOTE to support those that are trying to support us!
There may not be perfect candidates, but without your vote and your voice there will be NO chance for change. Think of all the Linda’s out there on election day! They’re watching over us.
Deborah, proud wife of Linda for 32 precious years.