NWA Pride Parade / Staff photo
The annual Northwest Arkansas Pride Parade and Festival is coming up June 14-16 in Fayetteville.
This year’s festival will kick off with Friday night festivities including a Rainbow Disco Party at Maxine’s Tap Room, and “Out in the Ozarks,” a comedy night featuring one of the worlds most successful lesbian comedians, Fortune Feimster, and local storytelling troupe, That’s What She Said at Fayetteville Town Center.
Saturday events include the NWA Pride Festival on Dickson Street from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., with the annual NWA Pride Parade making its way up Dickson Street beginning at noon. The festival features a beer garden; food, craft, and nonprofit vendors; the PFLAG family zone; and the NWA Bear King Contest. The parade and festival are free to attend.
Later on Saturday, “the official party of NWA Pride,” called Glitterville will take place at George’s Majestic Lounge. This year’s event will feature Alyssa Edwards of Netflix’ DocuSeries “Dancing Queen” and RuPaul’s Drag Race, along with performances by DJ Joe Ross, DJ ATM, Arin Austin, Iman & the Haus of DeMarco, Taylor Madison Monroe, Miss Gay Oklahoma, Shanel Sterling, and Miss Gay Arkansas, Chloe Jacobs. Tickets are $25-30, on sale at Stubs.net
On Sunday, an event called Ozarks Hi Tea Dance & Pride Pool Party will take place at Mount Sequoyah Center. Tickets to the event are $20.
For more information, including some other LGBTQ pride celebration events planned during the month of June, visit us nwapride.org.
NWA Pride Week events
Friday, June 14
What: Rainbow Disco Party
Time: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Location: Maxine’s Tap Room
More info: The official pre and after party for Fortune & TWSS. Light up disco floor and awesome tunes
What: Out in the Ozarks, Starring Fortune Feimster & That’s What She Said,
Time: 8 p.m -10 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
More info: Tickets still available. $35 General admission, $100 Premium (includes meet & greet reception and premium seating)
Saturday, June 15
What: Northwest Arkansas Pride Festival
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Dickson Street
More info: Live music and other performances on multiple stages
What: Northwest Arkansas Pride Parade
Time: Noon
Location: Dickson Street
More info: Parade down Dickson Street
What: Glitterville, starring Alyssa Edwards & DJ Joe Ross
Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Location: George’s Majestic Lounge
More info: Also featuring The Dickson Street Divas and DJ ATM. All tickets are sold out.
Sunday, June 16
What: Hi Tea Dance & Pool Party at Mt. Sequoyah
Time: 12 – 6 p.m.
Location: Mount Sequoyah Center
More info: Tickets are $20. Attendees 21 and older may enjoy beverages provided by Tito’s Homemade Vodka and Lost Forty Brewing
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