Nashville gay pride 2024

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Nashville Pride is a two-day LGBTQI+ festival featuring top-rated entertainment on multiple stages, a Kids and Family Area, Youth Area, Community Art Installations, and over 225 vendors featuring local not for profits, artists, and businesses. on Saturday and 1 to 1:30 p.m. It's expected to be hot so make sure you plan ahead and bring water!

Saturday's fest will open up right after the parade, at 11!

Gates open at 11 a.m.

The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10:00am, starting at Broadway and 8th Avenue. There's Facepainting, crafts, instrument making and a music petting zoo both days from noon to 4 p.m., Mr. Bond’s the Science Guys Show from 2 to 2:30 p.m.

on Sunday, as well as drag storytime from 3 to 3:30 p.m.

There's also a Youth Area that will provide activities all weekend long!

Can I bring a water bottle? (WTVF) — It's Pride Month and with that comes Nashville's Pride Festival and Parade!

The annual Nashville Pride Festival is the largest LGBTQIA+ event in Tennessee, drawing more than 100,000 people.

Ticket prices start at $10.

Nashville Pride Parade 

Step off at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 28 (8th Ave S and Broadway)

Line up/Set up Times

8:45 AM    Floats (marchers next to floats can show up at times listed below)

9:00 AM    Vehicles/Buses/Trolleys (marchers can show up at times listed below)

9:15-9:45 AM    Marchers (groups and individuals marching next to vehicles and/or floats)

FULL LIST OF RULES AND REGS

2025 Parade Line up and Map

• Floats/vehicles one representative from each group must check-in at 12th Ave S and Broadway

• All Floats/vehicles must enter at 12th Ave S and Broadway EXCEPT those staged on 9th Ave - these are to enter at Demonbreun/9th Ave.

• Marchers - One representative from each group must check-in at either 12th Ave S and Broadway or 8th Ave S and Broadway.

• No vehicles will be allowed to line up after 9:15 AM.

• Marchers may enter from any direction.

• Stall numbers will be marked on the sidewalk with white tape.

• Keep the center aisle/turning lane clear.

• Stay in your stall until a parade marshal tells your group to move to the center aisle.
  

Be Prepared

• No alcohol permitted.

• Port-o-potties will be available close to the line up area.

• Expect the parade to last 2.5 hours from the 10:00 am kick off time (come prepared)

• Apparel: Tennessee law requires that all your parts (front and back) are covered
  

Safety First

• Pay attention to the parade marshal and staff at all times

• Water guns, water balloons and silly string are prohibited

• Participants shall not throw candy or other items to spectators. 

• Candy or other items may be distributed to spectators by hand from parade participants

Floats

• All floats must enter at 12th Ave S and Broadway.

• Turn off engines in staging area

• Parade speed: 3 MPH

• Remain seated on the float at all times.

  This year's event takes place on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at Bicentennial Park.

  Saturday's fun kicks off at 10 a.m. It's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has an easy access to bridges.

  You can also park at the Nashville Public Library garage for $3 every half hour; $20 daily max; $10 after 5 pm and weekends (up to 12 hours).

  You can also use this interactive map to find parking.