Kentuckiana Pride returns: What to know

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation will hold its 2026 Kentuckiana Pride Festival & Parade on Saturday, June 20, in downtown Louisville, moving the annual event to the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park to make room for larger crowds.

What You Need To Know

  • The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation will hold its 2026 Kentuckiana Pride Festival & Parade on Saturday, June 20
  • The event is moving to the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park to make room for larger crowds
  • The parade starts at noon and ends at the entrance to the festival
  • Kentuckians can buy general admission tickets for $10 and VIP tickets for $150

The free parade starts at noon and ends at the entrance to the festival, where attendees can enjoy performances on two stages, community programming, drag shows, local vendors, food, drinks and activities for all ages.

Organizers said the move follows last year’s milestone 25th anniversary celebration and reflects the event’s continued growth. The larger space will allow for more vendors and more room for attendees to celebrate.

This year’s entertainment lineup includes Snow Tha Product, Shea Couleé, Girli, DARUMAS, DJ Syimone, The Sheryl Rouse Band, Sydney Sleadd & The Swarm, Sight Unseen and the VOICES of Kentuckiana…

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