LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Thousands from central Arkansas gathered in the streets of the SOMA district in Little Rock on Saturday for their second annual Pride festival.
Strong morning storms delayed the start of the festival and parade, but didn’t dampen the spirit of the day.
Little Rock prepares for SOMA Pride Street Festival and Parade
The parade kicked off at 2 p.m., and the LGBTQ+ community and allies stayed after the parade for food, music and shopping at vendor booths.
Organizers estimate that between ten and fifteen thousand people attended the celebration…