PRIDE Hot Springs

05/30/2026

Thank you Gov. Sanders! Fidelity is the perfect description for PRIDE month, where people across our state steadfastly and FAITHFULLY defend and celebrate LOVE.

05/29/2026

We're under 30 days away from PRIDE Hot Springs 2026!

05/28/2026

See you at the races June 6!!

🌈🏁 PRIDE Hot Springs returns to the World Championship Running of the Tubs on Saturday, June 6, competing in the Modified Division!

Last year's tub race was PRIDE Hot Springs' first rodeo - and they came to RACE. Although they didn't take home the Pennington Cup, their tub served suds, sass, and all things nautical. This year, these mermaids are turning up the heat with an Olympic level theme and effort. 🏅

Who will take home the win this year in the Modified Division? Be on Bathhouse Row on Saturday, June 6, to find out! 🛁💦

05/27/2026

Hey lovlies - bring us your artwork!

Call for Art! Deliver you artwork to Emergent Arts by May 29th to be included in The Color of Love exhibition. The opening reception will be June 5th during Gallery Walk from 5-8pm.

Open to 2d and 3d artwork. Artwork must be mounted or framed with hanging hardware. We have visitors of all ages so please keep entries family friendly. Email [email protected] with questions.

05/20/2026

Here are some other Pride Month events!!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ART EXHIBIT 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Titled " The Color of Love" - Call for artists!! Visit Emergent Arts for more info.
Opens Friday, June 5 at 5pm at the Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts (341a Whittington Ave)
On display through June 19

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNING OF THE TUBS 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
• Saturday, June 6 at 9am. (Tub judging Friday, June 5 at 6pm.)
• “Gold Medal Gays” will be running the tubs
• Come cheer on our team!
Visit the following link for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1235219021291453

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ PRIDE MONTH KICK OFF DANCE PARTY 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Hosted by Low Key Arts - A portion of ticket sales will be donated to PRIDE Hot Springs.
Saturday, June 6 from 7pm-11pm
Whittington Place on Whittington Ave
Visit the following link for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2826794144339999

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ OUT DAY AT MAGIC SPRINGS 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Sunday, June 28 from 11am-7pm
Park entrance discounted for OUT DAY
Meet up at the pavilion to connect with our community
Complimentary fountain drinks for OUT DAY guests
Group photo at 3pm
Partnership with Central Arkansas Pride - All are welcome!
More info coming soon!!

EMERGENT ARTS STARTED THE PRIDE WALK IN 2019, BEGINNING AT THEIR FRONT DOOR, ALONGSIDE A PRIDE-THEMED ART SHOW. WE’RE PROUD TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION!

05/20/2026

📢📢📢
Vendor apps for 2026 PRIDE Hot Springs Parade & Festival!! are OPEN!! Food vendors, community nonprofits and retail vendors with handmade OR custom branded items are welcome to apply!! (No permanent jewelry, mass produced items or store bought items for resale allowed.)

Priority is given to q***r artists, artists who don't have a regular outlet to sell, new artists, and vendors/artists that are not active vendors at the weekly Hot Springs Farmers Market.

We aim to highlight artists that you haven't seen before!! 👀

Spaces are very limited so don't wait!!

For consideration, fill out the PRIDE Hot Springs Vendor Application here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__tXsGZdUNjJKQUNHMTBFN0hGRkJBR1I1SEIxUEQ5Ty4u&route=shorturl

‼️BEWARE OF SCAMMERS!!!! YOU WILL ONLY BE CONTACTED BY PRIDE HOT SPRINGS.‼️

05/19/2026

Are you interested in vending at the 2026 PRIDE Hot Springs festival? Fill out the PRIDE Hot Springs Vendor Application https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__tXsGZdUNjJKQUNHMTBFN0hGRkJBR1I1SEIxUEQ5Ty4u&route=shorturl

05/18/2026

Are you ready?? A long dream come true! 2026 PRIDE Hot Springs Parade & Festival!! takes over Exchange St in downtown Hot Springs, AR on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 3:30-8pm!!! Our numbers keep growing every year all because of YOU 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

🏳️‍🌈3:30pm
MEET UP in the parking lot next to Grateful Head Pizza on Exchange St
🏳️‍⚧️3:45pm
LINE UP for the walk starting at Central & Mountain St and along Exchange
🏳️‍🌈4pm
WALKING PARADE BEGINS at
Central & Mountain St heading South on Central. Then right on Prospect Ave and then another right back up Exchange St to the festival site.
*Note* This is a WALKING parade. No floats or vehicles allowed. Pets on leash welcome. Please pick up after your pet.
🏳️‍⚧️4-8pm
PRIDE HOT SPRINGS FESTIVAL with food, beer tent (no outside alcohol or coolers) vendors and live entertainment

Enforced paid parking is along Central Ave, the parking garage on Exchange St (no vehicles allowed past garage) and Hill Wheatley Plaza. There is ample free parking on the surrounding side streets on both sides of Central, all just a short walk from the festival site. See the City of Hot Springs website for more parking info.

05/17/2026

Thanks, Low Key Arts!

🌈 Join us for a Pride Month Kick-Off Dance Party on Saturday, June 6 - presented by Low Key Arts!

📍 Whittington Place, 7PM - 11PM. $10 cover. All ages! 🏳️‍🌈 Portion of proceeds to be donated to PRIDE Hot Springs.

05/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Let's help support other Pride parades and festivals across the state! Thanks to Central Arkansas Pride for this list on your website! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Join us in celebrating PRIDE across Arkansas – music, parades, and community.