PRIDE Hot Springs includes a walk down Central Avenue and a festival to follow.
Emergent Arts is proud to present the 8th annual PRIDE Hot Springs Walk and the second annual PRIDE Hot Springs Festival!
Festivities will take place in downtown Hot Springs on June 27, starting on Exchange Street at 3:30 p.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 4:00. The parade will move down Central Avenue, turning onto Prospect Avenue, and returning to Exchange Street, where the festival will begin around 4:30 p.m.
The celebration will continue until 8:00 p.m. and includes local artisans, food vendors, yard games, community resources, and live performances. As always, the event is free, and everyone is welcome!
PRIDE Hot Springs is made possible because of dedicated volunteers, out and proud artists and performers, organizations like LifeNet and the Hot Springs Police Department to ensure safety, sponsorships of all sizes, and, most importantly, those who show up and show their colors.
PRIDE weekend continues on Sunday, June 28, with OUT Day at Magic Springs! Thanks to partnerships with Central Arkansas Pride and Magic Springs, OUT Day features discounted entry, gathering at the pavilion, complementary fountain drinks, and a group photo at 3:00 p.m.
PRIDE Hot Springs began in 2019 with the first pride walk starting at Emergent Arts. Each year, Emergent Arts hosts an inclusion exhibit; this year’s is entitled “The Color of Love” and will be open during Gallery Walk, Friday, June 5, at The Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts, 341 A Whittington Ave.
You can also show your support of PRIDE Hot Springs at the Running of the Tubs on Saturday, June 6, at 9:00 a.m. and cheer on the queens and kings!
For more information, email PrideHotSprings@gmail.com or visit Facebook: PRIDE Hot Springs.
