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Counting down to the Phoenix Pride Festival, Parade
Weekend events raise money for programs, awareness
(Metro Creative Connection)
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IF YOU GO
What: Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade
Festival: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22
Where: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Parade: 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22
Where: Goes along 3rd Street from Thomas to Indian School roads
Tickets and more information: phoenixpride.org
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival are making their way to town this month.
The festival goes from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road. The parade starts at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 and goes along 3rd Street from Thomas to Indian School roads.
“The event brings our diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration of our past, present and future,” phoenixpride.org states. “The parade brings over 2,000 individual participants with decorated vehicles, colorful floats and thousands of walkers. With over 15,000 spectators, the parade features our grand marshals, local luminaries, music, and fun.”
The festival raises money for the Phoenix Pride Community Programs and educates residents about the existence and continuing civil rights battle facing the community.
For more than 40 years, Phoenix Pride has been organizing marches, rallies, parades, entertainment and education and outreach events to celebrate the Phoenix LGBTQ+ community. In 2021, over 300 corporations, local businesses, and organizations supported the 40th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival.
The festival features over 150 entertainment performances on seven stages and more than 300 exhibitors showcasing food options, shopping opportunities, and community resources.
Tickets range from $34 to $161. Children 13-17, seniors 55+ and former military receive discounted admission at the ticket gate, and kids under 12 and active military receive free admission.
