Central Arkansas Pride

Central Arkansas Pride is the volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit behind PRIDEFest & Parade, the largest annual LGBTQ+ celebration in the state. From 2022 through 2024 the festival was hosted at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock's Argenta Arts District, with a parade down Main Street; the flagship event moved across the river to downtown Little Rock in 2025. Beyond the October festival, the organization runs a Pride pageant, community mixers, and fundraisers throughout the year, and coordinates the region's volunteer and vendor network. It remains the central point of contact for LGBTQ+ events in the North Little Rock and Little Rock metro.