Below is a red cap for anyone who is interested in walking in the Parade this year. The parade is June 22nd and below is information with times for participation.
Below is a red cap for anyone who is interested in walking in the Parade this year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by e-mail at rikki.a.hill@vumc.org or on Teams. Thanks in advance for your interest and hope to see you there!
Line up/Set up Times
Step off at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 22 (8th Ave S and Broadway)
Line up/Set up Times
- 8:15 AM Floats (marchers next to floats can show up at times listed below)
- 8:45 AM Vehicles/Buses/Trolleys (marchers can show up at times listed below)
- 9:15 – 9:45 AM Marchers (groups and individuals marching next to vehicles and/or floats)
- 10:00 AM Parade kick off at 8th and Broadway
Additional details are available at this link: Parade Information — Nashville Pride
- Floats/vehicles – one representative from each group must check-in at 12th Ave and Broadway.
- All Floats/vehicles must enter at 12th Ave and Broadway EXCEPT those staged on 9th Ave – these are to enter at Demonbreun/9th Ave.
- Marchers – One representative from each group must check-in at either 12th Ave and Broadway or 8th Ave S and Broadway
- No vehicles will be allowed to line up after 9:00 AM.
- Marchers may enter from any direction.
- Stall numbers will be marked on the sidewalk with white tape.
- Keep the center aisle/turning lane clear.
- Stay in your stall until a parade marshal directs your group to move to the center aisle.
Be Prepared
- No alcohol permitted.
- Port-o-potties will be available close to the line up area.
- Expect the parade to last 2.5 hours from the 10:00 am kick off time (come prepared)
- Apparel: Tennessee law requires that all your parts (front and back) are covered
Safety First
- Pay attention to the parade marshal and staff at all times
- Water guns, water balloons and silly string are prohibited
- Participants shall not throw candy or other items to spectators
- Candy or other items may be distributed to spectators by hand from parade participants
Floats
- All floats must enter at 12th Ave and Broadway.
- Turn off engines in staging area
- Parade speed: 3 MPH
- Remain seated on the float at all times. No jumping on or off the float during parade
- No sitting with legs off of the trailer or over the fender wheels
- There must be some type of communication between driver and riders on float and group’s marchers (phone, walkie talkies etc)
- If the float breaks down, try to pull off to the right side of the road and alert a staff or police officer. The parade will continue and move around the breakdown.
- During Parade
- Talk with your group before beginning to have them all stick together and encourage them to keep up
- Smile and make eye contact with folks watching the parade
- Most importantly, have fun!!
- End of Parade
- All participants with wheels (vehicles, buses, trolleys, scooters, etc) will continue and turn right on 2nd Ave.
- All riders will wait until the vehicle is stopped to exit
- If no one is exiting the vehicle, it may continue towards exit
- Marchers will turn left onto 2nd Ave
- Please encourage your group to stay and cheer on the rest of the parade
- If you have any trash items (balloons, cardboard, excess giveaways, bottles, wrappers etc.) please ensure these are placed in the proper trash receptacle or take the items with you. Please do not leave these on the street or sidewalk – any groups found to fail to comply will not be accepted for future participation.
- Weather/Emergencies
- Parade will go rain or shine
- Alerts will be communicated through social media channels
- Vanderbilt first aid and medical staff will be on site at the festival and along the parade route
Thank you all so much for your time and efforts in being a part of the 2024 Nashville Pride Parade – we know the coordination is no easy task and we appreciate you so much!
