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The Pride Parade — April 25, 2026
Line the streets of Manhattan and celebrate with us! The Little Apple Pride Parade 2026 kicks off the day and leads our community into City Park for the Festival.
The Little Apple Pride Parade is one of the most exciting moments of the entire day — and you don’t just have to watch. You can march with us!
The parade winds through Aggieville Manhattan before arriving at City Park, where the daytime Festival kicks off. Whether you’re lining the streets, cheering everyone on, or joining the march itself, the parade is a powerful reminder of how far our community has come — and how bright our future is.
Volunteers, staff, and parade participants are welcome to begin gathering and lining up at the staging area starting at 10:00 AM. The staging area is located in the northwest section of City Park — near the tennis courts and City Park parking field, along Central Park Road at N 14th Street.
All parade participants and organizations must arrive at the staging area no later than 10:25 AM to get organized before the march begins at 11:00 AM.
Grand Marshals Lil Kim Chi and Tywoo will lead the parade out of City Park onto Central Park Road, turning east onto N 14th Street toward Aggieville. The parade then turns south onto Fremont Street, then east onto Moro Street — marching straight through the heart of Aggieville. At the far edge of Aggieville, the parade turns west onto N 11th Street, wrapping up at the corner of N 11th Street and Fremont Street.
From there, participants and spectators are invited to make their way into City Park, where the Little Apple Pride Festival 2026 is already underway at the Band Shell and Pavilion.
The parade arrives at City Park at approximately 11:30 am, marking the official start of the Little Apple Pride Festival! As the parade enters the park, the energy shifts — DJ Schock kicks into gear, the main stage comes alive, vendors open up, and the party begins.
Follow the parade into the park and celebrate with us all afternoon.
When the parade passes you, feel free to step off the curb and join the march. Walk with your community, wave your flag, and help us carry the pride all the way into City Park.
⏰ Arrive Early
Plan to arrive by 10:30 AM to grab a great spot along the parade route. The best viewing spots fill up fast — arriving early gives you time to find your place, get settled, and soak in the pre-parade energy!
🎒 Bring Essentials
Make the most of your morning by packing smart:
🎈 Celebrate Respectfully
Be kind to those around you, cheer on the marchers with everything you’ve got, and keep the energy high and positive! The parade is a celebration of community, courage, and joy.
Cheer loudly. Clap. Dance. Wave. Shout words of encouragement to the marchers. Your presence and energy means everything to the people walking in that parade.
You don’t have to just watch — you can MARCH with us!
As the parade passes you on the route, you are welcome and encouraged to join in. Fall in step, wave your flag, and walk with your community into City Park. The more the merrier — that’s what Pride is all about.
If you want to march as an organization, group, or float, contact us at Hello@littleapplepride.org to get registered as an official parade participant.
Once the parade arrives at City Park, the Festival officially kicks off! Head into the park for:
The Festival is free and open to all ages — no ticket required.
Need help? Contact us at Hello@littleapplepride.org for any questions.
Parade for 2026 starts at 11:00 am.
The parade arrives back at City Park at approximately 11:30 am.
Arrive by 10:30 am for a good viewing spot.
Central Park Road and N 14th Street.
The parade comes out of City Park onto Central Park Road, turning east onto N 14th Street toward Aggieville.
Yes! As the parade passes you on the route, you are welcome to join in. To march as an official registered group or organization, contact us at Hello@littleapplepride.org.
No — the 2026 parade now travels down Moro Street. Previous maps circulating online are no longer accurate. The updated official map will be posted on this page once finalized.
No — the 2026 parade now travels down Moro Street. Previous maps on the posters are no longer accurate. The updated official map will be posted on this page once finalized.
Yes! Watching the parade is completely free. Find a spot along the Moro Street route and cheer us on!
The parade route runs along city streets. Sidewalk accessibility varies by location.
We recommend scouting your viewing spot early.
Contact us at hello@littleapplepride.org if you have specific accessibility questions.
Little Apple Pride
PO Box 906, Manhattan, KS 66505
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