Central Arkansas Pride Fest and Parade this weekend

CENTRAL ARKANSAS PRIDE FEST AND PARADE
SATURDAY 10/15. Argenta Arts District, North Little Rock. Free; donations accepted.

Satisfaction is again, and if there have been any doubt concerning the want for the celebration to honor its origins as a revolutionary rebellion, take into account that it was solely weeks in the past that the Arkansas Vacationers have been by some means OK with internet hosting our Satisfaction chapter’s Out Days on the ballpark however balked at having a drag queen throw the primary pitch. Within the throes of a nationwide tradition conflict whose flames are stoked by our Republican gubernatorial nominee (see the quilt story in our October problem), even throwing a avenue pageant with leisure, meals, distributors, neighborhood teams and a youngsters zone may be an act of empowerment and resistance.

This 12 months options headliner Robin S. (Keep in mind “Present Me Love”?), and the parade begins at midday on the intersection of Broadway and Broadway in North Little Rock. Comply with Central Arkansas Satisfaction on social media and at arpride.org for particulars about this 12 months’s parade and celebration to come back. SS