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PRIDE ACADIANA REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Each group member must sign up individually. You may not pay registration and agree to the included waivers on behalf of someone else. If you are walking with a group, you must list the group captain to qualify for the discounted rate.

 

Pricing Structure

Individual Registrants $20

Groups of 10-29 $175

Groups of 30+ $450
 

Every participant must register individually! No signing up for someone else.

Walking with a group? List your group captain to qualify for the group rate. Only the group captain needs to pay the registration fee. Check-in is 4:30–5:30 PM - You must check in by 5:30 PM to march. Pick up your wristband at registration, it’s required to join the parade.

We'll follow up with staging location and info the week of the parade.

 

Show your pride! Signs, flags, fans, banners—bring all the color and energy!

No animals are allowed in the parade.

Costumes, clothing, signs, and banners etc must not be inappropriate, lewd, offensive, or vulgar.

Keep all waste to a minimum and either use the trash cans along the route or collect your waste in a bag to throw away at the end of the route.

Vulgar and offensive words and actions will not be tolerated, nor will any illegal behavior. 

Remember you are a representative of the parade, and in public. Your actions directly affect the public’s perception of our event. Please do not encourage any members of the crowd to march with the parade.

GROUPS

Groups qualifying for a discounted rate must be made up of a minimum of ten (10) members.

You must have a BANNER (min. 10 feet wide) announcing your group that is carried for the entire route.

You must have MUSIC – either a sound system or instruments. 

CHECK IN + PARADE

At registration, you will be given a wristband that identifies you as a member of the parade and allows you to march. 

We recommend parking  using the street parking or in the parking garage. 

The parade lineup will be finalized in advance, and you will be notified of your place at registration. 
 

We will begin marching promptly at 6:00pm. 

The route is approximately 1 mile and makes a loop.

The Grand Marshall and Mr & Miss Pride Acadiana will set the pace of the parade. Please help us pace the parade properly by heeding communication from the event coordinators and parade workers. 

Please maintain at least 20 feet between your group and the one in front of you at all times. Your banner holders can assist.

Parade Registration

How will you join us?
Individual | 10-20 Group | 30+ Group
$20
$175
$450

In order to participate in the Pride Acadiana Parade with Acadiana Queer Collective, LLC you are being asked to complete a Release of Liability declaring that you understand the risk of this activity, that you are healthy and cleared by a doctor to complete this activity, that you are undertaking this risk, and that you will not hold Acadiana Queer Collective, LLC, or any of their agents, members, managers, volunteers, and/or representatives liable for any injuries you may sustain while participating in the Pride Acadiana Parade with Acadiana Queer Collective, LLC.  I am signing this release of liability in consideration of the opportunity and ability to participate in the Pride Acadiana Parade with Acadiana Queer Collective, LLC.  By completing this form, I release and hold Acadiana Queer Collective, LLC, and/or any of their agents, members, managers, volunteers, and/or representatives harmless against any and all liability, damage, and/or expenses arising out of or in connection with actions, claims, and/or damages resulting in personal injuries and disabilities (physical and/or psychological) that I might incur as a result of my participation in the Pride Acadiana Parade.

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