Rockford Area Pride

Rockford, IL — The Rockford Area Pride Parade Committee is proud to announce the official lineup for the 2026 Rockford Area Pride Parade, taking place on Saturday, June 6, beginning at noon in downtown Rockford. This year’s parade will feature approximately 57 entries, making it the largest Pride Parade in the event’s history and reflecting the continued growth of LGBTQ+ visibility, support, and celebration throughout the Rockford region. The parade will showcase a vibrant mi

Rockford Area Pride is inviting community members to participate in a march and flag-raising ceremony honoring LGBTQIA+ veterans on Sunday, May 31, 2026. For the past two years, Rockford Area Pride has raised the LGBTQIA+ flag at Memorial Hall in recognition of LGBTQIA+ veterans and their service to the United States. While the organization will not be hosting the ceremony with Memorial Hall this year, it remains committed to continuing the tradition of honoring LGBTQIA+ vete

Contact: Jordan DeWilde Rockford Area Pride Chief News Director Media@rockfordareapride.org MEDIA ADVISORY May 4, 2026 MEDIA ADVISORY + COMMUNITY INVITATION Rockford, IL — Rockford Area Pride is excited to announce its Float & Entry Competition as part of the 2026 Rockford Area Pride Parade, taking place on Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 PM. Community organizations, businesses, artists, and individuals are invited to participate and showcase their creativity, pride, and suppo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Rockford, IL — The Rockford Area Pride Parade Committee is proud to announce the selection of the Honorary Grand Marshals for the 2026 Rockford Area Pride Parade, representing the themes of “Celebrate,” “Remember,” and “Unite.” As the 2026 Rockford Area Pride Parade approaches (June 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM), the community is reminded of the LGBTQIA+ journey, one marked by both struggle and triumph, and by moments of grief as well as joy. Shelton Kay, Lien V