FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

  • The Kentuckiana Pride Parade and Festival will be on June 15, 2024 from 12pm-10pm at Big Four Lawn in Waterfront Park, Louisville KY.

  • Yes, tickets are required for attendees. General Admission tickets are $10 and upgraded ticket experiences are available. Ages 5 and under and 65 and over do not require a ticket.

    Tickets are available online and at the door with cash or card.

    Visit our Tickets page for more information

  • Enter the following address into your navigation app of choice:

    Google Maps: 1101 E River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

    Apple Maps: Big Four Bridge Lawn

    The entrance to the festival can be found off River Road.

  • Parking is available around the park. This website is a good resource for finding free and paid parking in the area.

  • Yes. We highly recommend using a rideshare to get to and from the festival.

  • Yes, Kentuckiana Pride is a family friendly event. There is no age limit, all are welcome to attend. Folks 5 and under and 65 and over do not require a ticket.

    Kids and youth activities will be available at the festival until 5pm

  • Visit the information booth at the festival for specific vendor locations, or explore the whole festival to find your favorites!

ONSITE POLICIES

  • Yes, portable restrooms are available throughout festival grounds. Hand sanitization centers will be located inside each restroom. Handicap restrooms will be available and restrooms will be monitored.

  • Outside food and alcohol are prohibited. Unopened or empty refillable water bottles are allowed. Please see the full list of prohibited items before arriving and be aware that all bags will be subject to search upon entry.

  • Yes, there will be plenty of food vendors onsite and bars will be selling water, soda, and alcoholic beverages.

  • Bags and backpacks are allowed and will be subject to search upon entry. Please review the full list of prohibited items before arriving for a stress-free entry

  • This festival is rain or shine. Any postponement or cancellation due to severe weather will be communicated via social media and email as necessary.

  • We are sure your outfit is awesome. We ask that you please don’t show your parts, and be respectful. Kentuckiana Pride is a family friendly festival.

  • We love pets, but given the heat and crowds we kindly ask you to leave your pets at home. Service animals are permitted at your own discretion.

  • No. Smoking is not allowed at the event as it may disturb others in attendance.

  • Lost and found items should be brought to the Information Tent. Items will be held for 14 days following the event. Reach out to info@kypride.com regarding lost and found items

ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Unopened or empty refillable water bottles

    Lawn chairs and blankets

    Coolers (no alcohol or glass containers, will be searched at the gate)

    Bags and backpacks are allowed and will be subject to search upon entry

  • Outside food or alcohol

    Scooters/Bikes

    Amplified sound systems

    Disorderly conduct

    Littering

    Advertising, selling, or promoting any third party product (including, but not limited to, food and beverage items)

    Fireworks

    Generators

    Grills or fryers

    Kerosene lamps or open flames of any kind

    Laser pointers

    Drones

    Noisemakers

    Tents, stand umbrellas, and tarps

    Weapons of any kind

    Please be aware that all bags, backpacks, etc. will be subject to search upon entry into the festival. Prohibited items will be confiscated and will not be held for later pickup.

TICKETING

  • Tickets are on sale now! Visit our Tickets page to purchase.

  • Please present your ticket at the gate entrance for contact-free scanning. Tickets can be printed in advance or you can show your ticket on your phone.

  • We highly encourage purchasing tickets prior to the event. However, tickets will be sold at the gate if available.

  • No. All sales are final and there will be no refunds. You may transfer your ticket to another attendee through the ticketing website or app.

  • You can transfer your ticket to another person through the ticketing website or app. There will be no refunds.

HOW TO GET HELP

  • If you or a friend needs emergency assistance at the festival or if you see someone who looks like they need help, look for security personnel, any festival staff members, or anyone with a radio to assist you.‍ Staff will call 911 in the event of an emergency.

  • Find a staff member or anyone with an event radio, we are happy to help you to the best of our ability.

SECURITY MEASURES

  • The festival works closely with local authorities to ensure the safest possible experience. You’ll notice uniformed security throughout the event. They’re there to keep you safe, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you need immediate assistance.

    Please review the allowed and prohibited items list for a stress-free entry process, and email info@kypride.com if you have questions. Prohibited items will be confiscated and will not be held for later pickup. 

    REMEMBER: You’re the eyes and ears of the festival. If you see something suspicious, say something.

GET INVOLVED

  • Thank you for your support. Please visit this page to receive information regarding sponsorship.

  • The vendor application for 2024 is now closed.

  • Thank you for getting involved! Volunteer signups are now open. Please visit our Volunteer page to learn more.

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Please reach out to info@kypride.com with any remaining questions. Thanks!