JAXRCPRIDE PARADE
The Jax River City Pride Parade is a 1.5-mile celebration through Jacksonville’s Historic Avondale, Riverside, and 5 Points neighborhoods, bringing thousands together in a powerful display of unity and pride.
Kicking off at Historic Willow Branch Park—the site of Jacksonville’s first LGBT Pride Picnic in 1978—the parade winds through the city, drawing enthusiastic supporters along the route.
A huge thank you to everyone who participates, marches, and cheers from the sidelines. Your energy and support make this celebration truly unforgettable!
Parade Pricing:
⭐ Nonprofits: $50
🚗 Individuals with one Vehicle: $75
👣 Business/Company Walking Group: $125
🚙 Business/Company with one Vehicle: $200
🎭 Business/Company with one Float: $250
Have questions? We’re happy to help! Email parade@jaxrcpride.org for more information. Let’s make 2025 the best Pride Parade yet!
JaxRCPride Parade Route – March with Pride!
Join us for a journey of love, visibility, and community! Whether you’re marching or cheering from the sidelines, you’re part of something special. See you there!
Get ready to strut, dance, and celebrate as we take over the streets of Jacksonville! Here’s where the magic happens:
📍 Kickoff: Historic Willow Branch Park (Park St. & Cherry St.) – where Jacksonville’s first Pride picnic took place in 1978!
➡️ March down Park St. – soak in the energy as we bring the rainbow to Riverside!
⬅️ Turn left onto King St. – keep that Pride spirit going strong!
➡️ Swing right onto Post St. – more room to wave those flags!
➡️ Right onto Stockton St. – the crowd keeps growing!
⬅️ Left onto Park St. – the energy is electric now!
⬅️ Left onto Post St. – (stay right of the caution light at Five Points – almost there!)
➡️ Right onto Margaret St. – the grand finale is just ahead!
🏁 Finish Line: Riverside Park – time to celebrate!
Parade FAQs
📍 Parade Staging Location: Historic Willowbranch Park in Riverside – Cherry Street
📅 Parade Day: Will be announced soon!
⏰ Lineup Schedule:
Large Buses / Floats / Billboard-Type Entries: Begin staging at 9:00 AM
All Other Entries: Begin staging at 11:00 AM
Staging Ends: Promptly at 1:30 PM
🚨 Late arrivals will be placed at the end of the parade — no exceptions.
🕑 Parade Start Time: 2:00 PM SHARP!
Don’t miss your cue — the parade will step off right on time!
🚗 Parking Info: There is no official participant parking. Please plan accordingly and consider carpooling or rideshare options.
ℹ️ Information Tent: Located at the Willow Branch Library for check-in, questions, and assistance.
📝 Parade Registration:
Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM
⛔️ No late entries will be accepted – no exceptions.Can I sign up at the parade?
❌ No. All participants must register online by the deadline.Can I pay at the parade?
❌ No. Registration must be paid online at the time of submission. This is a cashless event.Can I change my parade placement?
❌ No. All entries are pre-assigned for attendance and safety purposes.Are refunds available?
❌ No. This is a rain-or-shine event. Please plan accordingly.How many vehicles can my group bring?
✅ Only ONE (1) vehicle or float is allowed per registered group or individual. Additional vehicles can be purchased before deadline.
