Community-focused Pride festival returns to Glasgow for third year

Admission is free, and organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon activities.

Community-focused Pride festival returns to Glasgow for third year
Attendees gather and celebrate during a previous Glasgow Pride Festival at Beaver Creek Park, enjoying live entertainment, community vendors and a family-friendly atmosphere filled with music, color and community pride. (Glasgow Pride)

GLASGOW, Ky. — The third annual Glasgow Pride Festival returns to Beaver Creek Park this Sunday with expanded details released for parking, accessibility, activities and event operations ahead of the afternoon celebration.

The free festival, themed “Small Town, Big Pride,” runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, and features live entertainment, more than 20 vendors, food trucks and community resource organizations.

Organizers said attendees may park in the main lot off Beaver Trail or in an overflow lot, both of which will be open and accessible. While both provide paved pathways to the festival grounds, officials noted the overflow lot offers a more direct route for individuals using mobility aids.

Beaver Creek Park. (Glasgow Pride)

Guests will enter the event through designated rainbow arches, where volunteers and security staff will be stationed to assist attendees throughout the afternoon.

The entertainment schedule begins at noon and includes a kickoff at 12:30 p.m., a group photo at 2:45 p.m., and a featured finale from 3 to 4 p.m. Performers and activities will be staged continuously throughout the day, including DJ sets, local musicians, and a drag show.

In addition to the performances, the festival will include a designated “Fun Zone” for children and families, as well as a central area for food trucks and vendor booths.

Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Glasgow Pride merchandise tent for official 2026 festival gear.

Organizers emphasized that the event is designed as a family-friendly celebration.

The festival is presented by Nemak, Christ Episcopal Church and T.J. Regional Health, along with additional community sponsors.

Admission is free, and organizers encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon activities.


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