
Q. Can I bring my dog to the Celebration?
Q. Where can I get my sponsorship or exhibition space package?
Q. How much does it cost to attend?
Q. Do you have to be 18 to attend?
Q. Is the festival appropriate for my children?
Q. Do you have to be LGBTQIA+ to come to Pride?
Q. Do you need Volunteers?
Q. Where is the Celebration Held
Q. Where can I stay when I come to Tulsa Pride?
Q. Where do I Park?
Q. What is the Parade Route?
Q. What is the best place to watch the Parade.
Q. Who is Tulsa Pride?
Q. I’m Confused: what is the difference between Tulsa Pride, Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq), and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center?
Q. Why is the Picnic on a different day?
Q. What other events are happening?
Q. Is Tulsa Pride accessible for the disabled and LGBT older adults?
If we did not answer your question, feel free to fill out the contact form on the “Contact Us” page, or email directly to info@tulsapride.org.
- A. Yes, you may bring your dog to the Celebration. The Tulsa Police Department requires your dog be leashed for safety.
Q. Where can I get my sponsorship or exhibition space package?
- A. Exhibition spaces are sold out for Tulsa Pride 2022. However, you can still support the festival as a sponsor. Click Here
Q. How much does it cost to attend?
- A. The Tulsa Pride Parade, Celebration, and Picnic in the Park are free of charge. Festival goers can purchase food and beverage if they like at the Street Festival.
Q. Do you have to be 18 to attend?
- A. No, there is no age limit to attend the Tulsa Pride Parade, Celebration, or Pride in the Park. All are welcome to attend. Small areas of the festival are restricted to 21 and up due to alcoholic beverage laws. Some other Tulsa Pride events have age limits depending on the venue (fundraisers at bars for example).
Q. Is the festival appropriate for my children?
- A. Yes, the Tulsa Pride festival is very family friendly. All laws regarding dress, public behavior, and intoxication are well monitored by our on-site team of Tulsa Police Officers and private security.
Q. Do you have to be LGBTQIA+ to come to Pride?
- A. No. Tulsa Pride is not only about LGBTQIA+ Pride, it’s about coming together as a community and having a good time. Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender, Questioning, Straight Allies, all are welcome!
Q. Do you need Volunteers?
- A. Yes! Please see our Volunteer Page and sign up if you’re able.
Q. Where is the Celebration Held
- A. The Celebration is held at the corner of East 4th St, and South Kenosha Ave in Tulsa, OK. That’s just East of the Blue Dome District in Downtown Tulsa.
Q. Where can I stay when I come to Tulsa Pride?
- A. There are several hotels in the Downtown Tulsa area. Check the Equality Business Alliance listing for LGBT Friendly hotels.
Q. Where do I Park?
- A. There are many options for free parking for the Tulsa Pride Celebration, Parade, and Picnic in the Park. Curb-side parking is available in the area surrounding all of the events. Handicapped Accessible parking is available. See the 2022 Pride Exhibitors Map for details.
Q. What is the Parade Route?
- A. The Parade Runs from the 13th and Boston, up Boston to 4th, and then East to the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. See the map of the Parade Route
Q. What is the best place to watch the Parade.
- A. There is excellent viewing all along the Parade route!
Q. Who is Tulsa Pride?
- A. Tulsa Pride is a program of Oklahomans for Equality.
Q. I’m Confused: what is the difference between Tulsa Pride, Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq), and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center?
- A. Oklahomans for Equality is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Tulsa Pride is a program of Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is the headquarters of OkEq.
Q. Why is the Picnic on a different day?
- A. Picnic in the Park, our family picnic, is the day after our Celebration. Tulsa Pride volunteers will have an opportunity to enjoy the day with their family and friends . For years our volunteers have not been able to fully enjoy the community aspect of the events because they’ve been so busy working the festival. This year, our folks will have an opportunity to kick back with the community they’re serving.
Q. What other events are happening?
- A. Check out the Tulsa Pride Facebook Page.
Q. Is Tulsa Pride accessible for the disabled and LGBT older adults?
- A. Yes, please visit our Accessibility Page for details.
If we did not answer your question, feel free to fill out the contact form on the “Contact Us” page, or email directly to info@tulsapride.org.
WHEN is Tulsa Pride?
WHAT is the Tulsa Pride Parade? Click Here to view the Parade Map
WHAT is the Tulsa Pride Street Festival? 2022 Pride Exhibitors Map
WHAT is Picnic in the Park?
HOW can I get involved in Tulsa Pride?
REGISTRATION PACKET--COMING SOON
HOW can I support Tulsa Pride?
HOW can I contact Tulsa Pride?
WHO makes Tulsa Pride happen? Tulsa Pride is a registered trademark of Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq), a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization. Our mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OkEq is a member of the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Oklahoma Center for Non-Profit Management. Tulsa Pride is overseen by the Pride Director and staff of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as well as community volunteers, and funded by sponsorships, donations, and sales generated by Tulsa Pride. Tulsa Pride itself is a not-for-profit event. All funds generated for the support of Tulsa Pride go directly to the event itself, not to salaried staff or other programs. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions
- June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month worldwide
- The Tulsa Pride Parade and Street Festival will be held on June 24th - June 26th, 2022.
- Picnic in the Park will be held on June 26th, 2022.
- Additional smaller events are held in the weeks preceding Tulsa Pride to support the festival.
WHAT is the Tulsa Pride Parade? Click Here to view the Parade Map
- The Tulsa Pride Parade is the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tulsa.
- The Parade route begins at 13th and Boston, goes North on Boston Avenue to 4th Street, and then East on 4th Street to the Tulsa Pride Celebration at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in the East Village.
- The Tulsa Pride Parade’s arrival at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center kicks off our Street Festival’s rocking evening of entertainment on the Main Stage.
WHAT is the Tulsa Pride Street Festival? 2022 Pride Exhibitors Map
- The Tulsa Pride Street Festival is Tulsa’s Annual Pride Festival.
- The Street Festival begins in the afternoon and runs until late in the evening.
- The Street Festival will have exhibitors from all different types of organizations who support the LGBTQ+ community in Tulsa.
- The Street Festival Main Stage will have a non-stop string of entertainment. Various Acts including Folk, Rock, DJs, and Drag will keep the party going.
- The Street Festival will have a bar (21+).
WHAT is Picnic in the Park?
- Pride in the Park is our Family Picnic at Veteran's Park.
- Pride in the Park welcomes canopies, ice chests, food, leashed dogs, games, and family fun.
HOW can I get involved in Tulsa Pride?
- You can be an Exhibitor or Food Vendor at Tulsa Pride.
- You can be part of a Parade entry in the Tulsa Pride Parade.
- You can volunteer on the day of Pride or at any of the events leading up to Pride.
- You can come and watch the Parade and party at the Street Festival.
- You can bring your ice chest, your snacks, and your dog to Pride in the Park.
REGISTRATION PACKET--COMING SOON
HOW can I support Tulsa Pride?
- Help Spread the word about Tulsa Pride by sharing our Facebook Page with all of your friends and family.
- Tulsa Pride is a non-profit organization, and gladly accepts donations.
- Personal and Business donations are welcomed.
- Tulsa Pride offers benefits to those persons and businesses who donate. See our Partnership page for details.
HOW can I contact Tulsa Pride?
- Pride Director – Kao Morris – Kao.Morris@okeq.org
- General inquiries, contact us here
WHO makes Tulsa Pride happen? Tulsa Pride is a registered trademark of Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq), a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization. Our mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OkEq is a member of the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Oklahoma Center for Non-Profit Management. Tulsa Pride is overseen by the Pride Director and staff of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as well as community volunteers, and funded by sponsorships, donations, and sales generated by Tulsa Pride. Tulsa Pride itself is a not-for-profit event. All funds generated for the support of Tulsa Pride go directly to the event itself, not to salaried staff or other programs. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions