Statesville PRIDE 101

If you have landed here, you are ready for the party of the year in Statesville, NC!

Thanks to your support, we are expanding the Pride festival area this year, so it will be bigger and better than ever!

Save the Date September 27, 2025 from 12-4pm in Downtown Statesville.

Vendor Information

Vendor Fees:

This year we are charging for festival spaces due past no-shows and having a limited number of vendor spaces.
There is a $25 registration fee to secure a festival space. You will be required to pay this fee when you complete the registration form below.

Booth Spaces:

All booth spaces are a 12’ x 12’ area on the street. Spaces are marked on the pavement. Canopies/tents are required for all booth spaces and will not be provided.
Booth Materials: Each exhibitor is to provide all materials needed for their own booth. (i.e., table(s), chairs, tents, drop cords.) All tents must be a standard 10’ x 10’ or 12’ x 12’. Vendors must display their name at all times.
Statesville Pride is open to a limited number of nonprofits including civic clubs, churches and 501(c)(3) organizations.

Event Details:

Set-Up and Parking Information:

You cannot set up on the sidewalks, behind the sidewalk or on the grass.
All vehicles must be out of the festival area by 11:30 a.m. There’s lots of public parking nearby.
No vehicle will be allowed on the festival site for dismantling until 4:00 p.m. Do not dismantle or remove any displays during festival hours. Please have your materials packed before getting your vehicle.

Food Vendor Information:

All Food Vendors must complete an Iredell County Temporary Food Service Application.
If you have an open fire, grill, sterno cans or any heating device, you must have a fire extinguisher visible.
Each vendor is responsible for their own cleanup of trash around their space. Trash bins will be available. If the area is not left clean, you will incur a $50 clean-up fee. Do not pour out grease/oil. Put in a leak proof container and take it with you.

Additional Information:

Statesville Pride is a fun festival for spectators of all ages; therefore, displays must be in keeping with this atmosphere. No smoking paraphernalia/supplies, or sexually explicit items are permitted.
Statesville PRIDE Alliance reserves the right to deny any application. Failure to comply with the rules will forfeit your vendor space.
Statesville PRIDE Alliance is not responsible for injury, loss or damage to person or property.

Interested in being one of our talents at PRIDE this year?

If so, please reach out to jeanne.statesvillepridealliance@gmail,com for more information.

Get Ready for a Fabulous Parade!

Join us for an exhilarating celebration as we kick off the 2025 PRIDE Parade at Griffin Insurance at 11:30 AM! Gather your friends and let’s make some noise together!
This is a free event to participate in, just fill out the registration form so we know you are coming!

Show Your PRIDE!

Don your most vibrant PRIDE gear and let your colors shine! Feel free to bring along signs to showcase your group’s spirit and enthusiasm.

Goodies Galore!

While NO ONE IS ALLOWED to throw anything, you can spread joy by handing out flags, candy bags, and other delightful treats from your organization. Let’s share the love and excitement with everyone along the route!
No materials will be provided by the Pride Alliance.

The Parade Route!

The parade will roll from Griffin Insurance to the entry of the Festival just before Kelly St, covering just under a half mile of pure fun!

Parade Type

Remember, this is a rolling parade, so we’ll be strutting our stuff on one side of the street.
Being a rolling parade also means that we are very limited to the number of vehicles allowed! However, we can have an unlimited number of PRIDE filled people to walk with us!
If you would like to request having a float or vehicle in the parade, please reach out to statesvillepridealliancecomm@gmail.com for this request. We cannot guarantee space, but if you would like to request it, please reach out.