At last count, there were 40 entrants signed up for the parade. The parade has blossomed into a colorful collection of cars, floats and marchers that stretches way down President Clinton Avenue. In a good sign for the festival, vendor spots sold out this year. The site includes First Security Amphitheater and plenty of room for vendors and food and beverage booths. This iteration of the celebration began on the lawn of the Clinton Presidential Center, but outgrew it and moved to Riverfront Park in 2017. It started small, but the seed was planted and Central Arkansas' Pride now rivals those of larger cities in the South. There was a parade - 'probably 700 people showed up to it' - and a festival on the Clinton Presidential Center grounds. The organization plans get-togethers for central Arkansas' gay community. Zack Baker is executive director of Central Arkansas Pride.
