Frequenty Asked Questions
Q. Can I bring my dog to the Street Festival?
- A. Yes, you may bring your dog to the Street Festival. The Tulsa Police Department requires your dog be leashed for safety.
Q. How much does it cost to attend?
- A. The Tulsa Pride Parade, Street Festival, and Pride in the Park are free of charge. Festival goers will have to purchase food and beverage if they like at the Street Festival. Other Pride events such as Zoo Day and various fundraisers will have entry charges associated.
Q. Do you have to be 18 to attend?
- A. No, there is no age limit to attend the Tulsa Pride Parade, Street Festival, or Pride in the Park. All are welcome to attend. 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 gay to come to Pride?
- A. No. Tulsa Pride is not only about Gay 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 Street Festival Held
- A. The Street Festival 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. Check out our 2012 Sponsors Page to see all of our Partner Hotels and their offerings.
Q. Where do I Park?
- A. There are many options for free parking for the Tulsa Pride Street Festival, Parade, and Pride in the Park. Curb-side parking is available in the area surrounding all of the events. For the Tulsa Pride Street Festival there is also a large parking lot free of charge at the corner of 4th and Frankfort Ave, next to the Main Entry Gate! Handicapped Accessible parking is available here.
Q. What is the Parade Route?
- A. The Parade Runs from the Brady District, to OneOk Field, down through the Blue Dome District and then East to the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. See the map HERE
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. Check out our About Us page for more info.
Q. I’m Confused: what is the difference between Tulsa Pride, 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 home of OkEq.
Q. Why is the Picnic on a different day?
- A. Pride in the Park, our family picnic, is the day after our Street Festival. 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 our events 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.