2023 Heartland Pride Parade and Festival Details: Join Us on July 15!

The 2023 Heartland Pride Festival is July 15, and Methodist Health System is excited to sponsor this year’s event.

The event consists of a parade through the Capitol District and festival at the CHI Health Center. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., and doors to the festival will open shortly after the parade ends, around noon. The festival will feature LGBTQIA+ friendly vendors, artisans, food and entertainment. There are multiple ways to participate if you’re interested. 

Walk in the Parade

Please join us in supporting our employees, patients, students and community by walking behind The Meaning of Care banner in the PRIDE Parade on Saturday, July 15.

Methodist Health System and Nebraska Methodist College are sponsoring the event. Help spread the word and bring your teams, friends and families! Wear your Methodist PRIDE T-shirt, any Methodist or rainbow shirt, or come as you are. We have swag to hand out to the crowd.

Here are the details:

• Parade line-up is at 8:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
• We will meet on 16th Street between Chicago and Davenport in downtown Omaha.
• Look for the Methodist pick-up, banner or T-shirts to find your way to the group, located between Starbucks and Children's Hospital groups.
• Please note that the parade route has changed from years past. It will start on 16th and Capital, travel down Capital to 10th street before heading north toward the CHI Health Center Omaha arena. You can download an updated map here.
• If you need help the day of the parade, text CJ Jensen at (402) 297-2207.
• The parade will take place rain or shine.
• No pets on the parade route, unless they are previously approved by Heartland PRIDE.
• Please bring your own water to stay hydrated!

Attend the Festival

The PRIDE Festival will be held at CHI Health Center Omaha starting at noon. You can purchase tickets here. Be mindful of the clear bag policy. 

Methodist Health System and Nebraska Methodist College will have a booth at the festival and invite all employees, their families and their loved ones to stop by.

Volunteers Needed

A small number of volunteers are needed to assist with booth setup on Friday, July 14, and during the festival on Saturday, July 15. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

Pride T-Shirts

The 2023 Methodist “Community” Pride T-shirts have arrived and are now ready for pickup. Find more information here.

Additional Heartland Pride Festival Information

More information about the Heartland Pride Festival and Pride Parade can be found at heartlandpride.org. Tickets are required to enter the festival, so keep an eye on the website for purchasing information.

There is no cost to join the Methodist parade group.