Westminster is excited to be part of the Utah Pride Festival June 1–2, 2024. Come together with Westminster students, staff, faculty, adjuncts, and alumni to show 150,000 festival attendees Westminster's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We need around 100 people to participate in the parade to make a big impact and show our pride and love for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Parade Info

Sunday June 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Sign Up to Participate

If you’re able to participate in the parade, please sign up and we’ll contact you with specifics as we get closer to the event. Each participant will receive a Westminster University Pride t-shirt and tote bag to wear during the parade.

Parade Volunteer Information

If you have any questions about the Utah Pride Festival or parade, please contact Kevin Randall by email (krandall@westminsteru.edu) or phone (801.707.7475).

  • Sunday June 2, 2024, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Staging Location: 131 S. West Temple St, Salt Lake City
  • Arrival time: 9 a.m.
  • Check-in and get your participant sticker

What to Bring

  • Good walking shoes
  • Hat and/or sunglasses
  • Westminster University T-Shirt
  • Participant sticker (will be provided at the starting line)
  • Extra sunscreen
  • Check the weather and plan accordingly

Water, snacks, and sunscreen will be provided at the staging location, however, plan to bring your own water bottle and snacks if you have any dietary restrictions. We will also provide Westminster University banners, pride signs, and other materials to make us really stand out.

  • No animals 
  • No drugs or alcohol will be allowed 
  • No weapons of any kind 
  • No open flames 
  • No water guns, super soakers, water balloons or any water for the purposes of getting folks wet. Bubbles are allowed.
  • No confetti or glitter cannons of any kind 
  • Smile and have FUN! 

No Hand-outs

The distribution of any promotional items, handouts, T-shirts, candy, buttons, stickers, or anything that requires throwing or handing things to spectators is strictly forbidden. A penalty of $1,000 and possible suspension from future parades will be enforced by Salt Lake Police Department and parade volunteers.

Westminster wants everyone to enjoy this experience. The Utah Pride Center has accessibility resources available during pride week. If you need accommodations specific to the parade, we’re asked to give the parade director a week's notice. If you need additional accommodations, please reach out to Kevin Randall by email at krandall@westminsteru.edu or call 801.707.7475. 

It is Westminster's hope that this experience will be free of critical emergencies, but it is always good to be prepared and have a plan. In the event of an emergency, follow directions given to you by parade staff or emergency responders. If an evacuation from the parade route is necessary, use the nearest intersection to leave the parade route.

Westminster will have a float this year which will be pulled by one of our branded vehicles. As we continue along the parade route, please be aware of your surroundings and always avoid moving vehicles. A first aid kit will be on hand in the vehicle. There will also be first aid and water stations at the start and end of the parade route. If you have a prescription for an emergency-use medication or medical device, please be sure to have it with you while participating.