Rhode Island Pride Illuminated Night Parade

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES: March 10, 2025

Vehicle Classifications
We are classifying vehicles for add-on purposes as follows:

- Car: Any passenger vehicle.
- Truck: A truck is any vehicle with less than 26' in length
- Semi: Any vehicle 26' in length or larger

Please reach out to parade@ripride.com if you have questions regarding which classification your vehicle may fall into.

The Performance Exception
“The Performance Exception” is our way of offering groups of artists/performers to participate in the parade without cost. Examples of those who may qualify for the performance exception include (but are not limited to):

-Acrobats
-Clowns
-Musicians
-Dancers

Any non-business group that performs in some way is welcome to apply. The goal of this exception is to open the parade to groups who were previously cost prohibited and would gain benefit from a stage to perform on.

To apply, select the “Performance Exception” ticket type on your registration & include a description of your performance in the comments box. Applicants will be vetted and chosen at the discretion of the planning committee to avoid abuse. Businesses are unlikely to qualify for this exception. Groups that apply and are not selected will be offered a spot in the parade at cost. Exceptions are limited.