See how the Star City celebrates Pride weekend with Pride fest, parade
See photos as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.Â
Kyrus Jensen holds a rainbow parasol as he stands and talks with fellow guests at Star City Pride's Pride in the Park event Friday at Woods Park. The festival included live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
Rachele Walter reads to a group as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
Pride-themed Americas swag sits out on a table as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
The lead singer of Gentz performs as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
Maena d'Luxian performs as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
Rachael Blaske reacts to performers onstage as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
Valentino Venganza emcees as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
14-year-old Sergei Chandler (left) sits with 14-year-old Matthew Sydik (right) as the pair watches performers onstage as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
16-year-old Dorian Brooks (left) dances the Cotton-Eye Joe alongside 17-year-old Raven Bailey (right) as Star City Pride hosts Pride in the Park on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Woods Park in Lincoln. Free and open to the public, the festival hosted guests from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live performances, dozens of booths, various activities and games and food for purchase from a lineup of local food trucks.
Moe McIntyre rides a motorcycle in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
E Elder, who goes by the stage name Pavé Pandemonium reacts to the cheers of the crowd while participating in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Senior Pastor at United Methodist Church Andy Fraizer carries his daughter Julia, 3, on his shoulders while participating in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Senior Pastor at United Methodist Church Andy Fraizer carries his daughter Julia, 3, on his shoulders while participating in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
People march in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Moe McIntyre rides a motorcycle in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
E Elder, who goes by the stage name Pavé Pandemonium, right, blows kisses to the crowd while participating in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Members of Leadership Lincoln Inc march in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Members of Planed Parenthood march in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Lincoln City Council member Tom Beckius waves to spectators as he walks in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Julie Koeneke, left, goes to give a ‘mom hug’ to Angela Gebhardt during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Parade walkers react as they are cheered on by spectators during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Chris Sikora with the 501st Legion and the combined costume club holds up a hand fan while walking in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Andrea Staros holds her umbrella as she tries to keep dry as rain batters spectators during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Jenne Lozano walks in the the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
City of Lincoln staff members Jamie Reyes, center, and RJ Vega, right, zip tie inflatable disco balls to a parade float during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
First United Methodist Senior Pastor Patrick McPherson drives a U-Haul during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Spectators watch from the sidewalk as they cheer on performers during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday at the Capitol.
Lincoln City workers Abby Cuddy, left, and Kara Nitz spray bubbles as they dance along with the music during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday at the Capitol.
Lexi Hartley performs on stilts as she walks in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Josie Smart strikes a pose as she cheers on the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Members of the Omaha Pride Guard perform along the parade route during the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Alyx Ungaro, left, holds hands with Carlina Howell as they walk in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Spectators cheer as the 2026 Star City Pride Parade passes them by on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Zoetis employees march in the 2026 Star City Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Capitol.
Star City Pride hosted Lincoln's annual pride month festival this weekend with a "Rainbow Rewind" theme. Thousands gathered at Woods for Pride in the Park and the Pride Parade downtown.Â
