Heartland Pride is almost here
Youth Pride kicks off Friday evening at the Holland, with the main festival all day Saturday. This view updates live through the weekend.
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See the full schedule
This view updates through the weekend. Full running order with set times is in the Schedule tab.
Holland & Tenaska sit together; Steelhouse is a short walk south. Tap a view above to switch the map.
Parade staging access begins participants only
Parade lineup — all groups in position
Parade steps off
Heartland Pride Parade 2026
Local performers are local artists — tap to open the directory and tip them via their link tree.
Heartland Pride Festival & vendor show
RCMC karaoke
Local performers — Scott Hall stage Tip
Steelhouse VIP patio opens — DJ Riz VIP
Steelhouse doors open — general admission
Local performer sets run between the headline acts throughout the evening.
Show opens — local performers Tip
Heartland Pride Scholarship winners announced
Sasha Colby
Meet the Heartland Pride Board
Nina West
Sasha Colby
Margaret Cho
Switch days above; filter by venue with the chips. Set times are our best plan and may shift on the day.
Select your pass to see what you can access and where to go.
Takes the All Day Premium Pass to the next level with VIP areas at the festival (new for 2026) and Steelhouse, a patio party with DJ Riz at 2 PM, a dedicated VIP bar, and meet & greets with Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho & Nina West.
Buy tickets at Ticket Omaha (opens in a new tab)Secure checkout on ticketomaha.com
Where to go
VIP enters through the south-side entrance on Douglas Street at the Holland. Head to Steelhouse for the evening — VIP patio opens 2 PM with DJ Riz; general show doors open 3 PM.
Heartland Pride site
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Parking
Omaha Park Eight is closest to the Holland/Tenaska; 12th & Capitol Garage is closest to Steelhouse. Closest options fill early — arrive with a buffer, or use rideshare.
Rideshare
Designated drop-off zones near each venue. Follow signage and staff direction; meet your ride at the marked pickup points.
Walking between venues
Holland, Tenaska, and Steelhouse are clustered downtown and easily walkable. Accessible routes are marked on the Map.
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
About a 10–15 minute ride from the airport to the downtown cluster by car or rideshare.
Quiet space
A low-stimulation room is available for anyone who needs a break. Find it marked on the Map.
ADA access
Accessible entrances and routes connect all three venues. Routes are marked on the Map; staff can assist on request.
Gender-neutral restrooms
Available at every venue and clearly signed. Locations are pinned on the Map.
Water & sensory notes
Free water stations throughout. Expect amplified sound near stages and bright lighting during shows.
First aid
First-aid stations are staffed at each venue and pinned on the Map. Flag any staff member or volunteer for help.
Lost & found
Bring found items to the Info booth at Holland. Lost something? Check there first, or ask any volunteer.
Emergency
In an emergency, call 911 and notify the nearest staff member. Info booths can reach event safety leads directly.
Code of conduct
Heartland Pride is welcoming across identities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Harassment of any kind isn't tolerated — report concerns to staff.
Our 2026 vendors, sponsors, and community partners. Tap a name with an arrow to visit their site. The full list is confirmed closer to the event and may still change.
The 2026 parade lineup, listed alphabetically. The lineup is confirmed closer to the event and the order on the day is set by parade staff.
These are local artists
Our local performers donate their talent to the herd. If a set moves you, tip them directly — tap any name to open their link tree and send a little love.
Tap any performer to open their link tree and send a tip. A few links are still being confirmed and will appear here closer to the event.
The official 2026 tee
Wear your pride throughout the rest of the year, repping this year's theme. Continue to show your pride through protest — pride is a protest.
Order the shirt at the Heartland Pride store (opens in a new tab) Shop our store (opens in a new tab)Secure checkout on heartlandpride.org
Pride Assistant
Almost
showtime.
The day-of app unlocks for everyone the week of the event — July 17–18, 2026, downtown Omaha.
That's a
wrap.
We hope you enjoyed Pride 2026. Thank you for showing up — for the herd, and for each other. Two quick things before you go.
How was your weekend?
Your feedback shapes Pride 2027.
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