Rainbow from p 21 Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Credit cards are accepted on-site for admissions and beverage sales at all bars. ATMs also are available throughout the park. Where Are the Entrances? There is one entrance to the festival, and it is a bit tucked away. If you’re headed east on Indian School Road, make a left onto South Herrera Way (if you’re headed west, make a right) and follow it to the end. If you don’t see rainbows, you’ve probably made a wrong turn. Where Can I Park? Parking is available in nearby neighbor- hoods and parking garages. The largest parking garage, with 1,400 parking spots available, is located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road. Because parking is limited in the area, organizers recommend either riding the Valley Metro Rail, hailing a taxi, or using a ride-sharing service. There is a train station at Central Avenue and Indian School Road that takes you three blocks from the parade and festival. Ride-sharing transportation will have a dedicated pickup and drop-off area. Mobility shuttles will also run regular routes throughout the hours of the festival to and from the parking lots and from the parade route to the main entrance. Will There Be Security Screenings? Yes, there will be security screenings. Event organizer Jeremy Helfgot told New Times there will be bag screening, so if anybody is bringing even a small bag, they will be checked. There will also be magne- tometer screening for all guests. What Can’t I Bring Inside? Prohibited items include weapons, chem- icals, outside alcohol, glass bottles, outside food and drink, pets and other animals (with the exception of service animals), skateboards and in-line skates, tasers, explosives, nonprescription drugs, matches and lighters, and coolers. Can I Use Cannabis During the Festival? Although it’s legal in Arizona now, Helfgot told us “because we’re at a Phoenix city park, no cannabis allowed.” Better pop those pot gummies before the festival, as long as you’re not driving. 22 When and Where Is the Pride Parade? The Phoenix Pride Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, beginning at Third Street and Thomas Road and ending near the festival site at Third Street and Indian School Road. The parade features more than 2,000 participants with decorated vehicles, multicolored floats, and lots of walkers. >> p 24 OCT 13TH–OCT 19TH, 2022 PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | FEATURE | NEWS | OPINION | FEEDBACK | CONTENTS | phoenixnewtimes.com
