What is a Creative Volunteer?

Creative Volunteers bring the energy, artistry, and celebration to the Disability Pride Parade. They include performers, musicians, dancers, artists, and costumed participants who help make the event lively, inclusive, and memorable. Creative Volunteers may perform on stage, entertain crowds along the parade route, or bring each parade block’s theme to life through costumes, music, and dance. Whether through choreographed routines, freestyle expression, live music, or visual arts, these volunteers create a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates disability pride and engages the community.

What are the Different Creative Roles?

• • • • Performers and Artists: Entertain and engage attendees through music, dance, visual arts, or other creative performances.

      • Costumed Volunteers: Each of the 10 blocks of the parade will represent one decade or theme, ranging from '60s Protest and Power to Advocate. Costumed volunteers will dress in accordance with the decade of their block.

      • Dance Troupes: Perform dance routines to entertain and energize the crowd. Some of these will be available on YouTube prior to the parade for the general public to learn.

      • Freestyle Dancers: Showcase your unique talent and engage attendees with interactive dance performances.

      • Parade DJs: Play music through speakers to keep the parade lively.

      • Marching Bands: March along the parade route while performing live music.

      • Block Coordinators: Ensure the activities along an assigned block of the Parade route run smoothly and report to Parade organizers.

Event Timeline

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Line-Up & Side Streets
Madison Square Park

Performers & Artists – Visit side streets, engage groups waiting to march, build excitement.

Costumed Volunteers – Dress for your decade block and take positions along the route.

Block Coordinators – Consult with Parade organizers and arrive at your assigned block.

11:00 AM | Parade Kickoff
Route: Madison Square Park → Broadway → Union Square

Costumed Volunteers – Energize the crowd, share fun facts about disability leaders of your decade.

Dance Troupes – Perform choreographed routines along the route.

Freestyle Dancers – Jump in and hype up spectators with interactive moves.

Parade DJs – Play music to keep energy flowing.

Block Coordinators – Supervise activities on your assigned block 

12:00 PM | Block Party
Union Square Park

Freestyle Dancers – Dance near the stage to live music.

Costumed Volunteers – Keep the energy high during community activities.

Arts & Décor Volunteers – Lead creative activities (face painting, crafts, community canvas).

12:30 PM | Remarks & Spotlights
Union Square Park

Performers & Artists – Engage the audience, make announcements, and spotlight special guests.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Performances
Union Square Park

Freestyle Dancers – Rotate every 15 minutes near the stage

Performers & Artists – Continue engaging the audience and spotlighting guests.

Arts & Décor Volunteers – Support ongoing arts/crafts activities.

Sign Up

Sign up using the Creative Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Please note that this position is only available on the day of the Parade, as are the Information and Accessibility Volunteer roles.. If you're interested in helping to plan the Parade, you can be a Fundraising, Theme Execution, or Outreach Volunteer. For more information, visit those pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find information about my assigned block?
More information is coming soon.

Can I volunteer with my group (band, dance troupe, etc.)?
Yes! Groups are highly encouraged to apply together. 

Do I need prior performance experience?
No. All skill levels are welcome! Whether you’re a professional performer or just love to dance, we have a role for you.

Do I need to bring my own costume?
Yes, but guidelines will be provided for your decade/block.