The 25th annual pride parade marches are Duke's East Campus Sept. 26.

DURHAM, N.C. - Rainbow flags, balloons, festive banners and parade floats will mark the 25th annual North Carolina Pride Festival and Parade.

The parade, a centerpiece of the 3-day festival celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride, begins on Duke's East Campus at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Marchers will start on West Main Street, make a right on Broad Street, left on Green Street, turn onto Ninth Street and then head back to campus. Out-of-state visitors are encouraged to bring their own city or state flags to join the color guard. Puppets, headdresses, stilts, skates and musical instruments are also encouraged.

A viewing stand will be set up in the parking lot next to the Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Café at 1802 W. Main St. Judges there will choose the best float. For more information, visit ncpride.org.