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Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade

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Festival Guide

For current festival dates, event listings, and the latest Creative Loafing guide, see Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade.

Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade is one of the city’s most important annual cultural events, bringing together performances, community programming, advocacy, and LGBTQ+ celebrations during Pride weekend in Atlanta.

The festival is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast and continues to serve as a major gathering point for the city’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Festival Overview

Atlanta Pride weekend typically includes a two-day festival, the annual parade, community events, performances, vendors, and related Pride programming across the city.

For current event details and the latest listings, visit the official festival guide.

About the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade

The Atlanta Pride Festival has roots going back to 1970 and has long served as a public celebration of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community. Over the decades, the event has grown into one of the city’s most visible annual festivals, combining celebration, visibility, advocacy, and community organizing.

Creative Loafing has covered Atlanta Pride across multiple years, and materials on this page may reflect past schedules, venues, and festival details.

Social & Updates

04/23/2026

Flags everywhere! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ From every color, every identity, every story, Atlanta Pride is a sea of visibility and celebration. Find your flag, wave it high, and know you belong here.
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04/22/2026

You look happier! Thanks, I started celebrating Pride 🌈 Something shifts when you show up as yourself and find people who get it. Atlanta Pride is that feeling, all year long.
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04/20/2026

Your vote is your voice! Georgia’s voter registration deadline is TODAY! Make sure you are registered to vote in the Georgia primary elections! Take your Pride to the polls. 🏳️‍🌈🗳️ We have important elections coming...
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04/19/2026

Pride is better with your people by your side 🌈
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04/17/2026

Know someone who inspires the community? Nominate them for Atlanta Pride Grand Marshal 🌈 Nominations close May 1, so submit yours at our link in bio.
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04/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Halfway to Pride volunteer info event! We loved seeing so many new and familiar faces ready to show up for this community. Pride doesn’t happen without our volunteers, and...
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04/13/2026

Less than 6 months until the city shows up and shows out! Mark those calendars for October 10–11 🌈
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04/11/2026

Just a little more love and Pride from Atlanta today 💖
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04/10/2026

Bigger. Bolder. Atlanta Pride is back this October 10–11 🌈
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04/07/2026

Giveaway Alert 🚨 Atlanta Pride is giving away 2 tickets to dinamartina's upcoming Atlanta show at dadsgarageatl on May 10 🎉 Rules to enter: - Follow Atlanta Pride on Facebook and Instagram ✅ - Tag a friend below...
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04/04/2026

404 but make it Pride 🌈 🍑 Atlanta shows up with Pride, culture, and community every single time. Happy 404 Day, Atlanta 💖
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04/03/2026

Calling all performers 👀 Entertainment applications are OPEN now! Don’t miss your chance to hit the Atlanta Pride stage 🎶 ✨ Apply now at our link in bio.
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Festival Coverage & Archives

Atlanta Pride Festival 2024

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