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.
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
Shea Couleé (sheacoulee) has been officially added to our 2026 Atlanta Pride playlist 🎶✨
What Shea songs do YOU want on repeat before Pride weekend? Drop your favorites in the comments, then head to our playlist to... @atlantapride Read more...
Requests are now open for AIDS Memorial Quilt panels to be displayed at the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival. ❤️
If there is a specific panel you would like to request for this year’s festival, submissions will be... @atlantapride Read more...
Get Loud. Get Proud. Get the fan. 🌈
Join Atlanta Pride’s 70 Club as a new member and you’ll receive our brand-new Louder & Prouder clack fan while supplies last!
Join today at our link in bio. @atlantapride Read more...
Meet the entertainers auditioning for the Shooting Stars Cabaret! 💫
Auditions are live on Tuesday, August 11 at Heretic Atlanta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m., and admission is free. This event... @atlantapride Read more...
Atlanta, get ready for Shea Couleé! ✨
The internationally renowned drag icon, actor, recording artist, and fashion trailblazer is joining JT, Cain Culto, and Zee Machine in the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival lineup.... @atlantapride Read more...
The countdown is ON! Just 70 days until Atlanta Pride takes over Piedmont Park for a weekend that’s Louder & Prouder than ever. 🌈🎉 @atlantapride Read more...
Pride looks good on you, Atlanta. 🌈✨
Drop a 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ in the comments if we’ll see you at the Atlanta Pride Festival this October! @atlantapride Read more...
JT is coming to Atlanta Pride! 🔥 Elevate your Pride weekend with Premium Passes and enjoy exclusive perks while you experience one of the biggest performances of the festival. 🌈
Get yours now at our link in bio. @atlantapride Read more...
Atlanta Pride stands with Berlin’s LGBTQ+ community and the organizers of Christopher Street Day Berlin Pride following yesterday’s deadly attack. We mourn the life lost and hold the injured — and everyone whose night... @atlantapride Read more...
Calling all Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals! 🌈
We're creating a historical record of every Atlanta Pride Grand Marshal, and we need your help.
If you've ever served as a Grand Marshal, please take a few minutes to... @atlantapride Read more...
Atlanta Pride Official Kickoff at the georgiaaquarium ticket prices increase on July 31. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of pride, connection and euphoric energy as the Georgia Aquarium transforms into... @atlantapride Read more...
Ready to shine, Atlanta? 🌟 Applications are now open for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Shooting Star Cabaret!
Emerging drag performers with five years or less of experience who live within 30 miles of Atlanta and perform... @atlantapride Read more...
