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
Atlanta Pride is proud to announce the 2026 Pride Across the Peach State grantees! 🌈🍑
Since 2024, this initiative has helped support Pride festivals across Georgia, empowering local organizers to create spaces where... @atlantapride Read more...
The Artist Market is back 🎨
Applications are now open for creatives ready to share their art with the Atlanta Pride community. Apply now at our link in bio. @atlantapride Read more...
Want to help bring Atlanta Pride to life? 🌈
Our volunteers help make the magic happen every year, and we’d love to have you with us. Our volunteer applications open later this year, but you can sign up for updates. @atlantapride Read more...
Join Us for Preserving Pride!
This year’s Preserving Pride event explores the evolution of LGBTQ+ social spaces in Atlanta by examining how bars, clubs, bookstores, community centers, homes, and other places have... @atlantapride Read more...
Atlanta Pride is back on October 10–11 🌈
Bigger energy. Bigger community. Bigger Pride. @atlantapride Read more...
Giveaway Alert 🚨
Atlanta Pride is giving away 2 tickets to opening night of Gutenberg! The Musical on June 5 at 8PM at Dad's Garage.
Rules to enter:
- Follow Atlanta Pride and dadsgarageatl on Facebook and Instagram... @atlantapride Read more...
The countdown is on: 157 days, 11 hours, 59 minutes until the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival. We’ll see you there. 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 @atlantapride Read more...
Gather your crew and start planning! Atlanta Pride is all about celebrating with the people who show up for you all year long. 💖 @atlantapride Read more...
Calling all artists, makers, and creatives! Applications for the Atlanta Pride Artist Market are officially open. Show us what you’ve got and be part of the celebration. 🎨
Learn more and apply at our link in bio. @atlantapride Read more...
Last call! Today is your final chance to nominate the 2026 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals. 🌈
Help us honor the leaders, changemakers, and community voices who inspire us every day. Submit before it’s too late at our... @atlantapride Read more...
Our volunteers are the heart of Atlanta Pride. 💖 From behind-the-scenes support to making every moment of the Festival and Parade unforgettable, they show up with passion, joy, and community spirit every single time.... @atlantapride Read more...
Every color tells a story. 🌈
Red for life. Orange for healing. Yellow for sunlight. Green for nature. Blue for harmony. Violet for spirit. At Atlanta Pride, those colors show up everywhere! @atlantapride Read more...
