Festival Weekend Events

View the official Pride entertainment schedule here.

Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | All Weekend

Thursday, October 11

Friday, October 13

Saturday, October 14

What: Children’s Show

When: 10:15am-11:30am

Where: Piedmont Park Pavilion – Bud Light Stage

Fun for the whole family! This all-ages event features children’s entertainers. Free water will be provided. Join other LGBTQ parents for a chance to network!

What: The Atlanta Pride Car and Motorcycle Show
Presented by Lambda Car Club & The Lost Boys Motorcycle Club

When: 10:30am – 3:00pm

Where: Roadway inside Piedmont Park between 12th & 14th Street Gates

Come check out a host of classic cars and stunning motorcycles. Owners will be on hand to discuss their vehicles, many of which they personally refurbished.

What: Atlanta Pride Literary Showcase

When: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Where: Piedmont Park Pavilion (Bud Light Stage)

Join us for Atlanta Pride’s eighth annual literary showcase. The event highlights the works of local writers and poets. Authors will also be available to sign books during the showcase.

What: Trans March

When: Assembly at 1:15pm, Steps off at 1:45pm

Where: In front of Hospitality Center (Located near the 12th Street Gate)

This march celebrates and promotes visibility of the Trans community. The march takes place on the festival grounds and all Trans people and Trans Allies are welcome to participate. We encourage individuals to make and bring signs supportive of Trans issues. Please stay positive in your message.

See our Parade and Marches page for more details.

What: Dyke March

When: Assembly at 5:45pm, Steps off at 6:15pm

Where: Charles Allen Gate

The Dyke March, with its focus on women, unites to create an atmosphere of inclusion and community. The march is open to all women loving women (trans-inclusive) of any race, culture, orientation, ability, health, socioeconomic level, family structure, faith or age! You do not have to register for the Dyke March, simply show up at the Charles Allen Gate at 5:45pm.

See our Parade and Marches page for more details.

Sunday, October 9

What: The Annual Atlanta Pride Parade
Sponsored By Delta Air Lines

When: Kicks off at 1:00 p.m.

The Annual Atlanta Pride Parade is the largest parade in the City of Atlanta. Join tens of thousands of spectators as we celebrate our pride on the streets of Midtown.

See our Parade and Marches page for more details.

What: The Starlight Cabaret

When: 7pm-9pm

Where: Coca-Cola Stage

The best drag entertainment that the city has to offer. The Starlight Cabaret closes out Pride weekend each year and is always a crowd-pleaser.

All Weekend

What: Pride Human Rights Exhibit

When: 10am-7pm

Where: Piedmont Park – The bridge over the lake

What: The Community Health Expo

When: 10am-7pm

Where: BLUE Market Section

Located in the BLUE market section, the Community Health Expo gathers community health and service organizations in one central location. Whether you need a hepatitis vaccine, information on preventing breast cancer, an HIV test or general information on staying healthy, these organizations can help.