Festival Weekend Events
View the official Pride entertainment schedule here.
Friday | Saturday | Sunday | All Weekend
Friday, October 7
THE ATLANTA PRIDE VIP PARTY AND THE OFFICIAL KICKOFF PARTY AT THE AQUARIUM ARE BOTH SOLD OUT.
What:
Official Pride Kickoff After Party
When:
9pm til 3am
Where:
Jungle Club
2115 Faulkner Road NE
Admission: $5 with your wristband from the Georgia Aquarium/$15 without wristband
The Second Annual Official Kickoff After Party @ Jungle Club Atlanta features beats by DJ Ed Bailey into the early morning hours. Don’t want to wait to get into the evening’s hottest dance party? Purchase your $20 VIP ticket in advance to skip the line and to receive a drink ticket.
18+ to enter/ 21+ to drink
More Info and Advance Tickets coming soon to: www.JungleClubAtlanta.com
Saturday, October 8
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:
Yom Kippur Services with Congregation Bet Haverim
When:
Children’s Services: 6 and Under – 10:15am, Ages 7-8 – 11:00am, Ages 9-10 – 11:45am
Shacharit (Morning Service): 10:00am
Avodah (Meditation Service)/Avodah (Learning Session): 3:00pm
Yizkor (Memorial Service): 4:30pm
Ne’ilah (Concluding Service): 6:00pm
Break Fast (Dairy/Vegetarian covered dish break-the-fast): 7:20pm
Where:
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
1790 LaVista Rd. NE, Atlanta
Shuttle Services are provided to and from St. Bartholomew’s from the 14th Street Gate in Piedmont Park. Shuttle begins at 2:30pm and runs through 10:30pm. Shuttle service is free of charge.
Join Congregation Bet Haverim for High Holy Day services throughout the day. Out of town guests are welcome. There is no charge for services, but donations are accepted. For questions, please call CBH: 404-315-6446
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 Pre-Party Social & Crafting Get Down
When:
3:00pm – 5:15pm
Where:
The Dock (Located near the 12th Street Gate)
We’ll have snacks, music for dancing, and super nice folks for socializing. Join us to craft pasties, signs to carry, sashes, or anything that will make you stand out from the crowd. All are welcome, so allies planning to cheer on the March, come make your signs, too!
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.
What:
Post-Dyke March Dance Party
When:
6:45pm-9pm
Where:
The Bud Light Stage
Join Dyke March volunteers and participants for a dance party with DJ Speakerfoxxx! Everyone is welcome at this free event, so come out and bring a friend!
What:
Official Atlanta Pride Women’s Party – “Peach Mega Dance Party”
Presented by Curve Magazine
When:
9pm-2am
Where:
Center Stage / The Loft
1374 West Peachtree St (at 17th St.)
Admission: $15 advance; $20 at the door (if available)
Curve magazine & Pandora Events host the hottest women’s party in the South! Join us for our signature mega dance party, the hottest women’s party of the year, PEACH! Taste the sweetness and celebrate at The Official Women’s Party of Atlanta Pride! Featuring two dance floors, special guest DJ Lisa Pittman and thousands of women from all across the country! $15 advance/$20 door if available More details and advance tickets.
18+ to enter/21+ to drink
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.
What:
Official Atlanta Pride Closing Party
Produced by Chris Coleman
When:
8pm-3am
Following Starlight Cabaret
Where:
Opera Night Club
1150 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
Close out your Pride weekend with Chris Coleman Enterprises at Opera Night Club. Enjoy three amazing levels, a gorgeous outdoor terrace and VIP service as DJ’s Chus + Ceballos spin. DJ Scorpio will provide an opening set. Advance tickets will be offered at at Simply Sun Tanning for $15 before October 1st, $20 after. More details here.
Admission: $15 Advance/$25 at door if tickets remain
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.
What:
The Pride Marketplace
When:
10am-7pm
Where:
Piedmont Park
Featuring over 200 vendor booths, the Pride Marketplace is the largest expo of its kind in the southeast.
What:
Voter Registration
When:
12noon-5:00pm
Where:
Charles Allen Gate
Patrons will have the opportunity to register to vote with the guidance of knowledgeable volunteers provided by Georgia Equality.
