Since 1970, Atlanta Pride has worked to cultivate vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ people in the Southeast by amplifying diverse voices, fostering meaningful connections, and celebrating the rich cultural expressions that unite and uplift our community.
Our signature event is the Atlanta Pride Festival, held annually in Piedmont Park, which brings together more than 350,000 people for a two-day celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. This event would not be possible without the leadership of our Festival Committee, which oversees the event’s operations and ensures its success.
Festival Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs must apply annually. Applications will be accepted through March 14, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact executivedirector@ atlantapride.org.

The 2025 Atlanta Pride Festival will consist of the following Committees:
- Accessibility and Inclusion
- Address accessibility issues to make the Festival more enjoyable for all community members.
- Backstage Security
- Provide security for the backstage areas of entertainment venues.
- Entertainment
- Provide input on the entertainment lineup and maintain the stage schedule during the Festival.
- Family Fun Zone
- Design and coordinate activities for children and young adults in the Festival’s family-friendly area.
- Festival Donations
- Coordinate the collection of donations during the Festival.
- Festival Information
- Provide information to festivalgoers, including maps and event schedules.
- History and Legacy
- Organize and maintain historical exhibits during the Festival, including the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
- Marketplace
- Provide load-in and load-out support to Marketplace vendors during the Festival.
- Operations
- Maintain Operations Center and coordinate deliveries, manage inventory, and triage logistical needs throughout the Festival week.
- Parade
- Manage logistics of Parade assembly and breakdown.
- Support judges and coordinate gifts for winners of Parade competitions.
- Work in coordination with Festival Donations to collect donations during the Parade.
- Photography
- Coordinate volunteer photographers throughout the Festival and Parade.
- VIP Hospitality
- Serve as hosts for donors and sponsors in the VIP Area during the Festival.
- Maintain VIP Area refreshments with food and beverages.
- Volunteer
- Responsible for recruitment, scheduling, and retention of volunteers.
- Handle all volunteer requests during the Festival, placing volunteers where most needed.
- Work in coordination with all other Committee Co-Chairs.