Atlanta Pride returns in 2022 as the largest pride festival in the southeast.
The Pride Festival takes place at Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta over Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th. It is FREE to attend and everyone is welcome.
We’re in the process of updating this page for 2022, as more info becomes available — so please check back!
The festival features an artist marketplace with over 200 booths, plus food trucks and live entertainment.
The Atlanta Pride Parade has not yet announced a date and time — we will update soon.l
Usually, the parade begins at the Civic Center MARTA Station, then heads north on Peachtree Street. It turns east onto 10th Street where it ends at the Charles Allen Gate entrance to Piedmont Park.
The best viewing spots will be along Peachtree Street, which is closed to traffic for the parade.
2021 Artists Market
Saturday, Oct. 9th — 1 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 10th — 3 to 7 p.m.
This space is designed for local artists to display sell their handcrafted or artisan works.
2019 Atlanta Pride events
(updates for 2021 in progress!)
There are literally dozens of Pride related private parties and events, and we’ve tried to hit the highlights for Saturday and Sunday in the list below. The lists are roughly in chronological order, but many events overlap. The links go to Facebook event pages, where you can get more info and check the details.
HINT: Scroll down to Sunday’s events for parade-watching parties at venues strategically located along the parade route.
If you know of an event that isn’t listed here, and you’d like to see it included, please email editor@atlantaonthecheap.com with details and a link to the event.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Pride Yoga
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Piedmont Park
This is an all-levels yoga class on the lawn, with live music.
Drag Queen Storytime
noon
Piedmont Park at The Heineken Stage
A family-friendly event with stories and crafts.
The Big Gay Pride Brunch
12 – 4 p.m.
Park Tavern
General admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door; it includes two food/drink tickets. The VIP pass costs $40 in advance and $45 at the door; it includes bottomless mimosas. Buy advance tickets online.
Deep South Pride Pool Party
noon – 7 p.m.
The Moxy Hotel (48 13th Street)
Free rooftop pool party with live deejays.
The Annual Trans March
1:15 – 4 p.m.
Piedmont Park
All trans people and allies are welcome to participate. Bring signs of support! Marchers will meet at the Charles Allen Gate of Piedmont Park at 1:15 p.m. The march begins at 1:45, and ends at the 12th Street entrance to the park.
Power Pride Live Concert
2 p.m.
Piedmont Park
KESHA headlines Power 96.1’s FREE Pride concert in Piedmont Park.
Pop-up Weddings at Hotel Clermont
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Hotel Clermont (789 Ponce de Leon Ave)
Get hitched on Hotel Clermont’s rooftop on Saturday, October 12! Complimentary weddings will take place every 30 minutes. Reserve your spot online now.
Saturday Tea Dance in the Park
2 – 7 p.m.
Piedmont Park
This private party with its own bars lets you skip the long lines for a cocktail. The event takes place on the dock inside Piedmont Park, near the 12th Street Gate. It repeats on Sunday at the same time. Buy advance tickets on Freshtix for $25, plus a $2.74 fee. A combo ticket for both days is $40, plus a $3.49 fee.
All Ages Pride Party
2 – 4 p.m.
Switchyards (151 Ted Turner Drive)
FREE to all ages, this event offers a space to LGBTQ young people and their families and allies.
Atlanta Pride Bi + Pan March
3 – 5 p.m.
Piedmont Park
Happening for the first time, this march celebrates the bisexual and pansexual communities! Everyone is welcome to participate. Assemble at the 14th Street entrance to Piedmont Park at 3 p.m. The march begins at 3:30, and will proceed into the park and through the Meadow.
Saturday Pre-Stars Party
3 p.m.
TEN Atlanta (990 Piedmont Ave)
A live deejay hosts this FREE party at a bar that neighbors the rainbow crosswalk at Piedmont Ave and 10th Street.
The Annual Dyke March
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Piedmont Park
Assemble for the Dyke March at the Charles Allen Gate (intersection of 10th Street and Charles Allen Drive) starting at 4:30 p.m. The march steps off at 5.
Atlanta Pride Saturday Night Main Event
9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
The Coca-Cola Roxy (800 Battery St., near Suntrust Park)
This private party happens near the Braves’ baseball stadium at Suntrust Park. Get tickets online for $65.
Cindel Pride Saturday
9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Heretic (2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd)
This private party is nearly sold out. Get tickets online for $15.
Starz Party
10 p.m.
TEN Atlanta (990 Piedmont Ave)
FREE to attend.
Geared – Saturday Stonewall Pride Edition
10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Atlanta Eagle (306 Ponce de Leon Ave)
This FREE dance party celebrates Stonewall’s 50th Anniversary.
Deep South ATL X Kudzu Pride
10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
The Bakery (825 Warner St SW)
Dance party costs $20. Get tickets online.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
HRC Atlanta Pride Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Empire State South (999 Peachtree St. NE #140)
A catered Southern brunch with a view of the parade route, hosted by the Human Rights Campaign. It’s not cheap — tickets start at $100, and include both bottomless cocktails and an HRC annual membership. Get tickets online.
Atlanta History Center Midtown’s Pride Parade Party
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Margaret Mitchell House (990 Peachtree Street)
This is a parade watch party, from the Margaret Mitchell House’s front lawn — located in a great spot along the parade route, at 10th and Peachtree. FREE to attend with a cash bar.
View: Pride Parade Viewing Party
12 p.m.
The Fox Theatre rooftop terrace
SOLD OUT
Henry’s Parade Viewing Party (kid-friendly)
12 – 4 p.m.
Henry’s Midtown Tavern (132 10th Street)
Watch the Pride Parade with the whole family on one of Midtown’s best outdoor decks. FREE to attend.
Atlanta Pride Parade
Noon – 3 p.m.
Over 200 floats will participate in the city’s largest parade, which begins near the Civic Center MARTA Station and ends at Piedmont Park. Bring a chair and arrive early to find a good spot along the route.
Pride Atlanta Party
12 – 6 p.m.
Cypress Street Pint and Plate (817 West Peachtree St)
No cover charge.
Pride Sunday Crown Royal
12 p.m.
TEN Atlanta (990 Piedmont Ave)
Get a VIP wristband for this event for $85.
Sunday Tea Dance in the Park
2 – 7 p.m.
Piedmont Park
This private party with its own bars lets you skip the long lines for a cocktail. The event takes place on the dock inside Piedmont Park, near the 12th Street Gate. Buy advance tickets on Freshtix for $25, plus a $2.74 fee. A combo ticket for both the Saturday and Sunday dance is $40, plus a $3.49 fee.
Rachel Maddow at the Fox
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fox Theatre
Rachel Maddow makes a stop in Atlanta on her Blowout book tour. The cheapest tickets are $45, with a $13.50 ticket fee. Buy tickets online.
Sunday Service / Pride Edition (The Last Supper)
7 p.m. – midnight
Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
(466 Edgewood Ave)
No cover charge.
ATL Pride Closing Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
The Havana Club (3112 Piedmont Rd)
An all-night dance party. General admission tickets are $50.
Midtown Atlanta
