UPDATE on Atlanta Pride: The Parade now happens on Sunday, and the festival continues with some adjustments

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NOTE: 
According to a media alert, Saturday events are CANCELED due to Hurricane Isaias. 
HOWEVER, on Sunday the festival will continue with adjustments. 
The Parade will start at noon on Sunday. 

The music lineup will go on, with an adjusted schedule featuring JT, Zee Machine, Cain Culto, The Starlight Cabaret, and more. 

IMPORTANT:
Saturday-only Premium Passes will be honored on Sunday!

Check the website, social media, and the app for full details.

Atlanta Pride returns in 2026 as one of the largest FREE pride festivals in the United States.

The Pride Festival takes place at Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta over Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, 2026.
It is FREE to attend and everyone is welcome.

Atlanta Pride used to be held during National Pride Month in June. In 2008, our local organizers moved it to October when the weather is milder, which also aligns it with National Coming Out Day.

The festival features an artist marketplace with over 200 booths, plus food trucks and live entertainment.

The Atlanta Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, October 11th, when it will step off at noon.
This is the biggest event of the Festival.

The parade steps off from the Atlanta Civic Center MARTA Station at noon on Sunday and continues north on Peachtree Street, then turns right onto 10th Street and ends a block from the Charles Allen Gate to Piedmont Park.

The best viewing spots will be along Peachtree Street, which is closed to traffic for the parade.

The 2026 Pride Marketplace will feature 250 vendors.

For the full entertainment schedule, click here. 

For a detailed breakdown of all of the weekend’s events, view the official Atlanta Pride Guide and Map.
For more information, please visit www.atlantapride.org.