Part of the Gay Atlanta Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Midtown Atlanta & Piedmont Park
400 Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, United StatesWidely regarded as the largest Black gay Pride celebration in the country — five days of day parties, mega parties, and community programming over Labor Day weekend, September 4–7, 2026, culminating in the free Pure Heat Community Festival in Piedmont Park. Draws 100,000+ to Atlanta each year.
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Sun, Aug 30
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Weekly Sunday drag brunch at Lips Atlanta with live performances, all-you-can-drink mimosas & bloody marys. Reservations required.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 30
12 PM - 2:30 PM
Lore, Atlanta
Shrek Drag Brunch takes over Lore Atlanta Aug 30 — swamp-core drag from noon to 2:30pm on Sunday.
Sun, Aug 30
2 PM - 5 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Dragalicious Brunch late seating at Lips Atlanta every Sunday: the 2 PM second seating with brunch entrees, drag performances, and bottomless mimosas.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 30
3 PM - 7 PM
Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta
Weekly afternoon tradition at Atlanta Eagle — all-you-can-drink beer, jello shots, and raffles every Sunday from 3–7pm. A laid-back Eagle classic. 21+.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 30
4 PM - 6:30 PM
X Midtown (TEN), Atlanta
Luau at X Midtown every Sunday at 4pm — a summer patio day party with frozen tiki margaritas in Midtown Atlanta.
Monthly
Sun, Aug 30
6 PM - 8 PM
Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta
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