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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Midtown Green, Richmond, VA
2401 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220, United StatesVA PrideFest is Virginia's largest LGBTQ+ celebration — a full-day festival of live music, drag, hundreds of vendors, food, and community produced by Virginia Pride (a program of Diversity Richmond). The 2026 edition takes over Midtown Green in Richmond on Saturday, September 12.
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Fri, Sep 11
8 PM - 12 AM
Richmond, VA (venue TBA)
Kick off VA PrideFest weekend at Virginia Pride's Friday-night party in Richmond on Sep 11, 2026. Venue and tickets announced closer to the festival.
Sat, Sep 12
9 PM - 2 AM
Richmond, VA (venue TBA)
Keep VA PrideFest going at Virginia Pride's official after-party in Richmond on Sat Sep 12, 2026. Venue and tickets announced closer to the festival.
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