When is Atlanta Pride?
The Atlanta Pride Festival is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, drawing over 350,000 attendees each year. Unlike most cities, Atlanta holds Pride in October, offering better fall weather and a unique position on the national Pride calendar.
2026 Dates
- Full weekend: October 9-11, 2026
- Festival in Piedmont Park: October 10-11, 2026 (free admission)
- Pride Parade: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM noon
Parade Route
The parade steps off from the Civic Center MARTA Station area, heads north up Peachtree Street through Midtown, turns right onto 10th Street, and ends near the Charles Allen Gates entrance to Piedmont Park.
Saturday Marches
On Saturday, three community marches share a route from Charles Allen Gate through 10th St and Peachtree St to 14th St:
- Trans March — 1:45 PM
- Bi & Pan March — 3:30 PM
- Dyke March — 5:00 PM
Festival Highlights
The free festival in Piedmont Park features multiple stages, 200+ vendors in the Pride Marketplace, the Shooting Stars Cabaret (Saturday afternoon), and the Starlight Cabaret on Saturday evening — billed as the largest outdoor drag show in the country.
Kickoff Party
The weekend kicks off with a Friday night party at the Georgia Aquarium — a ticketed event with dancing next to whale sharks.
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