Atlanta Pride returns to Piedmont Park and the festival lineup does not disappoint
Access Atlanta Staff
After two years of virtual celebrations, it’s time to get back to celebrating how we once did. Between the parties, performances and parades, there is going to be something to do for everyone, all weekend long. The Atlanta Pride Committee hosts the annual Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade along with 60 other educational, social and historical programs each year, as well as community reinvestment initiatives. The committee is also Georgia’s oldest non-profit agency serving the LGBTQ community.
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Let’s jump into some of the events! The Official 2022 Atlanta Pride Kick Off Party is Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Atlanta Contemporary. Silky Nutmeg Ganache from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dotte Com and Drew Friday will all be in attendance. You know, there is no party without the right music, so DJ Abby Dear and DJ Esme will be holding everyone down on that front.
THE OFFICIAL KICK OFF PARTY
Location: Midtown – 535 Means Street NW; Time: 7:30 p.m.; Date: Thursday, Oct. 6; Admission: From $35; Website: atlantapride.org
The headliners are another reason you are going to want to get your tickets. Flo Rida, Big Freedia, Betty Who, Jax, Brooke Eden, Trinidad Cardona, Neriah, Nouri, Chrissy Chlapecka, Sophia Dashing, Canvas, DJ Babey Drew, Michel Jons Band, Moksha and Exquisite Gender are all joining the festivities in Piedmont Park.
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The official Atlanta Pride Parade is the biggest event of the festival, bringing out more than 100,000 people. This is the time for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to join together and celebrate. Don’t hesitate to put on your favorite, fun parade gear and march with pride. Don’t have gear? No worries – you can buy the official 2022 Atlanta Pride Merch, HERE.
THE ATLANTA PRIDE PARADE
Location: Downtown - Starting at Atlanta Civic Center MARTA Station/Ending at Piedmont Park; Time: Starting at noon; Date: Sunday, Oct. 9; Admission: Free; Website: atlantapride.org
The Atlanta Pride Committee will put together three marches on Saturday, Oct. 8 ahead of the official Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday. Get all the details HERE.
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