While Black Atlanta Pride, which launched in 1996, showed up and showed out in August, there’s even more to celebrate at the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade this weekend.
Heralded as the largest free Pride festival in the United States, Atlanta Pride will mark its 55th year in 2025 by creating an unforgettable lineup of experiences.
The theme for this year’s festival, “Rooted in Resistance,” honors those that fought for LGBTQ rights in the past and shouts out those on the front lines continuing to fight for equality in the present.
“Our community’s journey has always been ‘Rooted in Resistance.’ From Stonewall to the present day, we have continually stood firm in the face of adversity, demanding our rights and celebrating our identities,” said Chris McCain, executive director of Atlanta Pride, on the organization’s website. “This theme is a call to remember our past, acknowledge our ongoing struggles, and empower every individual to contribute to a future where all LGBTQ+ people can thrive, free from fear and prejudice. We invite everyone to join us in embodying this spirit at this year’s Festival.”
This year’s festivities kick off with Mayor Andre Dickens annual reception Thursday night, where guests will gather for a benefit for his scholarship program.
Festival events at Piedmont Park range from yoga and drag story hour to marches and a concert featuring Flo Milli and Perfume Genius. Other notables scheduled to perform throughout the day include Bob the Drag Queen, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 and trans recording artist 2AM Ricky.
Premium passes that include meet-and-greet opportunities are also available.
Celebrate Pride your way with these events happening throughout the weekend:
FRIDAY
Atlanta Pride Official Kickoff at Georgia Aquarium | 7-11 p.m.
225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
SATURDAY
2025 Pride Yoga at Piedmont Park | 9-10 a.m.
Recovery Meetup at Piedmont Park | 12-3 p.m.
A safe space to heal, connect and find support.
Drag Story Hour at Piedmont Park | 12-3 p.m.
Located in the Atlanta Pride Family Fun Zone, host Tugboat will be reading books to families.
Trans March at Piedmont Park | 1:15-3 p.m.
A walk to celebrate and honor trans and nonbinary people.
Bi + Pan March at Piedmont Park | 3-4:30 p.m.
A march to celebrate bisexual and pansexual identities.
Dyke March at Piedmont Park | 4:30-8 p.m.
A walk to empower women, femmes and their allies.
SUNDAY
Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Pride Brunch | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hyatt Centric Midtown
125 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta Pride Parade | 2 p.m.
The parade will journey through Midtown and Downtown with nearly 300 groups and more than 5,000 participants. Parade assembly begins at 8 a.m. at the Civic Center MARTA Station. A full map can be found at the official Atlanta Pride website.
A Chaka Moment in the Park | 3-7 p.m.
Chaka Khan Hacienda hosts a party in Piedmont Park to close out Pride weekend featuring stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
MONDAY
Atlanta Hawks Pride Night at State Farm Arena | 6 p.m.
1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303
