While Black Pride is still a few months away, national Pride month celebrations are in full swing in June to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievement. From parades and drag shows to craft fairs and festivals, the city comes together for a dynamic lineup of LGBTQ celebrations.
June 7
Piedmont Park will be the site for the 35th anniversary of the 5K party with a purpose. This year, organizers are supporting AID Atlanta, Lost-n-Found Youth, Out Front Theatre Company, and PALS Atlanta.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Piedmont Park, 929 Charles Allen Drive NE, Atlanta
Tickets: $55
June 11
Lace up your skates or just come to enjoy the vibes with high-energy sets curated by Lavender Lounge and ALT ATL.
Time: 8 p.m.-midnight
Location: Cascade Family Skating, 3335 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta
Tickets: $28.38
June 13
Browse products from queer makers while enjoying drinks, treats and music from DJ STONE of Music and Friends ATL and an all-ages DIY craft zone.
Time: noon-5 p.m.
Location: East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, 572 Stokeswood Ave. SE, Atlanta
Tickets: free
Enjoy a day of food, drinks, and music to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and activism.
Time: noon
Location: Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross
Tickets: free
This free, family-friendly event features more than 70 vendors, activities for kids, drag performances, and DJs.
Time: 11-5:00 p.m.
Location: Smyrna Market Village 1265 W Spring St, Smyrna
Tickets: Free Admission
June 20
Step into the wild and show off your “flamazingness” for this after-hours animal tour with keeper talks, music, trivia and performance by Atlanta Freedom Bands Color Guard.
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Atlanta Zoo, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta
Tickets: $25
This dance party for a Black gender-fluid crowd will feature global club sounds and DJ sets from K Squared, Your DJ Besties (Jordy Wonderland x Shakakhan), Boston Chery, Calpyso.
Time: 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
Location: 404.exe, 736 Ponce De Leon Ave., suite 17, Atlanta
Tickets: Starting at $13.62
June 21
It’s Giving Edgewood: O4W Pride Bar Crawl
It’s all about drinks and art while hitting some of Old Fourth Ward’s coolest bars like Lore Atlanta, Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium, Joystick Gamebar, and the art show at Dad’s Garage Theatre Company. A portion of all bar sales will benefit Atlanta Pride.
Time: 3-8 p.m.
Location: Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard St. NE, Atlanta
June 25
2026 Peach Pit Pageant: A Drag Competition
Seven contestants will strut their stuff to claim the crown, while DJ Abby Dear spins tracks as a part of the Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival.
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: 7 Stages Theater, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta
Tickets: $5-$20, donations accepted
June 22-28
In celebration of the festival’s 12th year, this year’s theme is “Seeds of Resistance” and features an artist market, dance parties, entertainment, workshops, and educational activities. Click here for the event lineup.
Location: Little 5 Points Neighborhood, Atlanta
Tickets: Prices vary based on event
