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

Pride Run ATL 5K

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

Pride Glide

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

Rainbow Market

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 

Gwinnett Pride 2026

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

Smyrna Pride Festival

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

Zoo Atlanta Pride Night

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

ALT x Smothered & Covered

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

Southern Fried Queer Festival

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

Angela Burt-Murray is Capital B Atlanta's editor