Pride 2026 - Georgia Events

June 6, 2026
12:00am - June 27, 2026 12:00am (ET)

In-Person
pride is still protest

Summary

We are celebrating the joy of LGBTQ+ Georgians. Check out the list of events find Pride celebration near you!

Pridefest and Parade
June 6 | 3 – 10 p.m.
Athens
Athens Pride and Queer Collective will host Pridefest, a free community celebration featuring a Pride parade, local vendors, food trucks, live music, makers and family-friendly activities. The event invites residents and visitors to celebrate Pride in downtown Athens.

Pride Run ATL 5K
June 7 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Piedmont Park, Atlanta
The annual Pride Run ATL 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels for a morning of fitness, community and celebration in Piedmont Park. Whether you're racing for a personal best, jogging with friends or walking in celebration of Pride, everyone is welcome.

Mark It, Mama Drag Bingo
June 8 | 6 p.m.
Pour House Pub, Statesboro
Statesboro’s Pride festival isn’t until October, but this Pride month Bingo night will raise money to keep the festival free. Each $15 ticket gets two bingo cards, and additional cards are $3. Tickets can be purchased on Boro Pride’s website at statesboropride.org.

Pride Glide
June 11 | 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Cascade Family Skating, Southwest Atlanta
Celebrate Pride Month on wheels during Pride Glide, a special skating night hosted by ALT ATL and Lavender Lounge at Cascade Family Skating. Guests can enjoy music, skating, a snack bar and two full bars while connecting with the LGBTQ+ community in a fun and festive atmosphere. Admission includes skate rental and entry to the event.

Smyrna Pride Kickoff Drag Show
June 12 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Indigo Room, Smyrna
Smyrna Pride festivities begin with a kickoff drag show featuring performances, entertainment and an open bar with unlimited wine, beer and cocktails, along with light bites for guests. The event serves as a fundraiser and celebration ahead of the annual festival.

Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
June 13
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, Mableton
The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus will join Yacht Rock Schooner for "Beyond the Yellow Brick Road," an outdoor concert featuring the music of Elton John alongside yacht rock favorites. Part of Smyrna Pride weekend programming, the performance combines live music, community celebration and Pride Month festivities in Cobb County.

Colgay Pride
June 13 | 11am – ?
Pride month kicks off with Colgay Pride hosting the Columbus LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, and there are many other activities happening throughout the day. The day ends with the exciting Pride Parade, which is always a lot of fun. Several thousand people flock to the city to be part of this annual celebration of the community. One of the highlights of this two-day event is the Columbus Georgia Pride Pageant on Friday night where contestants compete in talent and evening gown wear competitions for cash and other prizes, and to be crowned Mr/Ms/Mx Columbus Georgia Pride.

Smyrna Pride Festival
June 13 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Market Village, Smyrna
Smyrna Pride returns to Market Village with a day of community celebration featuring more than 70 vendors, live entertainment, DJs and family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy performances by the Atlanta Freedom Bands and the Atlanta Women's Chorus, along with face painting, balloon art and other activities for children. The festival is free to attend.

Rainbow Pub Crawl
June 13
Midtown Atlanta
Celebrate Pride Month with the annual Rainbow Pub Crawl, featuring drink and food specials at 10 participating venues throughout Midtown. Attendees can enjoy entertainment from dancers, visit participating venues throughout Midtown and cap off the night with an after-party at My Sister's Room that runs until 3 a.m. Wristband pickup begins at 6 p.m. at My Sister's Room.

Gwinnett Pride
June 13 | 12 – 6 p.m.
Thrasher Park, Norcross
Celebrate Pride Month at Gwinnett Pride, a community festival hosted by the Visibility Club featuring live music, performances, food, drinks and artisan vendors. The event brings together residents and visitors for an afternoon of entertainment, community connection and LGBTQ+ pride in the heart of downtown Norcross. More information can be found at gwinnettpride.org.

Carrollton Rainbow Pride Month Picnic & Community Concert
June 13, 5 – 8 p.m.
Printer’s Ale
Carrollton Rainbow is hosting a Pride Month Picnic and free community concert featuring Kristy Lee at Printer’s Ale. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, friends, family, for games, live DJ, support and resources from PFLAG Carrollton and Free Mom Hugs. Get more details on IG @carrolltonrainbow.

It's Giving Edgewood: O4W Pride Crawl
June 21 | 3 – 8 p.m.
Multiple locations, Old Fourth Ward and Edgewood
Celebrate Pride Month with It's Giving Edgewood: O4W Pride Crawl, a neighborhood bar crawl benefiting Atlanta Pride. The festivities begin with a performance of "Gutenberg! The Musical!" at Dad's Garage before continuing to Lore, Joystick Gamebar and Sister Louisa's Church. A portion of proceeds from bar sales and musical tickets will support Atlanta Pride. The bar crawl is free to attend, with tickets required for the theatrical performance.

Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival
June 22 – 28
Multiple Locations, Little Five Points
Southern Fried Queer Pride returns with a weeklong celebration of queer communities of color across the South. Centered on this year's theme, "Seeds of Resistance," the festival features an artist market, art exhibitions, bingo, dance parties, a drag competition, queer film screenings, workshops, a variety show and a pop-up thrift shop. Events take place at venues throughout the Little Five Points neighborhood.

Augusta Pride
June 27 | 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Augusta Common
Augusta Pride lasts all weekend with Augusta’s largest outdoor dance arty Beats on Broad, the Pride parade and festival, and poolside after-parties at the Metropolis Complex. Learn more at prideaugusta.org.

Rome Pride
June 27 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ridge Ferry Park
Rome’s Pride festival returns to Ridge Ferry Park with a vendor market and March for Rights, live entertainment, and a legendary closing drag show. More events and the entertainment lineup will be announced soon; keep up to date at romegapride.org.

Evening for Equality
June 27 | 7 – 10 p.m.
InterContinental Buckhead Hotel
The event will recognize and celebrate 31 years of advocacy group Georgia Equality and its work to advance fairness, safety, and opportunity for Georgia’s LGBTQ+ community. Get tickets and info at georgiaequality.org.

Stonewall at Starland Yard
June 27 | 2 – 10 p.m.
Starland Yard, Savannah
Stonewall at Starland Yard is a free, vibrant annual celebration commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which gave momentum to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Attendees can look forward to the annual “So You Think You Can Drag” competition highlighting local talented drag artists. This year, the addition of the Stonewall Mini Ball will provide an open-to-all experience for attendees to take part in this cornerstone of queer culture. The evening will culminate with music and dance featuring a live DJ. Learn more at savannahpridecenter.org.

Golden Isles Pride
June 27 | 5 – 10 p.m.
Little Zooks
The Brunswick celebration is moving back to June! Be sure to follow their IG @goldenislespride for updates and details.