The Atlanta Pride Committee is Georgia’s oldest non-profit agency serving the LGBTQ community and serves as an advocate of gender and sexually diverse communities in Atlanta and the Southeast. Their most beloved operations include the annual Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade, which is the largest celebration of queer pride in the Southeast! This year, Pride will take place the weekend of October 12th – 13th!
The Atlanta Pride Committee produces three marches as well as the official Festival Parade during the course of the weekend, so we’re breaking it down for you, so you can make sure you get the most out of your Pride Weekend!
Here’s where you need to be and when you need to be there, for every single parade happening throughout Atlanta Pride weekend:
The Annual Trans March
Where: Begins at the Charles Allen Gate
When: Saturday, October 12th (Meet time is 1:15pm, Set-off at 1:45pm)
This march celebrates and promotes visibility of the Trans community in Atlanta, and beyond. The march takes place on the Festival grounds at Piedmont Park. All Trans people and Trans allies are welcome to take part, and bring along some signage in support of Trans issues!
The Annual Bi & Pan March
Where: Begins at the Charles Allen Gate
When: Saturday, October 12th (Meet time is 3:00pm, Set-off at 3:30pm)
This march celebrates and honors the Bisexual and Pansexual communities. Bi, and pan folks of all gender identities, expressions, and their allies are welcome to march! Come out to advocate for Bi & Pan people across Atlanta and beyond!
The Annual Dyke March
Where: Begins at the Charles Allen Gate
When: Saturday, October 12th (Meet time is 4:30pm, Set-off at 5:00pm)
This march is dedicated to the empowerment of lesbians of Atlanta, the country, and the world. The Dyke March unites women and femmes and their allies to create an atmosphere of inclusion and community. The march is open to all women-loving-women of all kinds (trans-inclusive) and their allies!
The Atlanta Pride Parade
Where: The Atlanta Civic Center MARTA Station
When: Sunday, October 13th (Step-off at noon)
The Atlanta Pride Parade is the biggest event of the Festival. Drawing over 100,000 people along the streets of Midtown Atlanta! Place yourself somewhere on the route early to secure a perfect view of the biggest Pride Parade in the Southeast.
This year’s Grand Marshals include,Taylor Alxndr, Jorge Estevez, Lost n’ Found Youth, Amber Moore, and many more! For the full list of Grand Marshals, check out the Atlanta Pride website! The 2024 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals are comprised of individuals and nonprofits that stood out for their dedication to the LGBTQ+ community.
There will be a plethora of other organizations, individuals, and communities following the Marshals before the parade concludes at Piedmont Park, where the unmissable festival will also be taking place.