June is Pride Month, and there are SO many fantastic ways to celebrate in the ATL, all month long! Even though our official Pride parades and festival happens in October, there are still tons of great ways to get your Pride on this June in Atlanta.
And one of the best ways is by checking out the Southern Fried Queer Pride Pride Festival, happening the last week of June! Keep scrolling to learn more.
What is Southern Fried Queer Pride?
Southern Fried Queer Pride (or, SFQP) is an Atlanta-based organization that works to empower Black queer and QTPOC centered communities in the South through the arts.
They host tons of fantastic events, workshops, festivals & markets all throughout the year, but their June Pride Festival is a definite can’t-miss experience!
What can festival-goers expect at the SFQP Pride Festival?
Other than an amazing community, tons of fun, and sharing the love? There’s SO much to get excited for.
Here are the main events of the festival:
- Seeds of Resistance: An Opening Gallery Show + featured artist talkback
- June 22nd @6pm | 7 Stages
- TRANSISTANCE! A Trans Cabaret & Open Mic
- June 23rd @6pm | 7 Stages
- Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo: A Queer Intergenerational Kiki
- June 24th @6pm | Little 5 Community Center
- Big Booty Bash: A Dance Party
- June 24th @9pm | Aisle 5
- Peach Pit Pageant: A Drag Competition
- June 25th @9pm | 7 Stages
- Hawt Sauce: A Queer Dance Party
- June 26th @9pm | Aisle 5
- Queer Threads: a pop-up thrift shop with $10 grab bag sale
- June 27th – 28th from 12pm – 5pm daily | 7 Stages
- A 2-day Artist Market with food, vendors, and live performances
- June 27th – 28th from 12pm – 6pm daily | Little 5 Points
- Dirty Work: A Workshop & skill share event
- June 27th – 28th from 12:30pm – 6pm daily | 7 Stages
- Sweet Tea: A Queer Variety Show
- June 27th @9pm | Aisle 5
- CineQueer: A local queer film night
- June 28th @6:30pm | Plaza Theatre
Don’t miss out on all the fun, Atlanta! Celebrate Pride this June with Southern Fried Queer Pride, right here in the ATL!