While Atlanta celebrates its LGBTQ+ community Oct. 11-12 with a two-day festival and parade, other cities across Georgia are also celebrating Pride in October.
These Pride organizations, most recipients of Atlanta Pride’s Pride Across the Peach State grant, embody the mission of uplifting LGBTQ+ people in more rural cities and reflect Atlanta Pride’s commitment to building a stronger, more connected movement throughout Georgia.
Avondale Pride on the Green
Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
64 N Avondale Rd.
Avondale Estates will host an all-day party that includes a kids’ music class lead by Miss Ashley, line dancing lead by Toni Ralston, and a pet costume contest sponsored by Second Life – plus music from DJ Zen G, local food, and an after party at Nite Owl Kitchen. Learn more on Instagram @avondaleprideonthegreen.
Carrollton Pride
Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
University of West Georgia Campus Ballroom
The Carrollton Pride Festival is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the west Georgia area. Enjoy talented artists showcasing their work, food trucks, and a community market featuring more than 40 local merchandise vendors, advocacy groups, and health and wellness partners of the LGBTQ+ community. This event is free and family-friendly. The fun continues at 8 p.m. with a drag show starring Naja Iman Supreme, Tulita Peppsii, Tucker Aye ALXNDR, Luna C, Lady Symphonique, Ivana Hero, Alabama, and Eartha Slitt. Get more details at carrolltonrainbow.com .
Boro Pride Festival
Oct. 4, 3 to 10 p.m.
Statesboro Mainstreet Farmers Market
Head down south and join Statesboro Pride for a day of celebration, unity, and visibility. This year’s theme is “Pride is a Promise,” a reminder that Pride is a continued commitment to equality and community. The festivities include live music, vendors, food, and family-friendly fun. Find out more at statesboropride.org.
Athens Gender-Affirming Name Change Clinic
Oct. 10
700 Sunset Drive, Ste 302
OUTlaw, an organization dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights within the Universith of Georgia’s law school, Athens Pride and Queer Collective, and Inclusive Recovery Athens are providing free assistance with the legal name change process by connecting 14 local trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals with an attorney who will provide legal advice and brief services. Apply here and donate to support the work here.
Golden Isles Pride
Oct. 11, 4 to 9 p.m.
Newcastle Street
Break out your rainbow sweaters and come down to Little Zooks on Newcastle Street to help celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Brunswick. There will be dancing, live music, vendors, food, activities, and more. Get more details here.
Savannah Pride Vogue Ball
Oct. 18, 4 p.m.
Savannah Civic Center
Get ready to slay the runway and show off your best moves! This year’s category is Rainbow Realness: in honor of Pride, all categories will be based on the color contestants choose for their houses. More than $6,000 in prizes will be awarded across 12 categories. Entry is free; RSVP here.
Savannah Pride Festival
Oct. 25, noon to 11 p.m.
Forsyth Park
Pride in the Haunted Hostess City includes drag performances, hosted by Blair Williams and Chi Chi Bonet Sherrington; a cabaret; a neurosensitive market and vendors including food trucks, small businesses, and non-profits; music from DJ Nebula Beatz and DJ Bobby Presley; and as the sun sets, a foam and glow party, perfect for this year’s theme of “Illuminate.” Find out more about the 26th annual event at savannahpridecenter.org .
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