Pride month is here, and while Atlanta’s official festival won’t return to the city until October, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re looking for a party in the city, a nearby Pride festival, or a road trip, there’s plenty to do in Georgia this June for the annual observance.

In Atlanta

Pride Run 5K (File)

Atlanta Braves Pride Night
June 6, 7:15 p.m.
Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves take on the Toronto Blue Jays with a pre-game Pride party at the Coca-Cola Roxy. Get tickets here.

Atlanta Dream Pride Night
June 6, 6 p.m.
Gateway Center Arena
Atlanta’s WNBA team will celebrate Pride Night with a match against the Washington Mystics. Get tickets here.

Pride Run 5K
June 7, 8:30 a.m.
Piedmont Park
The charity 5K walk and run is dedicated to uniting the community to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by HIV. Register at priderunatl.org. 

Chosen Family
June 6, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Church at Ponce & Highland
The Atlanta Women’s Chorus celebrates the concept of the chosen family – which for many in the LGBTQ+ community is a circle of friends, mentors, and allies – with an evening of song. Get tickets at voicesofnote.org.

Preserving Pride: LGBTQ+ Social Spaces in Atlanta
June 13, 1- 3p p.m.
Atlanta City Hall
From bars and clubs to bookstores, community centers, and homes, these spaces have long served as vital hubs for connection, resilience, and activism. This panel discussion will feature Tony Holland, Designer, Anthony Holland Originals; Jocelyn Lyles, Co-Founder, Hospitality Atlanta; Rev. Duncan E. Teague, Lead Minister, Abundant LUUV; and Sara Luce, Co-Owner, Charis Books & More. Find more details and RSVP at the events page of AtlantaPride.org.

Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
June 13, 7-9:30 p.m.
Mable House Barnes Amphitheater
Join the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and the smooth-sailing sounds of Yacht Rock Schooner for an evening celebrating the music of Sir Elton John. Expect to hear iconic hits like “Rocket Man,” “Your Song,” “I’m Still Standing,” and more. Get tickets at voicesofnote.org.

Atlanta Pride Party
June 14, noon to 6 p.m.
Red’s Beer Garden
Atlanta Pride will be celebrating Pride Month with a day party at Red’s Beer Garden. Attendees can expect a DJ, drag performances, hot dogs, and beer from breweries that financially support the LGBTQ+ community. More information can be found at atlantapride.org.

Drag Me to Church – Interfaith Commemoration of Stonewall
June 14, 6 p.m.
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
This family-friendly, interfaith worship service honors the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising and celebrates the full belovedness of LGBTQ+ people in the life of faith. Together with local clergy, musicians, drag performers, and community leaders, we’ll lift up a message of hope, justice, and radical welcome. More information at stlukeatlanta.org.

Prideteenth
June 14, 3 – 10 p.m.
Westside Motor Lounge
ALT, which hosts alternative events for the Black queer community, will host its fourth annual combo Pride and Juneteenth event, featuring DJs, dancing and more. Get more details on IG @_atlatl.

It’s Giving Edgewood: O4W Pride Bar Crawl
June 21, 3-8 p.m.
Old Fourth Ward
Head to Edgewood Avenue for this evening of Pride celebration, including Lore, Sister Louisa’s, Joystick, and Dad’s Garage Theatre. Visit AtlantaPride.org for more details.

Courtesy SFQP

Southern Fried Queer Pride
June 22-28
Little 5 Points
The 12th annual SFQP festival will transform venues across Little 5 Points with a full week of events. This year’s lineup includes an opening gallery show, a trans cabaret and open mic, an intergenerational bingo night, the Peach Pit pageant, a queer variety show, an artist market, a queer movie night, and a pop-up thrift shop – plus plenty of dance parties, workshops, and skill shares. More information can be found at southernfriedqueerpride.com.

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.

Throughout Georgia

Courtesy Athens PrideFest (Photo by Cassie Wright)

Athens PrideFest
June 6, 3 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Athens
Head to the Classic City for a fabulous Pride parade and festival. The parade steps off at 5 p.m., and the day’s festivities include a vendor market, family-friendly activities, and live music. Learn more on IG @athensprideandqueercollective.

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.

Colgay Pride
June 12-13
Woodruff Riverfront Park
Columbus’ two-day Pride festival returns for its 13th  year with a vendor market, parade, drag shows, stand-up comedians, and live music. More information can be found at colgaypride.org.

Courtesy Smyrna Pride (Photo by Leggy Bird Photography)

Smyrna Pride Festival
June 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Smyrna Market Village
Pride returns to downtown Smyrna this June. Attendees will enjoy a vendor market; family-friendly activities like face painting, balloon art, and bubbles; and entertainment from DJs, live musicians, and drag performers. The fun kicks off on Friday, June 12 with a drag show at the Indigo Room at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale soon. More information can be found at smyrnapride.org.

Gwinnett Pride
June 13, noon to 6 p.m. 
Thrasher Park
The Visibility Club hosts Gwinnett Pride in Norcross. The event includes performances by local artists and DJs from La Choloteca and a vendor market. 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.

Augusta Pride
June 26-28
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. to 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.

Stonewall at Starland Yard
June 27, 2 to 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.

Find more Pride Month events in our Instagram stories @thegeorgiavoice.

Katie Burkholder is a staff writer for Georgia Voice and Rough Draft Atlanta. She previously served as editor of Georgia Voice.

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.