Cities across Georgia will celebrate Pride with festivals and events all October long. If you’re looking for a weekend road trip and want to support smaller festivals across the state, check out these events.
Carrollton Pride
Oct. 3, 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 with local vendors, advocacy groups, and health and wellness partners of the LGBTQ+ community. This event is free and family-friendly.
Get more information and details at carrolltonrainbow.com.
Boro Pride Festival
Oct. 3, 3 to 10 p.m.
Nessmith-Lane Ballroom, Georgia Southern Campus
Head down south and join Statesboro Pride for a day of celebration, unity, and visibility. This year’s theme is “Shine Through the Darkness.” The festivities include live music, vendors, food, and an evening drag show by The Amorettes. More details at statesboropride.org.
South Georgia Pride Festival
Oct. 3, 2 to 7 p.m.
Unity Park, Valdosta
Live music and entertainment, drag Shows, vendors, and food trucks will all be part of the event. Find out more at southgapride.com.
APQC Pride Prom
Oct. 9, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m
Cine Athens, 234 W. Hancock St.
This year’s prom theme is “Gay Icons,” and will include a tribute to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Get tickets and more details at athenspride.org.
27th Annual Savannah Pride Festival
Oct. 24, noon to 11 p.m.
Forsyth Park
Pride in the Hostess City will include a neurosensitive market, food trucks, DJs, drag performances, and a foam party. Other events leading up to the festival include the Pride music concert “As We Are” (Oct. 10) and the third annual Pride Ball (Oct. 17). Get all the details at savannahpridecenter.org.
Colgay Pride Halloween Festival
Oct. 31, 5 to 11 p.m.
4214 16th Ave., Columbus
Join Colgay Pride for its Halloween Festival, a night of frightful fun and community celebration. The evening will feature a spooky haunted house backdrop, neon‑lit visuals, and appearances by horror icons including Pennywise, Pinhead, Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Chucky, Michael Myers, and Art the Clown. Get more details at colgaypride.org.
