Atlanta Gay Pride 2023

Atlanta Gay Pride 2023

Atlanta Gay Pride is one of the most important events of its kind to take place in the Southern United States. Atlanta Gay Pride takes place at leafy (and centrally located) Piedmont Park in early to mid-October. The event is part of a month long series of events including the National Coming Out Day and the Atlanta AIDS Walk.

• Visiting for Atlanta Pride? Stay close to the gay bars in Midtown.Try the “Fabulous” 4 star, Loews Hotel Atlanta featuring a modern design, superb city views and excellent location.

Pride Highlights

Atlanta’s Pride celebration centers around a colorful series of parades, a two day party in the park spectacular and a weekend long schedule of epic circuit events, tea dances and pool parties with an average of over 300,000 visitors over the weekend.

Atlanta Pride Kick Off Party

• Friday, 13th Oct, 2023 –Events begin with the Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff Party, at the fantastic Georgia Aquarium on Friday. This is a sell out event. Following this and lasting until 3 am, there’s the Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff After Party.
• The park is a 6 minute drive from the gay bars around Midtown, located close to the Olympic Park and the downtown/hotel district. Stay close to the party at the AC Hotel Downtown, offering guests a superb outdoor pool, spacious rooms and a modern design.

Atlanta Circuit Parties

• Oct 12th to 16th, 2023 – The “Big Ol’ Slice of Atlanta Gay Pride” is one of gay Atlanta’s biggest circuit party featuring top notch DJs from around the world and incredible events to celebrate Atlanta Gay Pride. Events are held across the city’s top gay clubs and bars.
• Oct 12th to 16th, 2023 – Future Atlanta is one of the busiest late night gay clubs in the city at the revamped Underground Atlanta district and hosts several large events during its Future Atlanta Pride Weekend including the Xion Afterparty.
• Typically on the Saturday – The Pride Tea Dance by Brian Kent on the terrace of District, Atlanta’s top club is one of the best outdoor events during the weekend.
• Typically on the Sunday –  Enjoy the ultimate “Closing” party at the Out and Proud DILF Tea Dance with the sexiest beats, the hottest guys and the perfect way to say goodbye to Atlanta pride for another year.
• Typically on the Sunday –  Medusa, one of Atlanta’s up-and-coming party promoters presents the Medusa Pride Tea Dance in the beautiful setting of Piedmont park.

Atlanta Pride in the Park

• Saturday 14th Oct 2023 –  The Pride festival includes free entertainment on the stages at the festival grounds in Piedmont Park, as well as a Pride Marketplace (usually held from 10 am until 7 pm each day) featuring some 200 vendors and organisations from the greater Atlanta LGBT community.
• Big Freedia, Flo Rida, and Betty Who have been announced as the headliners for Atlanta Pride’s free music festival in Piedmont Park.
• Other acts include Jax, Brooke Eden, Trinidad Cardona, Chrissy Chlapecka, Neriah, Nouri and Exquisite Gender.

Shooting Stars Cabaret

• Saturday 14th Oct 2023 – This show gives the opportunity for up and coming drag entertainers in the Atlanta Metro area the opportunity to be showcased during the Festival.
• The Shooting Stars Cabaret, will take place late Saturday afternoon, and will feature a cast of 20-25 drag entertainers.

Atlanta Pride Parade

• Exact times and route subject to confirmation.
• Saturday 14th Oct 2023 – The Atlanta Pride Committee produces three marches and the Festival Parade during the Festival Weekend, held on Saturday, departing from the Marta Civic Center Station, and ends at Piedmont Park.
• Trans March – Meet Time – 1:15 pm, Step-off Time 1:45 pm
• Bi & Pan March – Meet Time – 3:00 pm, Step-Off Time – 3:30 pm
• Dyke March – Meet Time – 4:30 pm, Step-off Time – 5:00 pm

Where to stay during Atlanta Pride?

Here are the top rated hotels in Atlanta close to all of the gay bars, clubs and events.

Glenn Hotel,   Renaissance Hotel,   Stonehurst Place,   The Ritz-Carlton.

Gay Atlanta Districts

• The center of gay life in Atlanta is Midtown, but there are several other “gayborhoods” to be explored as well. You will find the heart of gay Atlanta at the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 10th Street.
• Downtown is home to all of the great tourist attractions, venues, and sporting events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It’s also full of trendy art galleries and inspiring attractions.
• Westside is an up and coming neighborhood in West Midtown. Highlighted by Atlantic Station, the neighborhood has recently been revitalized and makes for a wonderful place to play with a great selection of restaurants in the Westside Provisions District.