Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 17, 2026
To: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Charleston Pride Parade 2027
Charleston celebrates pride with both a Summer and Fall celebration, double the fun!
Charleston Pride Parade 2027
Charleston celebrates pride with both a Summer and Fall celebration, double the fun!
- Are you visiting for Charleston Pride parade? Stay in the Restoration Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with a luxurious rooftop pool, high-end amenities and meticulous attention to detail.
The Pride Parade
- Next Edition: Saturday 17th October 2026
- The Historic Charleston Pride parade takes over downtown Charleston.
- Charleston Pride parade features an array of local groups, floats and colourfully decorated vehicles and a unique pride party atmosphere.
- Part political action, part celebration, the pride.
The Parade Route
- Pride Parade: 9:00 am–11:00 am, beginning at Wragg Square before heading along King Street through historic Downtown Charleston. The parade is free and takes place rain or shine.
- Pride Festival: Gates open at 11:00 am at Building 64 in North Charleston, with performances from noon. Expect drag, live entertainment, music, vendors and community groups. Entry is free, with a limited VIP option.
- Official After Party: Runs from 6:00 pm to midnight at Building 64, directly after the festival.
- Join crowds of people lining King Street as the Charleston pride parade runs through the heart of downtown.
- The parade route goes from Ann Street down King Street to Broad Street and then to Colonial Lake.
The After Party – Charleston Pride 2026
- Saturday 17th October 2026 | 6:00 pm–midnight – the official closing party begins as the daytime Pride Festival finishes, making it an easy transition from the festival into six hours of partying.
- Expect a mix of music, dancing and drag performances, headlined by Kenya Pleaser, joined by local Charleston drag queens. The organisers describe it as the place to “dance the night away” after Pride.
- The party is 18+, with tickets priced at $10 General Admission and $50 VIP. It is the official Charleston Pride Festival after party rather than an independently promoted club night
The Venue
- Building 64 is a large event and music venue at 2301 Noisette Boulevard, North Charleston, used for concerts, electronic music nights and large-scale events.
- Charleston Pride takes over Building 64 for the entire day: festival gates open at 11:00 am, entertainment starts at noon, and the official after party takes over from 6:00 pm.
- Building 64 is in North Charleston, not Downtown Charleston, where the morning parade takes place. Visitors staying downtown will need to travel out to the venue for the festival and party.
- Book your suite at The Quarters on King, just steps from the parade. Rated “Fabulous” by guests, the hotel offers a range of beautifully decorated suites and lofts.
Recommended Hotels in Charleston
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
Hotel Bennett, The Dewberry, 86 Cannon Historic Inn, XV Beacon Hotel
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334 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TV, and minibar are standard in every room at the Dewberry Charleston. Extras include an en suite with Vermont marble accents, free toiletries, and slippers. Fitness centre, and library are availabl
404 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and free toiletries.
166 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
This historic French Quarter Inn welcomes guests with champagne at check-in, all vintage-inspired rooms have free WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Guests can expect evening turndown service with a local treat.
86 Cannon Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
86 Cannon Historic Inn – Adults Only in Charleston provides adults-only accommodation with free bikes, a bar and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Free WiFi is available
79 Spring Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Near Charleston’s Culinary Scene
62 Line St, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi
68 Cannon Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A microwave, a fridge and toaster are also provided in the kitchen, as well as a coffee machine. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property
563 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Each unit has a patio, a cable TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. with air conditioning and free WiFi.
42 Ann Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Charleston's Everybody Gay Bar! We don't care who you are or who you love, as long as you want to have a great time in one of South Carolina's oldest LGBTQ bars! We have drag shows Thursday - Monday, and Karaoke every Wednesday! Come find out why we've been chosen as one of the Top 50 gay bars in the country, and Best LGBT bar/club in Charleston
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Hotel Bennett
5 Star – Central Location
- 5-Star, Elegant Rooms, Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen TV
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Fridge, coffee machine, shower
- Luxurious rooms with modern amenities, ideal for a comfortable stay in central Charleston.
The Dewberry
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, Vermont Marble Accents, Minibar
- Close to the gay district
- Fitness centre, library available
- Elegant rooms with marble accents & minibar, complete with fitness & library facilities.
86 Cannon Historic Inn
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4-Star, Historic Building, Adults Only, Free Bikes
- Close to the gay district
- Bar, garden, concierge service
- Adults-only accommodation with free bikes & bar, perfect for a tranquil Charleston experience.
French Quarter Inn
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4-Star, Champagne at Check-In, Vintage-Inspired
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, 40-inch TV
- Historic inn offering champagne welcome, vintage charm, & modern comforts in the French Quarter.
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