Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 24, 2024
To: Sunday, October 27, 2024
The Savannah Pride Festival is a weekend long series of events that celebrate the diversity of LGBT
The Savannah Pride Festival is a weekend long series of events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBT family in Savannah and the Coastal Empire. The event attracts more than 30,000 visitors..
- Visiting Savannah for Pride? Stay close to the city’s top attractions and gay-friendly venues at the River Street Inn, a 4 star hotel rated “Fabulous” by guests with a range of services to guest including a candy bar, nightly treats made by Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, and guest bicycles. It’s also located right next to the water making accessing the river front a breeze.
Pride and Halloween Combine!
- Next Edition: Thursday 24th October – Sunday 27th October, 2024.
- Savannah, Georgia, is one of the most iconic southern cities in the United states and is a year-round destination with amazing weather. The annual pride event takes place at the end of October during Halloween, combining two big gay holidays in one! What could be better?
- Stay at the Kimpton Brice offers a blend of Southern charm with modern style and has amenities such as an outdoor pool, fitness center, and on-site Italian restaurant. Centrally located in the Historic District, close to the city’s most popular gay bars.
Dragoween
- Friday 25th October, 2024 – Kick off the Savannah Pride Festival with Dragoween. Hauntingly fabulous and all the glam!
- 3 marquee headliners, 5 sensational drag personalities, grooving music, cocktails, Halloween costume contest!
- The party runs from 9 pm until 11 pm at Bottle Works Savannah, an event space in the historic downtown district.
The Pride Festival
- The Pride festival takes over Forsyth Park Each Day.
- Events run on Saturday from 12 noon until 11 pm on Saturday and noon until 6 pm on Sunday.
- Visitors can enjoy vendor markets, costume contests, drag performances, movie screenings and choir acts.
- Activities take place on the Main and secondary stages. Movie screening are on the Pride Lawn.
- Forsyth Park is a 30 acre park in the historic district, with towering trees, fountains and plenty of space to enjoy the Pride celebrations.
Savannah Pride After Party
- Saturday 26th October – The Official Savannah Pride After Party takes over Club One from 11 pm to 3 am.
- Club One – Multi-level Night club and entertainment venue, famous for dancing, drag shows, and basement video bar.
Downtown Takeover
- The Downtown Takeover is a novel event for a city with just one full-time gay bar. The gay scene in Savannah is pretty much integrated into the fabric of the community, so you will find the gay boys mixing it up with their straight friends at bars and clubs across the city.
- But during pride weekend, things get a little different! No gayborhood. No problem! Savannah Pride turns a dozen bars into LGBTQ bars for the queerest pub crawl in the South.
Drag Tea Dance at Social Club
- TBC – Sunday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Join a bevy of Drag Queens at Congress Street Social Club to cap off your Pride Weekend! Free admission, drink specials and food available!
Other events
In the week leading up to the main event, Savannah Pride Festival hosts live entertainment shows, workshops, museums, and more, all in the heart of the tourist district!
Gay Savannah
- Savannah offers countless queer-friendly establishments and exciting things to do year round.
- Take a stroll through the artistic Starland District where colorful murals line the streets and unique shopping is found on every corner.
- Learn more about Savannah’s advocacy and social efforts for the LGBTQIA+ community at the First City Pride Center.
- Enjoy a night out in Historic Savannah at Club One where you can watch an entertaining cabaret – with a twist!
- Pay a visit to the Plant Riverside District with great bars and home to the stunning JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. The city is one of the more walkable cities out there and it is highly recommended that you take to your feet and enjoy from down town to the Historic District South and the Forsyth Park area.
Hit the beach
Just 25 minutes from the centre of Savannah you will find charming Tybee Island, known as “Savannah Beach” by many locals. Home to great gay friendly bars and restaurants, the island even hots it’s one pride event know as Equality Fest, complete with a pride parade, drag shows, vip events and parties at the end of September.
Where to stay during Savannah Pride
The following hotels are close to the city’s popular gay bars and a short walk to the pride celebrations:
Hilton Garden Inn, The Marshall House, Olde Harbour Inn, The Alida Hotel
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412 Williamson Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
This 5-star hotel is located in Savannah’s Historic District and features an outdoor pool with full-service pool deck and lush cabana seating.
Every room at The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel provides a 60-inch flat-screen TV with streaming capabilities. Private bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead and deluxe Red Flower bath products. In-room spa services are also available.
508 East Lower Factors Walk, Savannah, Georgia 31401
This historic 1812-era property is located in the heart of Savannah city centre and overlooks the Savannah River. Features free WiFi and wine with cheese reception each evening.
A small refrigerator, microwave, and flat-screen cable TV are provided in each uniquely decorated suite.
123 East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Guests can enjoy a nightly wine and cheese reception in the library. A 24-hour business centre is available for added convenience.
A flat-screen cable TV and a small refrigerator are included in all rooms at The Marshall House. Guest rooms also feature a decorative fireplace and a private bath with a pedestal sink.
321 West Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
This Savannah hotel offers a variety of relaxing amenities, including on-site dining options, individualized keurig coffee makers, microwave and mini refrigerator in every room and suite
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Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District features free WiFi. a concierge desk for tips on the best attractions, or spend the day beside the outdoor pool. Or exercise in the on-site fitness center.
25 East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.
109 West Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.
310 West Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Broughton Hideaway offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a stovetop and coffee machine. It features a 24-hour front desk.
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine and fridge.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
The air-conditioned accommodation is 70 m from Ships of the Sea Museum, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.
1 Jefferson Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
multi-level night club known for dancing, drag shows & a basement video bar.
While best known to the world at large as the host of Lady Chablis’ drag shows, the truth is that Club One has quietly gained a reputation not only as one of Savannah’s most fun party and dance spots but as a center of gay culture in Savannah and surrounding area
307 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Gay Friendly
Located in a restored armory, this great cocktail bar has been designed as a Speakeasy, serving great cocktails.
Stylish clientele and sexy staff.
207 W Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Gay Friendly
A Hip basement bar popular with gay locals, serving a wide array of cocktails in a brick-walled space with booth seating
2 W Bay St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Gay Friendly
Located on the top floor of the Bohemian Hotel, offering stunning views of the the Savannah River in the city's historic district.
Swanky drinks and delicious small bites on offer.
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