Commitment Ceremony

Sponsored by: Worthmore Jewelers

Saturday, July 5
8:00 p.m.
Gay.com Plaza

This non-denominational ceremony gives couples the opportunity to pledge their commitment to each other publicly before friends and family.  Couples who wish to register will pay a small fee.  Please visit the Commitment Ceremony website for more information and to register.

YouthPride Prom

Co-Sponsored by: YouthPride

YouthPride Prom
Friday, July 4
7:00-11:00 pm
Special Events Tent

The YouthPride Prom is a youth-only, alcohol-free, safe dance celebration.  This is a free, non-ticketed event.  No one over the age of 24 will be admitted unless serving as a volunteer chaperone.  For more information about YouthPride visit www.youthpride.org.

Family Center


Co-Sponsored by: MEGA Family Project

Saturday, July 5
11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Piedmont Room

Join other LGBTQ parents for a chance to network!  MEGA Family Project will present various programming during this time period.

Children’s Show

Saturday, July 5
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Piedmont Room

Fun for the whole family!  This all-ages event features a rockin’ performance by Henslee & Kenslee.  Free water will be provided.  This show is interpreted for our Deaf patrons.

 

Lambda Car Show

Co-Sponsored by: The Lambda Car Club Dogwood Region

Saturday, July 5
11:30-4:00
Pine Street

This annual display features a variety of vintage vehicles for your enjoyment.  The Lambda Car Club is an international group of GLBT car enthusiasts.  For more information about Lambda Car Club, visit www.lcc-dogwood.org.

Poker Tournament

Sponsored by: World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League(TM)

Saturday, July 5
12:00 p.m.
Location: Special Events Tent

Join us for the First Annual Atlanta Pride Festival Poker Tournament!  Sponsored by the World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League, this charity tournament will be sure to be fun.  Please visit the Poker Tournament website for more information and to register.

*“World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League”, “WPTAPL,” and the WPTAPL logo are trademarks of WPT Enterprises, Inc. used with permission. All rights reserved.

YouthPride Block

Saturday, July 5
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Bud Light Stage

The YouthPride Block features the talents of young LGBTQ people ages 13-24 in an array of musical, spoken word, dance, and drag performances. The block features performances by the newly crowned Mrs. and Mr. YouthPride.

This event is made possible by a partnership with YouthPride, an Atlanta-based advocacy and support group for LGBTQ youth. To learn more about their programs or how to help, visit www.youthpride.org.

 

 

 

 

AIDS Memorial Quilt Display

Co-Sponsored by: The Names Project Foundation

Quilt Display
Saturday, July 5, 11:00-7:00
Sunday, July 6, 11:00-7:00
Exhibit Hall

Over 400 panels, or 50 blocks, from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall.  Please take time to see this incredible, and ever-growing, folk art project that honors loved ones lost to AIDS.

Make-a-Panel Workshops
Saturday, July 5 1:00-5:00
Sunday, July 6, 1:00-5:00
Classroom A in Exhibit Hall off display area

Ever wanted to make a panel but don't know where to start?  Here’s your chance to get the information and create a panel yourself.  At the end of the workshop you’ll have a panel to contribute to the project.

Peach Pride

Sponsored by: Curve Magazine

For the 3rd year in a row Curve will host  the hottest women's party in the South, with DJ's and entertainers for 2,000+ women from all over the world.

San Francisco and South Beach converge on Atlanta for one Spectacular weekend!

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Center Stage / The Loft
1374 West Peachtree Street (at 17th St)
Atlanta , GA 30309

$15 advance or $20 door (if available)

Advance tickets at curvemag.com or at the Curve booth at the Festival.

Call for VIP Tickets, Weekend Access & more info: 954-288-8691

Stay and play with the girls at the Official Women's Host Hotel of Atlanta Pride.

shoutOut! with Pride

Saturday, July 5
7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Piedmont Room

18+ only, $3.00 admission

The Pride shoutOUT! is Atlanta Pride's first foray into a slam poetry event. The slam will be emceed by Stacie Boschma and will feature both local and nationally known poets. Judges will be selected from the audience, and the winner will take home a $100 cash prize.

For more information, contact entertainment@atlantapride.org.

Human Rights Exhibit

Saturday, July 5
Sunday, July 6
11:00-6:00
Exhibit Hall

This year’s Human Rights Exhibit focuses on the issue of Intersectionality (different dimensions of our identities intersecting with one another) and local issues. 

Through a partnership with Georgia Equality, this exhibit explores the relationships between identities and how you can get involved in making a difference in your community and your world.