2026 Volunteer Applications Are Open!
Ready to be part of the team that helps make Pride happen? Join hundreds of volunteers who support the Atlanta Pride Festival through community engagement, parade operations, festival services, accessibility, and more. Whether you’re returning or volunteering for the first time, we’d love to have you with us.
Apply today and help make the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival an unforgettable celebration of community, visibility, and joy.
2026 Atlanta Pride Kickoff Party
Drift into a night of pride, connection, and euphoric energy at one of Atlanta’s most iconic and multi-award winning LGBTQ+ celebrations. The Georgia Aquarium transforms into a luminous underwater dreamscape, where shimmering lights, ethereal décor, and pulsing music flow together around you—surrounded by thousands of mesmerizing aquatic creatures.
Kick off your Atlanta Pride weekend at the city’s most iconic attraction!
2026 Premium Passes On Sale!
Get your 2026 Atlanta Pride Premium Pass while they are on sale! Prices continue to go up until the festival, so get them at their cheapest now!
Welcoming Our 2026 Summer Intern!
Atlanta Pride is Proud to welcome Phoenix as our first ever History and Legacy Intern!
2026 Pride Across the Peach State Grantees
Atlanta Pride is proud to announce this years grant recipients for our Pride Across the Peach State initiative.
Artist Market Applications Open
Calling all creators! Applications for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Artist Market are officially open
Applications are now OPEN for the Atlanta Pride Parade and Marketplace 🎉
Be part of one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast. Whether you’re marching in the Parade or showcasing your organization, business, or art in the Marketplace, this is your chance to show up, show out, and celebrate our vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
HALFWAY to Pride!
Join us at Red’s Beer Garden on April 12 for Halfway to Pride, a casual meet-and-greet with the Atlanta Pride team where you can learn about volunteering for this year’s Festival and Parade. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or brand new, come connect with community and celebrate the road to Pride with us. 🌈
Apply Now for the 2026 Pride Across the Peach State Grant
We are thrilled to announce that applications for the 2026 Pride Across the Peach State Grant are now open! This grant, launched by Atlanta Pride, supports local Pride organizations across Georgia, empowering them to elevate LGBTQ+ visibility, advocacy, and community-building across both urban and rural areas.
Atlanta Pride Announces New Board Members and Officers for 2025-2026 Term
Atlanta Pride has announced three new members to its Board of Directors, welcoming Luis Feliciano, Dr. Chicora Martin, and Dr. Christopher A. Thompson. The appointments strengthen the organization’s leadership as it expands year-round programming, deepens community partnerships, and advances LGBTQ+ advocacy across Georgia.
Atlanta Pride Festival Named 2025 People’s Choice Winner for Best Pride
Atlanta Pride Festival has been named the 2025 People’s Choice Award winner for Best Pride by Eventeny, an honor decided entirely by public vote. This recognition belongs to our community and the volunteers, artists, partners, and attendees who make Atlanta Pride a powerful celebration of visibility, joy, and connection year after year.
2025 Atlanta Pride Impact Report
Atlanta Pride Releases 2025 Impact Report, Highlighting Record Reach,
Community Investment, And 55 Years of Resistance
Dave Hayward: A Lasting Legacy
Atlanta Pride joins our community in mourning the loss of activist and historian, Dave Hayward.
Entertainment Applications Are NOW OPEN! 🌈
Want to perform at the 56th Annual Atlanta Pride Festival this October in Piedmont Park? We’re inviting musicians, drag artists, dancers, and performers of all kinds to apply to be […]
