The Parade Application

If you would like to be a part of the 2023 Atlanta Pride Parade, please select the appropriate application below to begin the process. Your application will be reviewed within three (3) business days. Applications are at the bottom of the page, please read this page for important information.

Walking Groups / Contingents

Walking Groups are catgegorized as Small and Large.
Small Walking Contingents are groups less than 50 people.
Large Walking Contingents consist of 51 - 100 participants.
You may purchase more spaces for participants up to 100 for an additional fee for each grouping of 50 participants.
The maximum number of participants for any non-sponsored walking contingent is 200.

Application Types

Individual / Political Offices Application

This is for Political Offices and Individuals running for, or are currently in, a Political Office.
A Politician is defined as anyone who is voted into a public office by a general or special election, or is appointed by another publically elected official. Examples of those who should complete this form: City Council Members, Local Sherriff Officers, Judges/District Attorneys, Senators/Congress Person (seated or running), Mayors or Governors (seated or running), Local, Regional, or State Representatives, Foreign Consulates, Political Party Affiliate (Dems|Reps of Atlanta, etc). These are examples and is not meant as an exhaustive list.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding your qualifications.

Non-Profit

A Non-Profit Organization is defined as a group organized for purposes other than generating a profit and in which no part of the organization's income is distributed to its members, directors, or officers.

Small Business

A Small Business is defined as any for-profit business that meets two or more of the following criteria:
(1) Has less than $1M in revenue over a fiscal year
(2) Has locations only in the State of Georgia
(3) Has less than twenty (20) Full Time Employees (FTEs)

Corporate

A Corporate business is defined as any business that meets the following two criteria:
(1) has gross revenue of more than $1M and
(2) has more than 20 full-time employees (FTE)

If you have any questions about which application you should complete, please contact [email protected] before completing this form, as the Application Fee is non-refundable. If you plan to become a sponsor or want more information about becoming a sponsor, please email [email protected] before completing an application.

Please remember your Application Fee is Non-Refundable and will be charged upon submission. All other fees will be charged upon approval. If you have any questions regarding your application or if you need assistance with choosing which application to complete, please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist you.

Note: The Atlanta Pride Committee reserves the right to close parade applications once the parade has reached capacity. This can be before the deadline of August 1, 2023. We strongly encourage early registration to ensure your spot in the parade.

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