Amid the exponential COVID-19 case growth in Georgia and the ongoing public health emergency, The Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) announces that they have canceled the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade scheduled for October 9-10, 2021.
The Board of Directors along with the Executive Director, Jamie Fergerson, consulted with Atlanta Pride Medical Directors, Dr. Jason Schneider, and Dr. Eliot Blum, as well as renowned and internationally respected public health expert Dr. Carlos del Rio, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leaders of local hospital systems, and other public health officials. After these consultations a review of public health data and confirming the City of Atlanta's moratorium on issuing Class 'A' permits, the organization made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade.
Vendors, Sponsors, and VIP Ticket Holders can expect to be contacted within the next seven (7) days with information and instructions on how this cancellation impacts them and their options for refunds.