Help Us Preserve Atlanta Pride History
If you’ve ever served as a Grand Marshal, please take a few minutes to complete our Historical Update Form. Your responses will help us preserve the history of Atlanta Pride and the incredible people who have shaped our community over the years.
Ready to shine, Atlanta? 🌟 Applications are now open for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Shooting Star Cabaret!
Emerging drag performers with five years or less of experience who live within 30 miles of Atlanta and perform locally are invited to apply by Tuesday, August 4.
Atlanta Pride Announces JT, Cain Culto, and Zee Machine as 2026 Festival Headliners
Atlanta Pride is excited to announce that JT will headline the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival, joined by Cain Culto and Zee Machine. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and celebration as we bring this year’s Louder & Prouder theme to life. More entertainment announcements are coming soon!
Atlanta Pride Announces 2026 Grand Marshals
Atlanta Pride is proud to announce the 2026 Grand Marshals, a remarkable group of advocates, leaders, artists, and organizations whose work embodies this year’s theme, Louder & Prouder. Learn more about the individuals and organizations being honored for their lasting impact on LGBTQ+ communities across Atlanta and beyond.
2026 Theme Announced: Louder & Prouder
Atlanta Pride is proud to announce Louder & Prouder as the official theme for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival. Celebrating visibility, authenticity, and community, this year’s theme is a call to embrace who we are, stand together, and raise our voices in support of one another. Join us October 10–11, 2026, as we come together for a Pride season filled with joy, advocacy, and celebration.
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.
