Gay pride parade in atlanta

Sunday at 8 a. About the Author. Keep Reading. On Sunday, [ ]. Clear, sunny skies and highs in the mids are expected Saturday and Sunday. Tents are allowed in certain areas, but stakes to secure them are not. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters and roller skates are not allowed during the festival.

Road closures may remain until 5 p. The main Atlanta Pride Parade steps off at noon Sunday. With overpeople flooding the streets of Midtown Atlanta, it’s the city’s largest parade. Traffic and road closures are just a byproduct of this year’s Atlanta Pride Festival and parade.

Ride-share is easier, but double-check your drop-off spot since certain roads will be closed. The Latest. Beware that certain streets nearby, including parts of Charles Allen Drive, require a permit. Expect plenty of obstacles on streets surrounding Piedmont Park, where official events will be held.

Local News Atlanta's 55th Pride Festival kicks off in Piedmont Park this weekend The 55th Pride Festival is expecting hundreds of thousands of people and several road closures around Midtown. To stay cool and reserve a spot on the lawn, you may consider bringing an umbrella and lawn chairs.

The Atlanta Pride festival is returning to the city on Saturday and Sunday, with hundreds of thousands of people excited to celebrate what has become the largest free LGBTQ+ Pride festival in the U.S. A Georgia Aquarium after-party rolls on at The Heretic from 9 p.

Get ready for the Atlanta Pride Parade—the Festival’s biggest and most fabulous event! Pride will kick off at 7 p. Friday with a party at the Georgia Aquarium, where DJs will spin tunes at different parts of the venue throughout the evening.

If you bring a water bottle, you can refill it at several water stations located in the park. By Caroline Silva. Atlanta’s biggest parade — and one of the city’s most vibrant events — returns this weekend. The festival is accessible through several entry points, including the Charles Allen Gate on 10th Street, gates on 12th and 14th streets along Piedmont Avenue, Park Drive bridge off Monroe Drive, and the Beltline near the north end of the park.

Driving might not be the best option, though there are parking garages near Piedmont Park and one inside the park located in the north end. Things start with Pride Yoga at 9 a. Saturday, with live music and performances beginning at 11 a. The area is reserved for bike valet.

You can bring your own snacks and drinks, but leave glass and booze at home. From Arts Center, head east on 14th Street until you reach the park. Complete with marches, musical and drag performances, and merchandise and food vendors, Pride celebrates Atlanta’s — and the South’s — LGBTQ+ community.

Saturday from to 6 p. Friday through Sunday, 10th Street between Monroe and Charles Allen drives will remain closed to vehicles. That means bring your sunscreen and wear your shades.