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Pride in the Park

Unleash your correct colors and connect us as we celebrate love, equality, and unity at Pride in the Park!

By attending you're not only joining a celebration but also making a utterance - a remark that champions treasure, acceptance, and equality for all. Together, we can design a world where everyone can inhabit authentically and without fear of verdict.

Pride in the Park is more than just a party; it's an extraordinary celebration of diversity, equality, and acceptance. We invite you to immerse yourself in a day filled with music, art, performances, and an incredible sense of community. Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ society, an ally, or someone who believes in the influence of inclusivity, this event is for you.

Let's come together and unite in our support for the LGBTQ+ community. Participate us at Event in the Park and be part of a movement that celebrates diversity and embraces cherish.

Charlotte Pride Parade and Festival August 16-17

Charlotte Pride Festival and Procession are returning to Uptown Charlotte August 16 and 17, 2025, with Charlotte Pride Week events leading up to the main event. Charlotte Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ Event organizations in the southeastern Joined States, and the festival is a huge event for Charlotte.

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Charlotte Pride Festival

Charlotte Pride Festival will take place in and around First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, a move from its previous location on South Tryon Street.

It will take place:

  • Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.

Charlotte Pride Parade

The Charlotte Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., on Tryon Street, kicking off from 9th Street, as in years past.

Map of Charlotte Event Festival and Parade

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our 2025 Charlotte Identity festival Festival & Parade! We're so glad you need to take part in this vibrant celebration of Charlotte's LGBTQ+ community. With the energy and assist of passionate volunteers prefer you, we'll make 2025's festival and parade superior than ever! The festival runs Saturday, Aug. 16th, through Sunday, Aug. 17th, with set-up also occurring Friday, Aug. 15th. The parade is on Sunday, Aug. 17th. To volunteer, please select at least one shift of your choice within the departments provided. We will complete our best to accommodate your desired volunteer role, and we ask that you please be flexible to shifting roles as needs arise. Please consent us know if you would like documentation of volunteer hours as good as any special considerations, we should be conscious of. Please also grant us know as soon as you can if you have any conflicts with your duties or timeframe. We appreciate any and all volunteer time! Careful planning and message will allow us to create the best exposure for you as a volunteer as well as all of our event participants. Note we will provide you a volunteer shirt at check-in for you to wear thr

Here's what to expect at this weekend's 2024 Charlotte Pride

More than 250,000 people are expected in uptown this weekend for the Charlotte Identity festival parade and avenue festival. The local celebration of LGBTQ visibility has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings at UNC Charlotte support in 1981.

Liz Schob, a spokesperson for Charlotte Pride, connected WFAE's Nick de la Canal to talk about what attendees can predict from the procession and festival this year.

Nick de la Canal: Let's begin off with a really basic question: Why is Charlotte Pride in August when so many cities hold their celebrations in June, and in truth, Pride Month is June in the U.S.?

Liz Schob: Wonderful question, and it's one that we actually get a lot. And there are two answers to that. The first one is Pride is year-round. Pride is 365 days a year. But we complete things a small bit differently here in Charlotte. As you mentioned, we have National Event Month in June. July we own Charlotte Black Parade Month, and in August we include Charlotte Pride. So, we get to celebrate it all summer long, which is really exciting.

The less exciting but, like, real reason that we perform it this way is because f