PRIDE IN THE QUEEN CITY
AUGUST 17-18 2024
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to our incredible 2024 Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade sponsors for your unwavering support and commitment to our community!
Your generosity makes our celebration possible.
OFFICIAL 2024 CLT PRIDE T-SHIRT
Quantities are limited so order yours today! Proceeds from the sale of the shirt will directly benefit Charlotte Pride programming throughout the year.
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The incredible Tora Himan and DJ Ghost will be lighting up the stage on both Saturday and Sunday, bringing their unique energy and talent to our celebration. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and pride!
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On Saturday, get ready to rock with Charlotte’s own Modern Alibi and the dynamic Reyna Roberts, hosted by the fabulous Divine Holeburn and Malachi.
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Our Sunday headliner is the legendary Paula Cole, a truth-teller, provocateur, feminist, rebel, and brilliant autobiographical writer known for her powerful, genre-defying music.
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Vendor Applications: CLOSED
Parade Applications: JULY 12
Drag Pageant Application: JULY 15
Volunteer Applications: AUGUST 15
For details like pricing, rules and regulations, and terms and conditions, click below
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TENS ACROSS THE BOARD
We’re thrilled to announce our headliners for Saturday, August 17th, at Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade Weekend! Get ready to slay with Baby Tate, Bob the Drag Queen, and Slayyyter as they bring the house down with electrifying performances on the Charlotte Pride Main Stage! Save the date and join us for a day of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments!
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2024 General
The 2024 Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade is Saturday, Aug. 17 – Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Charlotte Pride Week, which includes a variety of celebratory Pride events all around the city, hosted by local businesses and organizations, runs Friday, Aug. 9 – Friday, Aug. 16.
The Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade occurs in Uptown Charlotte. As we get closer to the event dates, we’ll release more detailed event maps and locations.
The Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade Weekend makes its return to Uptown Charlotte for another year. We’re expecting a significant increase in event attendance and we’ll need more weekend volunteers than ever before!
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There are no admission or ticket costs to attend the festival and parade. Some portions of the event, like the VIP Experience, or related events/fundraisers may have ticketed entry. There are costs associated with registering a parade entry or festival exhibit space.
You can find our host hotel information HERE.
All parade and vendor applications are open for our 2024 event. Visit our homepage for more information.
We strive to make all of our events accessible to everyone regardless of ability. At the festival and parade, ASL interpreters will be on-site for all events with performers, all areas will be wheelchair/mobility friendly, and we will work to ensure additional accessibilities. In 2023, we partnered with Friendly Like Me to provide a detailed accessibility guide for the festival and parade.
Click here to learn more about the 2023 accessibility guide.
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The Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade Weekend is hosted in Uptown, which has a variety of parking and transit options throughout. You can click here for more info on Uptown parking and here for information on Charlotte’s public transit options.
We discourage bringing your furry friends to Charlotte Pride events as our events are outdoors in the heat. Service animals are always welcome. Charlotte Pride is not liable for the health and safety of any service animals at the festival.
