To celebrate Black Pride in Atlanta this weekend, we’ve rounded up a variety of events full of joy, remembrance, and love.
Black Atlanta Pride started in 1996, and each year it’s just gotten bigger and better. The festivities kicked off Thursday with the 6th Annual Mayor’s Black Pride Reception at City Hall and will run through Monday, Aug. 1.
And all weekend you can do good while having fun, as most events will be donating a portion of the weekend’s proceeds to support homeless LGBTQIA+ youth and people affected by HIV/AIDS through The Vision Community Foundation.
Pride organizers say this year’s events are designed to build safe spaces and provide much-needed support for Atlanta’s most vulnerable LGBTQIA+ populations.
See you in these Atlanta streets!
FRIDAY
4th Annual Black Excellence Influencers’ Dinner
Location: The Starling Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 188 14th St. NE
Naked Hustle The Annual All Girl Day Party
Location: Onyx Gentlemen’s Club, 1888 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Welcome to Pride Party “Be Sexy”
Location: Blue Martini, 3402 Piedmont Road NE
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
SATURDAY
Torchbearers Event: A Queer Legacy of Care Town Hall and Dance Party
Location: The Starling Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 188 14th St. NE
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Drag Brunch “Be Entertained” Featuring Stasha Sanchez
Location: Truth Midtown Restaurant and Lounge, 657 Antone St. NW
Time: Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Disco Heat: A Sylvester Musical Tribute
Location: The Atrium, 5479 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Pride Shakedown – Be Free Nightlife Party with Saucy Santana
Location: The Bank, 3120 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
SUNDAY
R&B Poetry and Mental Health & Wealth Brunch
Location: The Starling Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 188 14th St NE
Time: Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Starling Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 188 14th St NE
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
13th Annual Pure Heat Community Festival
Location: Piedmont Park
Time: Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Piedmont Park
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
MONDAY
Forever I Love Atlanta: The Annual All White Finale
Location: Opium, 990 Brady Avenue NW
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Just Vibe Twin Adult Field Day
Location: Piedmont Park
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
