After an incredible 2023 Pride season, Charlotte’s largest street festival and parade returns to Uptown Charlotte! From our roots 50 years ago, when early gay rights leaders first attempted organizing in Charlotte, to our first Gay Pride Day in 1981, to the founding of Charlotte Pride and our first event in 2001 — we are so excited to celebrate again with you all the ways our community has grown and triumphed. From 2,000 attendees in 2001 to a record-breaking 275,000 at last year’s event, the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade returns again to the streets of Uptown Charlotte as we celebrate 20+ years of Charlotte Pride and more than 40 years of Pride legacy in the Queen City.
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 their electrifying performances on the Charlotte Pride Main Stage! Save the date and join us for a day of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments!