Charlotte, NC.- The Pride Festival and Parade will return to Uptown Charlotte on August 17 and 18, 2024, with Charlotte Pride Week events leading up to the main event.
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— Charlotte Pride (@cltpride) August 14, 2024
Charlotte Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ organizations in the southeastern United States and the festival is a huge event for Charlotte.
Charlotte Pride Week
Charlotte Pride Week is held from August 9-16. This weekend, the celebration will take place on the 17th and 18th.
- Charlotte Pride Festival: Saturday, August 17, 2024: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Charlotte Pride Parade: Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Read also: Charlotte Pride is back this weekend
The festival area is along Tryon Street between Good Samaritan Way and Fourth Street.
Main stage on Saturday
- 12:15 pm: Opening ceremony
- 1:00 pm hours: Catherine
- 1:30p.m: Maggie Lowe
- 1:45 p.m.: Camden Kawaii
- 2:00 pm: Standing up for rights at Charlotte Pride
- 2:15 pm: Queen City Drag Revue with Ciara Monet, Mania, Ava Gemini and RC Cola
Read also: Charlotte Pride Job Fair
- 2:45 pm: Standing up for rights at Charlotte Pride
- 3:00 p.m.: MkX
- 3:45 pm: Standing up for rights at Charlotte Pride
- 4:00 pm: DJ Ghost presents “The Future Icons Revue” with Xa’Mona, Indica Gemini, Sincere L’Etoile, Xinaja, Thee Luna Koke and Gerem3
- 5:00 pm: Elsewhere modern
- 6:30 p.m.: Reyna Roberts
- 8:00 p.m.: Slayyyter
- 9:00 pm: Baby Tate
- 10:00 p.m.: Bob la Drag Queen
Main stage on Sunday
- 3:00 pm: Charlotte Pride and Charlotte Black Pride Drag Queen Courts
- 4:00 p.m.: Jurnee
- 5:00 p.m.: Paula Cole
Community Stage on Saturday
- 12:15 pm – 7:00 pm: DJ MoreBreaksPlz
- 12:30 pm: Standing up for rights at Charlotte Pride
- 12:40 pm: Time Out Youth Talent Showcase
- 1:15 pm: Standing up for rights at Charlotte Pride
- 1:45 pm: Standing up for rights at Charlotte Pride
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Charlotte Pride Drag Competition
Read also: Charlotte Pride Job Fair Returns
Community stage on Sunday
- 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Charlotte Pride Parade Preview
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Charlotte Pride Parade
You can also see the rest of the schedules and activities of the day at this link.
Charlotte Pride Parade
The Charlotte Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additionally, you can walk down Tryon Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Be sure to arrive early to get a spot.
Charlotte Pride Parade and Festival Map
Light Rail to Charlotte Pride Parade and Festival
These are convenient stops on LYNX
- Brooklyn Village Station
- 3rd Street Station
- Charlotte Transportation Center
- 7th Street Station
You should also keep in mind that to get to all the places, you will have to walk a couple of blocks. You can park at several stations north and south of Uptown Charlotte. Check out this LYNX station map.
Finally you are invited to see photos of previous parades here.
Video: Pride 2022
