Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade 2025

Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade 2025 returns to its new location at First Ward Park for Uptown Charlotte's largest street festival. This two-day cultural celebration features national, regional, and local entertainers, musicians, bands, and hundreds of participating vendor booths including art exhibits, local nonprofits, retailers, and food court. The festival includes specialized areas like the Youth & Family Zone, Health Fair, Neighborhood Market, CLT Black Pride Stage, and various accessibility accommodations. The parade on Sunday honors more than 50 years of LGBTQ Liberation and marks 25 years of Charlotte Pride, celebrating the 40+ year legacy of the Pride Movement in the Queen City.

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