News Summary
The annual Augusta Pride festival will take place in downtown Augusta, marking its 15th anniversary. The event promotes diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community in the CSRA with various gatherings, performances, and educational resources. Notable dates coincide with the festival, highlighting significant achievements in LGBTQIA+ rights. Festivities include the President’s Soiree, a parade, and live music from artists. Attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early for a weekend filled with celebration and community support.
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The annual Augusta Pride festival will be celebrated in downtown Augusta during the last weekend of June, marking its 15th anniversary. This event fosters diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and reinforces a commitment to providing valuable resources year-round for individuals and families.
Significant dates align with this year’s festival, including the Presidential Military Pardon and the Marriage Equality Decision, as well as National HIV Testing Day. These milestones highlight the ongoing journey towards equality and acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The festivities will commence with the President’s Soiree on Thursday, June 26th. Following this, the Beats on Broad event will occur on Friday night, starting at 6 PM, featuring over 100 vendors and live music from various artists, including Betty Who.
On Saturday, June 28th, the Augusta Pride Parade will take place at 10 AM on Greene Street, setting the stage for an all-day celebration at the Augusta Common, where music performances will be hosted by notable personalities like A’keria C. Davenport from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Eric Who from The Voice. The festival will offer live entertainment, food vendors, and vital community resources, including free HIV testing and education.
General admission tickets for the Beats on Broad event are available for $19.37, with meet-and-greet tickets for Betty Who priced at $117.78. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to secure their participation in what is anticipated to be a vibrant weekend filled with celebration.
Additional events leading up to the festival on June 26th include a performance by the Savannah River Brass Works at Maude Edenfield Park at 7 PM, the Phoenix Wrestling Experience’s Ballpark Brawl at SRP Park at 6:30 PM, and a screening of Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel at the Morris Museum of Art at 6 PM, which will be followed by a reception at 7 PM.
On June 27th, families can enjoy a T-Rex Tea Party at the Nancy Carson Library. The festival will also feature a free showing of Dog Man at the Explore North Augusta’s Summer Series on June 28th at 7 PM, providing collaboration and engagement opportunities for families in the community.
The Candlelight Music Series will continue throughout the summer at the Augusta Common every Sunday, featuring the band Lady and the Gents on June 29th. For teenagers, Teen Movie Night will showcase Wonka at the Nancy Carson Library on June 30th at 6 PM.
Information about the festival, including event schedules, performances, and ticket purchases, may be accessed through official resources online.
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Additional Resources
- WJBF: Jennie – Augusta Pride Festival
- Wikipedia: LGBT Pride
- WRDW: 15th Annual Augusta Pride Festival
- Google Search: Augusta Pride
- Post and Courier: CSRA Events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: LGBT Rights
- Augusta Chronicle: Pride Month Celebration
- Google News: Augusta Pride Festival
