When is gay pride in atlanta 2022
Atlanta gay pride festival, iconic gay bar refund post-Covid
Atlanta's gay celebration festival is returning after a two-year Covid hiatus.
The city's last two homosexual pride celebrations were held virtually as the pandemic halted festivals worldwide.
This weekend, however, large crowds are expected in the city’s Midtown neighborhood.
A parade is scheduled for Sunday, with other celebrations Friday through Monday.
Also returning is the iconic gay bar The Atlanta Eagle, which after years became a Covid business casualty.
Owner Richard Ramey is reopening the business in a new location.
“As I closed down November two years ago, and I sat there and told everybody bye, I told them that they were leaving but it was temporary," Ramey said. "And for me to be able to fulfill this promise is just beyond words.”
The Atlanta Eagle was an LGBTQ group gathering spot on Ponce de Leon Avenue for decades.
It's moving into a building formerly occupied by other gay bars, most recently Midtown Moon and Burkhart's, in Midtown's Ansley Square.
The bar is re-opening on Saturday as visitors fr
Wednesday, October 5
Pup Parade & Warp Zone @ The Heretic, 10 pm
Gear Evening Pride Edition @ The Hideaway, pm
Thursday, October 6
[Highlight with graphic] Art + Pride @ Basik Spaces, 5 pm
An evening of creativity, art + song. Shop the curated night market, savor great bites, and complimentary cocktails.
Deep South Golden Hour Self-acceptance Kickoff @ Hotel Clermont, 6 pm
Country Pride Edition @ The Heretic, 8 pm
Pride Weekend Warm-up w/ Alex Acosta & Karlitos @ Future Atlanta, 9 pm – 4 am
Friday, October 7
Pride On The Square @ Colony Square, pm
Atlanta Pride Presents Cocktails with Queens @ The Hideaway, 6 pm
[Highlight with graphic] Pride Kickoff @ Georgia Aquarium, pm
Celebrate Pride in award-winning style at Georgia Aquarium with headlining DJS Guy Scheiman (Tel Aviv), DJ Mark Dennis (Los Angeles), and introducing DJ Alexis Curshe (Atlanta-Deep South).
The Eagle Cabaret Celebration Edition w. Myah Ross Monroe & Cast @ The Atlanta Eagle, pm
Pride Kick Off After Party w. Joe Gauthreaux @ The Heretic, 9 pm – 3 am
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Atlanta Pride Weekend to main attraction concerts, parade, plays and art exhibitions
Colony Square in Midtown will have harmony, drag queens, food, and more Oct. 7 starting at 6 p.m. with DJ Yvonne Monet on the decks. Drag icon Brigette Bidet takes the stage at p.m., while complimentary bites will be on offer from Sukoshi, and True Life Wellness. See all the details here.
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