Celebrate Pride at these Atlanta events and festivals

Even though Atlanta’s annual Pride festival isn’t until October, there’s still opportunities to mark LGBTQ+ Pride Month this month with the rest of the country.

If you’re looking to celebrate, here is a list of Pride-related events and festivals happening in and around Atlanta this month:

Drag Queen Story Time at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Come to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for an interactive storytime with Miss Terra Cotta Sugarbaker, a local drag queen. In addition, children will be able to learn about the Pride Flag and create rainbow arts and crafts. The event is held on the CMA stage.

Time: 3 p.m. June 4 and 5; Location: Downtown - 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW; Admission: $17.95, get tickets; Website: childrensmuseumatlanta.org; Contact: 404-659-5437

Atlanta Pride Run at Piedmont Park

For more than 30 years, the Atlanta Pride 5K Run has helped raise money and awareness for LGBTQ+ communities in the greater Atlanta area. This year’s event will take place in Piedmont Park and will offer both virtual and in-person options. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m., with check-in beginning at 7 a.m.

When you’ve finished the course — or simply decided it’s time to party — head to Guac y Margys Midtown for a post-race celebration.

Time: 8:30 a.m. June 5; Location: Midtown - 1320 Monroe Drive NE; Admission: $45+, get tickets; Website: frontrunnersatlanta.org

Come As You Are Festival: “The Sound Of Identity” screening

“The Sound Of Identity” is a historic, feature-length documentary about the first openly transwoman to headline a U.S. opera. Lucia Lucas, who plays Don Giovanni, breaks down social barriers, paving the way for other trans opera performers. Following the screening, Lucas will participate in a discussion with filmmaker James Kicklighter and Executive Producer Andy Kinslow.

Time: 7 p.m. June 13; Location: West Midtown - 999 Brady Avenue NW; Admission: Free, registration required; Website: outfronttheatre.com; Contact: 404-448-2755

Atlanta Braves Pride night

This year, the Atlanta Braves are celebrating Pride by selling special packages that include a game ticket for the June 22 game, access to the pregame party and a Pride tumbler to take home as a special souvenir.

Time: 7:20 p.m. June 22; Location: Cumberland - 755 Battery Avenue SE; Admission: packages from $35; Website: www.mlb.com

Atlanta Dream Pride weekend

Support the Atlanta Dream during their Pride weekend. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Lost N Found Youth, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that works to end LGBTQ+ homelessness.

Time: June 24-26; Location: College Park - 2330 Convention Center Concourse; Admission: $25+, get tickets; Website: dream.wnba.com

If you’re itching to show off your Pride in a parade before October, check out these events happening in Athens and Macon!

Athens Pride Parade

The Athens Pride and Queer Collective is proud to announce the first-ever Athens Pride Parade, which will take place in Downtown Athens on June 12th. Join in on the city’s historic moment and show your support for queer communities and progress. The parade will start near Creature Comforts on Hancock Street and end at Thomas Lay Park.

Time: 1:30 p.m. June 12; Location: Downtown Athens, Athens, GA 30601; Website: athenspride.org