2013 Atlanta Pride weekend includes parade
The largest and most central event of Atlanta's Gay Pride Festival each year is undoubtedly the parade, which takes place Sunday, Oct. 13, beginning at 1 p.m. The parade begins at the Civic Center MARTA station, winds its way down Peachtree Street, turning down Tenth Street heading towards Piedmont Park.
Other 2013 Pride Highlights include:
• Atlanta Pride HIV/AIDS Vigil, Wednesday, Oct.9, at 7 p.m., St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta
• The Fifth Annual Official Atlanta Pride Kick-off Party, Friday, Oct/ 11 from 7 to 11:30 p.m at the Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta
• Pride Vendors Market, Piedmont Park, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Childrens' Tent, Near the playground and Greystone Pool House in Piedmont Park, Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• YoGaga Class, 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Piedmont Park Athletic Fields.
• Lambda Car Club Antique Car Exhibition, 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, Piedmont Park between the 12th Street and 14th Street Gates.
• "Colors: A Celebration!" Concert by Atlanta Freedom Bands, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Georgia Tech Center for the Arts
• Wreath Placing and Taps Ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m., Veterans Marker near the intersection of 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
• Atlanta Pride Parade, Sunday, Oct. 13, beginning at 1 p.m, starting at Civic Center MARTA and continuing down Peachtree Street to Piedmont Park.
