Major Pride Parades in America:

1. New York City Pride

• Dates: Typically the last weekend of June; main events span over a week.
• Duration of Parade: The parade itself lasts about 6-8 hours.
• Attendance: More than 2 million participants and spectators annually.
• Vendors, Artists, Events: Extensive food, craft offerings, international artists, and a mix of picnics, parties, and the Pride Island music festival.

2. San Francisco Pride

• Dates: Last weekend of June.
• Duration of Parade: Around 4-5 hours.
• Attendance: Around 1.5 million people each year.
• Vendors, Artists, Events: Local and gourmet foods, major music acts, and a two-day festival featuring multiple entertainment stages.

3. Los Angeles Pride

• Dates: Typically the second weekend of June.
• Duration of Parade: Approximately 3-4 hours.
• Attendance: Approximately 200,000 attendees.
• Vendors, Artists, Events: Diverse food and apparel options, major music industry performers, and a focus on health and wellness.

4. Chicago Pride

• Dates: Last weekend of June for the parade, with events throughout Pride month.
• Duration of Parade: Around 2-3 hours.
• Attendance: Up to 1 million people.
• Vendors, Artists, Events: Local and festival foods, a variety of performances, and Pride in the Park music festival.

5. Atlanta Pride

• Dates: Held in October, typically on the second weekend.
• Duration of Parade: About 3-4 hours.
• Attendance: Over 300,000 attendees.
• Vendors, Artists, Events: Southern cuisine, local and national music acts, and a range of community and cultural events.

Lesser-Known Southern Pride Events:

Alabama:

• Rocket City Pride (Huntsville):

  • Dates: Typically in June.
  • Duration of Events: Events spread across a weekend.
  • Attendance: Around 5,000 attendees.
  • Events: Day and night events including a car parade and various performances.

• Central Alabama Pride (Birmingham):

  • Dates: Events throughout June, with the parade usually in the middle of the month.
  • Duration of Parade: Several hours, with week-long activities.
  • Attendance: About 15,000 participants.
  • Events: Educational workshops, a Pride prom, and a festival.

Tennessee:

• Tri-Cities Pride (Johnson City):

  • Dates: Usually in September.
  • Duration of Events: A full day of events.
  • Attendance: Approximately 4,000 people.
  • Events: Parade, music stages, and community awards.

• Knox Pride (Knoxville):

  • Dates: Usually in June.
  • Duration of Events: Weekend-long festivities.
  • Attendance: Over 20,000 attendees.
  • Events: Parade, concerts, a night market, and health screenings.
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Texas:

• Pride San Antonio:

  • Dates: Late June.
  • Duration of Parade: Several hours, with events lasting all day.
  • Attendance: Approximately 30,000 participants.
  • Events: A parade, festival with multiple stages, and family activities.

• Pride Galveston:

  • Dates: Early June.
  • Duration of Events: Weekend-long celebration.
  • Attendance: Around 10,000 visitors.
  • Events: Beach bash, parade, and family day.

Georgia:

• Savannah Pride:

  • Dates: Usually in October.
  • Duration of Events: Typically one day.
  • Attendance: Around 15,000 attendees.
  • Events: Festival with performances, a VIP lounge, and a historic parade.

• Augusta Pride:

  • Dates: Late June.
  • Duration of Parade: A few hours, with events spanning several days.
  • Attendance: Nearly 13,000 people annually.
  • Events: Pride Night Out, parade, festival, and concerts.