The Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade returns to Uptown Charlotte in 2022!
August 20 — 21, 2022
One of the most unique LGBTQ celebrations in the U.S. southeast returns to the heart of Charlotte in August. We’ll kick-off our celebrations during Pride Month in June, partner with our community for celebrations in July, and cap it off in August with the largest annual parade in Charlotte, the Queen City of the Carolinas!
Celebrating 2020 and 2021 in 2022!
Charlotte Pride returns for a full-scale, in-person celebration as we mark our 20th anniversary and 40 years of Pride legacy in the Queen City.
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Event Details
Charlotte Pride Week – Aug. 12-19, 2022
Charlotte Pride Festival – Aug. 20-21, 2022
Charlotte Pride Parade – Aug. 21, 2022
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Get Involved!
Plan to march in the parade, apply for a festival exhibit space, let us know you’re interested in performing, and so much more!
Parade Applications
Submit your application for a float or marching contingent in the Charlotte Pride Parade.
Important Documents
Parade Frequently Asked Questions
Parade Rules & Regulations
Parade Fees/Price List
Parade Group Release Form
Parade Deadlines
Parade applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the following deadlines and notification dates:
Submit by Feb. 28 — Notice by March 15
Submit by March 31 — Notice by April 15
Submit by April 30 — Notice by May 15
Submit by May 31 — Notice by June 26
Submit by June 26 — Notice by June 30
FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 26, 2022
Festival Exhibit Spaces
Submit your application for an exhibit/vendor space at the Charlotte Pride Festival.
Important Documents
Vendor Frequently Asked Questions
Vendor Rules & Regulations
Festival Fees/Price List
Vendor Deadlines
Vendor/Exhibitor applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the following deadlines and notification dates:
Submit by Feb. 28 — Notice by March 15
Submit by March 31 — Notice by April 15
Submit by April 30 — Notice by May 15
Submit by May 31 — Notice by June 26
Submit by June 26 — Notice by June 30
FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 26, 2022
Festival Food Vendors
Food vendors must submit a separate application. All food vendor applications are due by April 30, 2022.
Important Documents
Vendor Frequently Asked Questions
Vendor Rules & Regulations
Festival Fees/Price List
Food Vendor Info
Food vendors are subject to applicable Temporary Food Establishment regulations established by the Mecklenburg County Health Department and are required to obtain a permit to serve food at the festival. The primary distinction is cooked v. prepared foods. Vendors selling only dipped ice cream, popcorn, candy apples, cotton candy, cakes/muffins, funnel cakes, etc. are considered snack vendors and should apply through the regular (non-food) vendor application. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
Charlotte Pride Neighborhood Market
Smaller vendors who want to showcase their arts, crafts, or other handmade goods are invited to exhibit in the Charlotte Pride Neighborhood Market. These spaces are very limited and are only open to vendors who are independent businesses or organizations. All applicants for the Neighborhood Market will undergo a screening process to ensure they are appropriate for this section of the festival. This vendor category is a unique opportunity for small creators. Learn more in our vendor application.
Entertainer Interest Form
Let us know you’re interested in performing at the Charlotte Pride Festival and other Charlotte Pride events!
Charlotte Pride Drag Pageant
Register to compete at the 2022 Charlotte Pride Drag Pageant, this year held as a special component of the festival!
Pride Week Events
Submit your own events for potential partnership and/or inclusion in our Charlotte Pride Week Calendar of Events
Champions of Pride
Nominate a community leader to be honored as one of our Champions of Pride or Charlotte Pride Parade Grand Marshals. Click the button below to learn more and see award categories and descriptions.
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