PRIDE 2026 SCHEDULED to
FRIDAY JUNE 12TH 6p-11p
The 13th Annual Columbus, Georgia LGBTQ Pride Festival kicks off Pride 2026 in true high‑fashion brilliance with COUTURE — a night celebrating raw talent, bold artistry, and the unstoppable spirit of our community.
Join us Friday, June 12th from 6 PM to 11 PM at Woodruff Riverfront Park for an unforgettable evening featuring electrifying performances by: • OXE’N — Published Recording Artist • Dr. Red — Comedian • Paris Sanchez — World‑Renowned Goddess of Entertainment • Aaron Thomas Bradley — The Quiet Ruin Artist • Rayshard — “Hey there, I’m Ray”
This year also marks the 10th Anniversary Pulse Nightclub Remembrance Ceremony at 9 PM, honoring the lives lost and reaffirming our commitment to love, unity, and resilience.
Presented by Colgay Pride, COUTURE is more than a show — it’s a celebration of identity, creativity, and the power of community standing together.
PRIDE FESTIVAL
PRIDE PARADE 0613 @ 11A
SATURDAY 2p & 6p SHOWS
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW 7p
BE SURE TO ATTEND BOTH
2026 Pride Parade Route and Information
2026 PRIDE PARADE INSTRUCTIONS
2026 PRIDE PARADE INSTRUCTIONS
Saturday, June 13th – Woodruff Riverfront Park, Uptown Columbus Lineup Begins: 10:30 AM Parade Step‑Off: 10:55 AM
To all Parade Participants,
Thank you for being part of the 13th Annual Columbus GA LGBTQ+ Pride Festival Parade. Your presence, your courage, and your visibility are what make this parade powerful. Below are your official instructions for lineup, route, conduct, and safety.
📍 LINEUP INFORMATION
- Lineup Time: 10:30 AM
- Location: Front Avenue & 9th Street
- Please arrive no later than 10:50 AM so we can organize groups, floats, vehicles, and walkers safely.
Police will be on-site to assist with lineup and traffic control.
🚶 PARADE STEP‑OFF
- At 10:55 AM, the police escort will begin leading the parade.
- We will move from Front Ave & 9th Street up toward Broadway.
🛣️ PARADE ROUTE
- Start at Front Ave & 9th Street
- Move with police escort toward Broadway
- Turn onto Broadway and walk north toward 13th Street
- At 13th Street, make the U‑turn
- Travel back down Broadway toward 9th Street
- Return to the festival grounds at Woodruff Riverfront Park
This route ensures maximum visibility, community engagement, and safety.
🌈 PARADE MESSAGE
This is YOUR parade. Walk with us. Drive with us. Play your instruments. Carry your flags. Show your pride. Show your courage. Show your joy.
Do not let yourself be erased. Do not stand alone. Stand with us.
📏 RULES & CONDUCT
To ensure a safe, family‑friendly parade for all:
- No nudity
- No vulgarity
- No hateful or aggressive behavior
- Respect police, volunteers, and fellow participants
- Keep pace with the parade flow
- Drivers must maintain slow, controlled movement at all times
- Walkers must stay clear of moving vehicles
- Children must remain supervised at all times
We appreciate your cooperation and your commitment to keeping Pride safe and welcoming.
💖 A MESSAGE FROM US
Each of you stepping forward this year shows bravery, unity, and love. This parade exists because YOU chose to show up. You are the heartbeat of Pride 2026.
Always be you. Always walk tall. Always walk proud. Happy Pride.
For questions or concerns, contact: Jeremy Hobbs – 706‑580‑6239 jeremy@colgaypride.org
2026 PRIDE PARKING
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE CLOSE TO PRIDE
PARKING INFORMATION
All parking for Pride 2026 is FREE in Uptown Columbus. Please use any of the nearby parking towers and garages, as there are several within easy walking distance of Woodruff Riverfront Park.
Do NOT park in the Vendor Parking Section. That area will be blocked off for festival traffic and operations.
If you plan to stay all day, avoid street parking. Street spaces have time limits and you may receive a ticket. Parking in a garage will keep you safe, covered, and ticket‑free.
Thank you, and Happy Pride! 🌈
WELCOME TO 2026 PRIDE MONTH
13th Annual Columbus Georgia Pride Pageant
Tonight is more than a pageant.
It is a declaration that we are still here — unbroken, unbowed, and unafraid.
We live in a time when books are being banned, identities are being erased, and the very freedoms promised to us are being chipped away in silence. But silence is not our destiny.
Every contestant on this stage is a reminder that we are human beings — breathing light, breathing air, deserving of dignity, safety, and joy.
This pageant, this community, and this moment exist because we refuse to go back into the shadows. We refuse to be erased. And we refuse to let complacency write our future.
Tonight, we celebrate resilience.
Tonight, we celebrate truth.
Tonight, we celebrate those who were Born to Reign.
Join us tonight for the 13th Annual Columbus Georgia Pride Pageant. It's Gonna Be a Fierce Act of Defiance Against All Those Who Say We Can't!
13th Annual Columbus Georgia Pride Festival
13th Annual Columbus Georgia LGBTQ Pride Festival
The claymation opens with a sweeping view of Woodruff Riverfront Park in Uptown Columbus, GA, glowing under summer skies.
A narrator’s voice welcomes viewers to the 13th Annual Columbus Georgia LGBTQ Pride Festival, themed “No One Erased, No One Alone.”
Friday Night — June 12
The scene transitions to a lively concert stage — music fills the air, drag performers sparkle, and the crowd dances under rainbow lights.
As the night deepens, the tone shifts to reverence for the Pulse Memorial Tribute, honoring lives lost and celebrating resilience through unity and love.
Saturday — June 13
Morning light rises over the park. The festival kicks off at 9:30 AM with speakers and advocates sharing messages of hope and equality.
At 11:00 AM, the Pride Parade bursts into motion — floats, flags, and families marching together in color and joy.
The day continues with a Memorial of Remembrance for those lost to AIDS and the trailblazers who paved the path we walk today.
Throughout the Day:
Three drag shows electrify the stage
Live music and entertainment keep the energy high
Food trucks, vendors, and art circles fill the park with creativity and flavor
Splash pad for kids ensures fun for all ages
And as evening falls, a grand finale show closes out the greatest Pride celebration Columbus has ever seen.
Event Details:
Woodruff Riverfront Park, Uptown Columbus GA
Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
Admission: FREE for the festival
Presented by:
Colgay Pride of Columbus GA
Always Be You.
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