2026 Charlotte Pride Passport
Expiration: Aug 16th 2026
The Queen City is celebrating Charlotte’s Pride Festival and Parade with the brand-new Charlotte Pride Passport, which allows patrons to their level up their festival fun with prizes. Join to celebrate the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ community and support the people and businesses that make Charlotte one of the region’s most welcoming destinations. Procure the Charlotte Pride Passport and earn points by checking in at Charlotte Pride event locations to qualify.
Included Venues
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Saturday, August 15, 12pm-10pm
Uptown Charlotte's largest street festival is your opportunity to connect with LGBTQ resources, entertainment, and community!
Charlotte Pride's two-day cultural festival includes a variety of national, regional, and local entertainers, musicians, bands, and hundreds of participating vendor booths, including art exhibits, local nonprofits, retailers, a food court, and more!
Sunday, August 16
Festival: 12pm-6pm
Uptown Charlotte's largest street festival is your opportunity to connect with LGBTQ resources, entertainment, and community!
Charlotte Pride's two-day cultural festival includes a variety of national, regional, and local entertainers, musicians, bands, and hundreds of participating vendor booths, including art exhibits, local nonprofits, retailers, a food court, and more!
Sunday, August 16, 1-4p
Join us in Uptown on Sunday for Charlotte's largest annual parade, paying tribute to more than 50 years of LGBTQ Liberation.
Saturday, August 15, 12p-8pm.
Alcohol service ends at 7pm. Food served from 2pm - 6pm.
Located the corner of 8th St and N. Brevard St. at First Ward Park. Access the air-conditioned VIP lounge, complimentary beer, wine, catered treats, special activities, VIP parade stands, and VIP main stage viewing area presented by McDonald’s. More info on VIP HERE.
Sunday, August 17, 12pm-6pm
Alcohol service ends at 5pm
Located the corner of 8th St and N. Brevard St. at First Ward Park. Access the air-conditioned VIP lounge, complimentary beer, wine, catered treats, special activities, VIP parade stands, and VIP main stage viewing area presented by McDonald’s. More info on VIP HERE.
Sunday, August 9, 4pm- 6pm
Join us as speakers from different spiritual backgrounds share their experiences.
Please join us for the 2026 Charlotte Pride Interfaith Service on Sunday, August 9th, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Plaza Midwood.
PROUD OUT LOUD: Many Paths, One Affirmation.
Speakers will include:
Rev. Erica Saunders (Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America)
Rev. Rayvon Moore (Chaplain at Givens Aldersgate and Atrium Health)
Rev. Dr. Amy Rio (Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church)
Refreshments with community to follow the service. Kosher and vegan options will be available.
Thursday, August 13, 7p
The Charlotte Pride Drag Pageant is a gender-inclusive pageant for contestants who believe in the power and importance of community service. Our pageant winners are more than just titleholders. They live and breathe the spirit of Pride. They envision a world in which all LGBTQIA+ people are affirmed, respected, and included, free from any discrimination, rejection, or prejudice. They commit their volunteer work, time, energy, and talent to the Charlotte Pride mission to enrich, empower, strengthen, and make more visible the lives and experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
This year's Charlotte Pride Pageant continues our more than 20-year-long tradition of pageants that center inclusion and visibility. Each titled contest this year is open to all performers regardless of gender.
Up to three winners will be selected: Mx. Charlotte Pride, Miss Charlotte Pride, and Mr. Charlotte Pride. Winners will serve as the 2026 Charlotte Pride Court.
Saturday, August 15
Charlotte Black Pride will be will be partying it up at the brand new Charlotte Black Pride Stage & Dance Tent. Come dance and join the party! Located at North Brevard Street near First Ward Park.
Saturday, August 15, 1pm-6pm
Flourish: A celebration of LGBTQ Arts & Culture @ The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Join us as LGBTQ performing and fine arts groups serenade us with their talent. Stay for spoken word artists, LGBTQ short films, and more. This free, air-conditioned space is perfect for those needing a break from the heat!
Sunday, August 16
Charlotte Black Pride will be will be partying it up at the brand new Charlotte Black Pride Stage & Dance Tent. Come dance and join the party! Located along North Brevard Street.