Out Carolinas

02/20/2026

Celebrating 20 years - South Carolina Black Pride 2026
"20th Anniversary Theme: HOMECOMING
Because this isn’t just Pride… this is legacy.
This is culture.
This is community.
This is US."
June 21-28, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina Black Pride

02/12/2026

Boone Pride (NC) will be held on Saturday June 27, 2026. Show them your support and Follow them on FB for updates.

02/04/2026

The Outer Banks PrideFest is scheduled for May 30th, 2026.

"OBX Pridefest is our flagship fundraiser and includes a week of various events throughout the Outer Banks, produced by OBX Pride, Inc., a 501(c)3 local non-profit organization. Established in 2011, OBX Pride, Inc. our mission is to eliminate prejudices and discrimination toward the LBGTQ+ community, to encourage businesses to be LBGTQ-friendly, and to increase tourism to the OBX while honoring the diverse community. Pridefest week is all-inclusive and we welcome everyone.

The 15th Annual OBX Pride Week Kicks Off May 29th, 2026 and runs until May 31st, 2026. Secure your stay for a week full of events!

Saturday, May 30th is our FREE and family-friendly Pride Festival. All ages are welcome!"

Check their website for more details.

See the 2026 schedule for Outer Banks Pride Week. Events include ticketed parties and our free Pride Festival in Manteo on Sat, May 30th.

02/01/2026

It's February and time to begin planning your LGBTQ+ Pride adventures for 2026. Here are the dates we have so far...
Be sure to check our Festival page for updates.
https://outcarolinas.com/pride-festivals/

NC
Blue Ridge Pride - Sept 26
Charlotte Pride - Aug 15-16
Greensboro Pride - Sept 12
OBX Pride Week - May 29-31
Out! Raleigh - June 26-27
Sandhills Pride - June 13
MY Pride NC - June 27
Haywood Pride on Main - June 26-28
Pride Winston Salem - June 13

SC
Famously Hot SC Pride Outfest - June 6
Famously Hot SC Pride Revelry - Aug 1
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival - Oct 16-17
Pride in the P*e Dee - Oct 10
Park Circle Pride Week - June 2-7
Rock Hill Pride Week - June 14-20

A quick-reference guide to all major Pride festivals/events, sorted by location. Many LGBTQ+ Pride groups host one or more large annual social events, including festivals, parades, and concerts. Here is a list of all LGBTQ+ major Pride festivals/events across the Carolinas currently scheduled. This....

12/04/2025

A new year of LGBTQ+ Pride will be here soon, and we have already added couple of 2026 Pride events.
Watch for our updates on this webpage...
https://outcarolinas.com/pride-festivals/

06/02/2025

Sorry for our online absence over the past few weeks. We've been deleting anti-LGBTQ+ comments on FB and blocking hackers trying to access our website. When Pride approaches, all the idiots come out of hiding.
We are updating events now and hope to be caught up in a few days.

04/13/2025

The Haywood County Pride on Main Festival is scheduled for June 28th, 2025 from 10 AM until 10 PM near the Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville, NC.

04/10/2025

The LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Coast presents:

Family Pride Festival
June 28th, from 11 AM until 3 PM
Long Leaf Park, Wilmington, North Carolina

"If you’re dreaming of summer (we are) mark your calendars for our FAMILY PRIDE FESTIVAL!

We’re heading back to Long Leaf Park for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun! We will have both a non-profit craft area and (new this year) a vendor market!"

04/09/2025

The Town of Carrboro, North Carolina will hold two 2025 Pride Celebrations...

June 14th - ORGULLO LATINX
"Come out for local food trucks, drag shows, music, and crafts for the kids. This is a space to celebrate and share the diverse cultures, identities, and experiences of the local Latinx LGBTQ community."

June 27th- Carrboro Pride Dance Party
"Join for food, dance and frolicking on the lawn. Live drag show performances and music by WXYC Radio DJs. Food trucks, dancing and tables with resources, support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community."

https://townofcarrboro.org/2706/Pride-Month

04/06/2025

The annual Charleston Pride parade and festival will be held on October 11, 2025, which is also National Coming Out Day.
Watch for more details to be announced.
https://outcarolinas.com/pride-festivals/

03/26/2025

Coming up this weekend Mar 28-29...

Concert - One Voice Chorus of Charlotte (NC)
Concert - Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte (NC)
Concert - Greenville Gay Men's Chorus (SC)
Charleston Q***r Youth Prom - We Are Family (SC)
Catawba Valley Pride - Trans Pride 2025 (NC)

Check out our schedule of events at
https://outcarolinas.com/calendar/