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6/01/2009 - 6/30/2009Atlanta Pride
Atlanta,
United States
Each year an estimated 300,000 revellers fill the streets of Atlanta for the loudest and brashest party of the year, the Atlanta Pride. Promoting unity, visibility and self-esteem among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people, the Atlanta Pride is a street party to which everyone is invited. Held over a three-day weekend in June, the pride features live music, dancing, art and craft markets, food and drink stalls and public speakers. One of the highlights of the festival that always draws huge crowds is the colourful parade through the heart of Atlanta which sets off at about 1300 on the Sunday from the MARTA Civic Center Station.
Themes:
Dance
, Entertainment
, Gay & Lesbian
, Exhibitions
, Spectacle
, Art & Literature
, Culture
, Music
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free to spectate.
Where: Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park is approximately 3km (2 miles) northeast of downtown Atlanta. The park runs along 10th Street (a block west of 10th and Monroe Avenue to a block east of 10th and Piedmont Avenue) and Piedmont Avenue (12th and Piedmont to just before 15th and Piedmont) in midtown Atlanta
Atlanta, United States
Getting there:
Rail: The nearest station is the Midtown Station.
Contact Information:
Atlanta Pride
20 Executive Park West
Suite 2019
Atlanta
Georgia (US State)
United States
Telephone: +1 (404) 929 0071.
Email: info@atlantapride.org
Website: www.new.atlantapride.org
