Every year during Labor Day weekend, Atlanta’s Black LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate, party, and honor the community’s rich history and activism. This year, organizations like Atlanta Black Pride, Pure Heat, and In The Life are bringing back their most popular events. So, clear your schedule and get ready to PARTY!
September 3–7, 2021
Black Gay Pride Parties
840ATL
Every night of Black Gay Pride weekend, 840ATL and In The Life Atlanta are hosting amazing parties, drag shows, and more, with after-hours parties from 3 to 10am every night. You can buy tickets at 840ATL.com. The schedule is as follows:
9/3: Fantasy Party from 10pm–3am
9/4: Erotic Show from 7–11pm, Boxers, Briefs, and Drawers Party from 11pm–3am
9/5: Brunch from noon–4pm, Happy Hour from 4–10pm, Drag Show from 10pm–3am
9/6: White Party from 3–10pm, LSS Weekly from 11pm–3am
9/7: Tip Out Tuesday from 11pm–3am
September 3-4, 2021
Virtual Film Festival
TBD
Atlanta Black Pride kicks off the weekend with a virtual film festival. For more information, visit AtlantaBlackPride.org.
September 3, 2021
“The Category is… DIVERSITY” Fashion Show
8pm
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
Presented by Sephora. For more information, visit AtlantaBlackPride.org.
September 3, 2021
SpeakFIRE, a Journey Through the Senses
11:30pm
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
Presented by Atlanta Black Pride and “Sex & Sensuality.” For more information, visit Atlanta BlackPride.org.
September 4, 2021
The Trans Life Awards 2021
3:30pm
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
Hosted by Atlanta Black Pride in conjunction with In The Life Atlanta, the Trans Life Awards honors individuals in Atlanta’s transgender community who work for the growth and enrichment of their peers and the memory of those whose lives were lost.
The reception begins at 3:30pm before the ceremony at 4:30pm. To learn more and register for this free event, visit AtlantaBlackPride.org.
September 4, 2021
LGBT Greek Awards Gala
7–10pm
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
Members of LGBTQ fraternities and sororities are invited to this special black-tie event. Tickets start at $37.50. For more information and tickets, visit AtlantaBlackPride.org.
September 4–5, 2021
Atlanta Black Pride Festival
11am–8pm daily
Central Park
Atlanta Black Pride celebrates 25 years with a free two-day outdoor festival with live musical performances on two stages, arts, food, celebrity guests, and more! Learn more about this event and others at AtlantaBlackPride.org.
September 5, 2021
Pure Heat Community Festival
Noon–8pm
Piedmont Park
This festival brings together Atlanta’s Black LGBTQ community and its allies with competition, entertainment, and education. The event includes food vendors, celebrity guests, local performers, dance competitions, giveaways, and live hair battles.
Pure Heat will host a slew of other parties and events throughout the weekend. Learn more at AtlantaBlackPrideLDR.com.
September 5, 2021
Ladies at Play’s Encore Bash
9pm–2:30am
Georgia Freight Depot
Celebrate Black Gay Pride weekend by partying the night away with DJ Nutty and DJ Boogie Luv spinning hip-hop, house, soul, and more! Buy your tickets at LadiesAtPlay.com.