Pride Charlotte Festival
When is Pride 2012?
Where will the Pride Charlotte Festival be held?
When is Pride 2013?
How do I volunteer for Pride Charlotte?
Are tickets or admission required for the Pride Charlotte Festival?
Where can I find parking?
Is the event accessible?
Are pets allowed at your event?
Do you recycle at your event?
Pride Charlotte funding
Who funds/pays for Pride Charlotte?
Where does the money from Pride Charlotte go?
How can I contribute to the Pride Charlotte Festival?
Vendors, Events, Pageants, Misc
How can I register as a vendor at the festival?
How can I advertise with Pride Charlotte?
How can my organization or business plan an event with/for Pride Charlotte?
I want to participate in a pageant. Where do I learn more?
I have a comment or feedback. Where can I submit my concerns?
What is the history of the Pride Flag and what do the colors mean?
When is Pride Charlotte 2012?
Pride Charlotte Week is August 19-26, 2011, a full week of events and activities sponsored by Pride Charlotte and other LGBT community organizations in Charlotte. The Pride Charlotte Festival is on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, 2012. Festival hours are to be announced.
Where will the Pride Charlotte Festival be held?
The festival will be held along S. Tryon St. in Uptown, between 3rd St. and Stonewall St. See a map below.
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When is Pride 2013?
We are in the process of finalizing dates and details for Pride Charlotte activities in 2013. Stay tuned to pridecharlotte.com for updates.
How do I volunteer for Pride Charlotte?
Click the button below to visit our VolunteerSpot schedule for more information on volunteering, including a volunteer application you can fill out online. We need help in a lot of different areas and volunteering can be a fun way to contribute to the community and meet new friends.
Are tickets or admission required for the Pride Charlotte Festival?
The Pride Charlotte Festival is free. Other events during Pride Week may charge a fee, depending on venue. More details and information regarding Pride Week events, including any admission costs, will be updated as it becomes available.
Where can I find parking?
The Pride Charlotte Festival is held in Uptown Charlotte. There are numerous parking lots and garages scattered around the festival area. Please check back soon for updates., including recommended decks and lots and a map of area parking options.
Is the event accessible?
Yes. The Pride Charlotte Festival is located on public property and most all venues will be handicap accessible.
Are pets allowed at your event?
Pets are discouraged at the Festival site because of our location in Uptown, a lack of grassy areas and the expected crowds. Thank you for your understanding.
Do you recycle at your event?
Yes. We will have recycling bins set up throughout the festival area.
Who funds/pays for Pride Charlotte?
Pride Charlotte is a project of the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte. We are supported by organizations, businesses and individuals who are committed to visibility and diversity in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
Where does the money from Pride Charlotte go?
Eighty percent of proceeds and sponsorships to Pride Charlotte go to the operation and staging of the Festival. Any remaining proceeds benefit the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte and its’ programs.
How can I contribute to the Pride Charlotte Festival?
You can contribute to Pride Charlotte in several ways, including by volunteering, sponsoring or by donating money. Online donation forms will be coming soon.
How can I register as a vendor at the festival?
Please consult our vendors page for detailed vendor information. Please note: Food vendors should contact Pride at vendors@pridecharlotte.com for more information on vendor application and registration. Thank you.
How can I advertise with Pride Charlotte?
Pride Charlotte publishes our annual Pride Guide prior to our festival. Advertising opportunities are available. Contact our development chair at sponsors@pridecharlotte.com for more detailed information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
How can my organization or business plan an event with/for Pride Charlotte?
Your organization or business can partner with us to plan a third-party event with Pride Charlotte. We are finalizing means to assist in the community partnership process.
I want to participate in a pageant. Where do I learn more?
Pride Charlotte has decided not to host an official Pride Charlotte Pageant for 2012.
I have a comment or feedback. Where can I submit my concerns?
You can submit comments, suggestion and feedback via our Feedback form.
What is the history of the Pride Flag and what do the colors mean?
The rainbow flag was first used to symbolize gay pride and diversity by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker and the original was hand-dyed. It first flew in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. The flag consisted of eight stripes and Baker assigned specific meaning to each of the colors: hot pink = sex, red = life, orange = healing, yellow = sunlight, green = nature, turquoise = magic, blue = serenity, violet = spirit. As of 2006, it currently consists of six colored stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. It is most commonly flown with the red stripe on top, as the colors appear in a natural rainbow. The rainbow flag, sometimes called the freedom flag, has been used as a symbol of gay pride and gay rights since the 1980s. (Source: www.bostonpride.org/about/faq/)
Last updated: May 3, 2012
