Nashville hosts one of the largest Pride celebrations in the South, produced by Nashville Pride, with a full weekend of events at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The 2026 festival takes place June 22–23, bringing two days of music, drag, vendors, food trucks, and community programming to the heart of the city.
The Nashville Pride Parade steps off on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 AM, beginning at 8th Avenue & Broadway, traveling down Broadway past the honky‑tonks, and finishing near 1st Avenue, where shuttles and walking routes lead directly to the festival grounds. The parade is one of Nashville’s most attended annual events, drawing tens of thousands.
The Nashville Pride Festival runs:
- Saturday, June 22 — 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sunday, June 23 — 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Bicentennial Mall, featuring multiple stages, national headliners, drag showcases, a Youth Area, and a Trans Joy Zone. The festival’s skyline views and central location make it one of the most photogenic Pride settings in the region.
Nashville Pride blends Southern hospitality with a massive, modern festival footprint — a celebration of music, identity, and community visibility.
