Toast to Equality
June 1st - Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed
Raise your glass — Pride Month kicks-off with a party you don’t want to miss!
Join us on Sunday, June 1st at the Charleston Bus Shed for our 3rd Annual Toast to Equality — an unforgettable cocktail competition and celebration of community. 12 of Charleston’s top bars will go head-to-head to craft the Official Cocktail of Charleston Pride 2025!
GA TICKETS ARE FREE! A GA ticket gets you two drink samples from each bar, a vote in the competition, and access to a night full of music, mingling, and LGBTQIA+ pride.
VIP TICKETS ARE $50 and include an open bar with a craft beer option plus light bites.
Register for the Pride Parade
October 11th - King Street at 9AM
Registration is OPEN!
Join us for our annual Charleston Pride Parade as we march down historic King Street. The parade starts at 9 AM at the corner of Ann and King Street. Everyone is welcomed. Questions? Contact us at parade@charlestonpride.org.
Join us for Pride Festival
October 11th - The Refinery at 11AM
Vendor Registration is OPEN!
Our annual Charleston Pride Festival will be from 11 AM - to 5 PM. Come join us for art, entertainment, fun, food, and music as we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community. Food Trucks and Beer Garden onsite. This will be a family-friendly event with a dedicated family zone. Questions? Contact us at festival@charlestonpride.org.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship is a great way to promote your commitment to equal rights for all! The Charleston Pride Parade, Week, and Festival bring together thousands of participants and attendees to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community each year. These events provide a great opportunity to partner with local businesses, non-profits, and other LGBTQIA+ organizations whose mission is to bring awareness, promote diversity, and uplift the community. This year, Charleston Pride will be celebrating its 16th anniversary here in the Lowcountry and we would love to secure your support through Sponsorship!
Friends of Pride
Join our Friends of Pride program and support Charleston Pride for just $15 a month. Your monthly donation helps us host events, continue local partnerships, and cover essential costs—including our new shared office space with local LGBTQ+ organizations. Your $15 will help us honor 15 years of Charleston Pride!
Donate
Help Make Charleston Pride a Reality!
A lot of time, effort, and money goes into organizing and putting on Charleston Pride. Charleston Pride Festival, Inc is funded strictly through sponsors and funds raised at events.
Due to this fact, we have to raise money throughout the year in order for Charleston Pride to be successful. If you cannot make it to one of our fundraisers, you can now donate here! Also check out our monthly donor program, Friends of Pride.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the visibility of the LGBTQ community by educating society, honoring our heritage, advocating for our culture, and celebrating our diverse society.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to highlight the uniqueness and diversity of our community through distinct events throughout the year promoting our history and culture, including the annual Charleston Pride Parade and Festival.
