Charleston Pride

What to expect

• Party

  Charleston Pride Blue Party with Ava Clear

  Sat 8 Aug 8:00 PM

  Drag show hosted by Ava Clear with drink specials at Sweatman's Garden, raising money for Charleston Pride.

• Community

  Ice Cream Social with Charleston Pride

  Mon 17 Aug 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Back-to-school ice cream social fundraiser where 25% of proceeds are donated to Charleston Pride.

• Party

  Charleston Pride Purple Party with Kymmya Starr and Mercy Madison

  Sat 22 Aug 8:00 PM

  Purple Passion Party featuring drag and music hosted by Kymmya Starr and Mercy Madison, 21+ event.

• Party

  Pantheon: 90s & 2000s Dance Party

  Sat 5 Sep 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  NYC's hottest throwback dance party celebrating dance floor classics from the 90s and 2000s.

• Party

  Charleston Pride - Red Party

  Thu 10 Sep 8:00 PM

  Music, dancing, drinks, and Pride energy featuring performances by Medusa Chaos, Susu Serenity, and Bianca Moore Blak with DJ Trevor Dee.

• Film

  Sanctuary Documentary Screening

  Sat 12 Sep 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Award-winning documentary exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of faith and communities creating spaces of belonging, healing, and hope.

• Other

  Charleston Pride Pageant 2026

  Thu 17 Sep 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Jaw-dropping performances, fierce talent, and dazzling queens competing in Presentation, Evening Wear & Q&A, and Talent categories.

• Community

  Pitch a Friend with Charleston Pride

  Tue 13 Oct 7:00 PM

  Charleston Pride Week event where participants introduce single friends to the community through fun 3-5 minute slide presentations in a lighthearted celebration.

Charleston Pride takes place in Charleston, United States.

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