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Charleston Pride Parade - October 17th, 2026 at 9AM

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We are excited to be hosting the Charleston Pride Parade on October 17th at 9 AM. We strive to highlight the uniqueness and diversity of our community. All are welcome to help spread love and queer joy. We will begin marching down Ann Street to King Street, then right on to King Street, and stop at Market Street, starting at 9 am. The area at Marion Square will include an MC to highlight groups as they pass and an ADA seating area. We can't wait to see everyone on the streets. 

This year's Grand Marshal is the College of Charleston Special Collections: SC LGBTQ+ Collection

SC LGBTQ+ Collection

The SC LGBTQ+ Collection identifies, preserves, and elevates the stories and history of the LGBTQ+ community in South Carolina. The SC LGBTQ+ Collection is part of the Special Collections and Archives division of the College of Charleston Libraries. 

Visit them at http://libguides.charleston.edu/lgbtq.

NEED SOMEWHERE TO STAY? Starlight Motor Inn - Charleston Pride's Official Hotel of Pride

Starlight Motor Inn

Use the discount link or the code PRIDE can be used for a 5% discount on all hotel rooms when booked directly from their website or over the phone.  The discounted rate is available for bookings on October 16-17th, 2026.

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Walking and Wheeling Entry - 50 members

STARTS: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
ENDS: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM

$65 entrance fee is for groups of 1 to 50 people. For walking groups larger than 50, please select 2 walking groups or more based on the number of walking groups. Entry fee is non-refundable.


Walking and Wheeling Tickets

$65.00

Vehicle Entry

STARTS: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
ENDS: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
This entry covers 1 vehicle and up to 5 walking members. For additional walkers select the walking entry registration. Entry fee is non-refundable.

$115.00

Float Entry

STARTS: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
ENDS: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM

This entry covers 1 float and up to 10 walking members. For additional walkers select the walking entry registration. Entry fee is non-refundable.

 

$165.00

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Student Lead Group

STARTS: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
ENDS: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Student Lead Group

STARTS: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
ENDS: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Student-led groups can walk in the parade for free. Please reach out to tech@charlestonpride.org for your code. 

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Charleston Pride 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Charleston Pride will begin at 9am. Parade will begin at Ann and King and come down to King and Market. Join us rain or shine and whole lot of rainbows. 

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Charleston Pride Festival at Building 64. Free, family-friendly event with day jammed packed with art, community, performances, and love. 

7:00 PM - 12:00 PM

The After Party - The Official Afterparty for Charleston Pride at Building 64

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