Monday: Advocacy 101 with ACLU of SC

What’s happening to the LGBTQ community is a targeted attack being executed through policy and legislative control. The bad news? 2024 is not going to be an easy legislative session either. The good news? Advocacy, dialogue, and community building still works! Join SC Pride and ACLU of SC for an interactive and meaningful overview of advocacy – the process, the strategy, and the practical next steps. Get the tools you need to stay engaged and push back against hateful legislation that is harmful to our community!

WHEN: Monday, October 16th, 6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: The Haven, 1314 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201. The event space is located at the corner of Rosewood and Assembly directly across from the State Fairgrounds. The entrance is right before the bridge. The entire building is covered in a mural.

Tuesday: Our Queer Histories - Poetry Readings with Historic Columbia

Join Historic Columbia and SC Pride for an evening of poetry from the contributors of Writing Our Queer Histories: South Carolina writers explore LGBTQ+ histories in the archive and beyond. Following select readings from the small booklet, Ed Madden (City of Columbia Poet Laureate, 2015-2022), will engage fellow poets in a discussion about the power of the archive in queer history and how learning about past protests, parties, and SC Prides impacted their writing. Attendees will receive a free copy of the small booklet Writing Our Queer Histories, compiled and edited by Ed Madden and made available courtesy of Historic Columbia through a generous donation by Joseph Bruce.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17th, 6:00-7:30pm. Seating is limited and is available inside and on the patio. Please arrive at 6:00pm to secure a spot.

WHERE: Curiosity Coffee, 2327 Main Street. Parking is available in the lot on the north side of the building.

Wednesday: Pride Night at the Nick

Join Nickelodeon Theater and SC Pride for an unforgettable evening of celebration and empowerment at Pride Night at The Nick! A documentary screening of Paris is Burning, a documentary of New York’s drag scene in the 1980s, followed by a Rocky Horror Drag Show!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th; Paris is Burning (doors open at 5:30 and the film starts at 6:00); Rocky Horror Drag Show (show starts at 8:00)

WHERE: Nickelodeon Theater, 1607 Main Street. Downtown parking is available at street meters and parking garages.

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Thursday: Pre-Festival Party at PTs 1109

Join us at PT’s 1109 on Thursday night for the Pride Kickoff Party Talent Search @10pm. Kick off this year’s pride weekend and enjoy performances by Anaya Devore, Carla Cox, and Dorae Saunders throughout the night while some of the city’s newest up-and-coming talent compete for a cash prize. The talent search is open to any kind of talent and the winner is picked based on crowd applause so bring all your friends out to cheer you on! Must sign up backstage by 9:30 pm.

WHEN: Thursday, October 19th, 9:00pm

WHERE: PTs 1109, 1109 Assembly Street

Friday: Get Lit Night Parade & Concert

The Get Lit! Night Concert & Parade returns to Main Street!

On the Smirnoff Main Stage, from RuPaul’s Drag Race

Phoenix
Kornbread “The Snack” Jete
LaLa Ri
Detox
Naysha Lopez

And special guest CeCe Peniston

Don’t miss the concert and festivities right after our nighttime Parade! Festivities start at 6:00, the parade starts at sundown (around 7:00), and we party into the night!

Saturday: Pride Festival & Aftermath

The South Carolina Pride Festival returns to Main Street!

On the Smirnoff Main Stage, from RuPaul’s Drag Race

Phoenix
Brooke Lynn Hytes
Jade Jolie
JUJUBEE

Reigning Outfest Champions

Mx. Outfest
Ms. Outfest
Mr. Outfest

And special guests

Daya Carter
Sean van der Wilt

Festivities start at noon and we party into the night!

Sunday: Pride Picnic and Church Service & Drag Brunch

Join us on Sunday for the Official SC Pride Worship Service. Sermon by SC Pride President Dylan Gunnels, then stay for the SC Pride Picnic

WHEN: 10:00 am on Sunday October 22nd

WHERE: Reformation Lutheran Church – 1118 Union Street, Columbia SC