Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Parade and Festival Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 Columbia, SC
Columbia is ready to celebrate, and you’re invited. Famously Hot SC Pride is a weekend of visibility, community, and celebration for South Carolinians and visitors from across the region. It’s part of Pride Week, October 11 to 18.
Friday, October 16 | Parade
Line the route or march with us as the Parade rolls through Main Street. Expect community groups, local businesses, performers, and plenty of color.
Parade steps off at 7 pm. Get there early to find parking and a great spot!
Friday, October 16 | Get Lit! Concert
Following the parade, join us for the GET LIT concert headlining David Archuleta and Drag Queens from Ru Paul’s Drag Race, including Phoenix, Kenya Pleaser, Juicy Love Dion, and Jane Don’t
Friday night | Meltdown Keep the energy going at the official Pride Parade after-party.
Capital Club – Tickets BA
Saturday, October 17 | Festival Spend the day on Main Street with live entertainment, local vendors, food and drink, and community organizations sharing resources and services.
Headliners include Betty Who, Phoenix, Morgan McMichaels, Gotmik, and Raja
Festival officially kicks off at noon until 9:30 PM
Saturday night | Aftermath Close out the weekend at the official Festival after-party at The Senate. Featured performances from Ryan McClure, Phoenix, Morgan McMichaels, Gotmik, and Raja
Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10pm.
Good to know
Tickets and full details at scpride.org
Elevate your pride experience with VIP: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=24189&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic_search
Bring your friends, your family, and your loudest outfit. All are welcome.
Date and time Friday, October 16, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, and Saturday, October 17, noon to 9:30pm
Location Blanding and Main Street, Columbia, SC, and 1200 Main Street
Ticket or info link scpride.org