Nashville Pride

Nashville Pride 2025

Show off the LGBTQ+ community’s love, hope, and diversity—and of course, our commitment to having an amazing time in Nashville. This is the chance to promote, loudly and proudly, self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, and visibility where and when it counts.

Festival - June 28 - 29

Get ready for two jam-packed days of fun! Nashville Pride Festival takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The festival is bringing the heat with over 225 vendors, mouthwatering food trucks, three stages of non-stop live entertainment, a family-friendly zone, a youth area, and surprises around every corner. From 10 AM to 9 PM on Saturday and 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday, Nashville’s own LGBTQ+ talent will shine bright across multiple stages—serving up everything from soul-stirring vocals to dance-worthy beats.

Want to level up your Pride experience? The VIP area’s got you covered with tasty food options, a dedicated bar (yes, please!), and a front-row view of the Main Stage magic. Because if you’re gonna celebrate Pride, why not do it in style!

Parade - Saturday, June 28

Get ready, Nashville—because the Pride Parade is coming in hot on Saturday! Kicking off at 10 am at 2nd and Union, this glitter-fueled spectacle features over 100 floats, fabulous vehicles, marching bands, dancers, and a rainbow of radiant humans ready to turn the streets into a celebration.

From drag royalty to dancing bears, glam squads to glittered-up grandmas, the parade struts down the iconic Broadway, lighting up the stretch between 8th and 2nd Avenues with pure joy and unapologetic pride. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s so Nashville.

Nashville Gay Bars

Downtown / Midtown

Tribe

A long-time fave with good vibes, strong drinks, pub grub, and nightly antics—think trivia, 2-for-1s, and show tunes that’ll have you belting on a Sunday. Young crowd, big energy, always a blast.

Play

Tennessee’s biggest LGBTQ+ club brings the party with drag shows (yes, RuPaul queens included), DJ-fueled dance floors, and an under-21 welcome mat. Diverse, electric, and always poppin’.

Frankie J’s

Laid-back, Mexican-themed queer bar serving margs, tequila, and themed fun like BBQs, brunches, and trivia nights. Chill vibes, 30+ crowd, and your new go-to for catching up with your crew.

East Nashville

Golden Pony

Stylish and inclusive, this elevated spot serves craft cocktails (hello, Paloma!) and delicious bites. Patio season? This is your place. Trendy crowd, mostly late 20s and up.

Lipstick Lounge

Queer woman haven, all are welcome! Expect killer live music, drag with attitude, karaoke, and dangerously good drinks. Warm, wild, and wildly welcoming.

Canvas

Neighborhood bar with an artsy twist—drag, Latin nights, Tex-Mex munchies, and “Eagle” leather parties every last Saturday. Cashless bar, so don’t forget your card!

Bottom Line

Whether you're gay or lesbian, trans or bi, queer or questioning, friend or bestie, you and yours should come as you are! After all, diversity in gender, sexuality and inclusivity is what makes PRIDE so incredible year after year. Can't wait to see you and your friends in the streets of "Music City" to help celebrate another year of Pride weekend Nashville!