We’re thrilled to announce Wake Forest’s Inaugural Pride Fest, a celebration of diversity, love, and acceptance. Join us for a day of festivities, live performances, and community unity. There is something for the whole family!
Pride Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the festival section of East Owen Avenue and most of Brooks Street.
DJ Gina will start the music at 11 a.m. followed by the Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus at 12:30 p.m. The Wake Forest Pride Kickoff will happen at 1 p.m. John Pavlovitz will take the stage at 1:30 followed by the School of Rock at 2:30 and Mary Selvidge at 4:15 to close out the day. The stage will be at the intersection of East Owen and Brooks.
The Kids Zone with bouncy tents and other attractions will be set up in the parking lot near the stage
There will be numerous vendors in tents along Brooks Street, and the food trucks will be in the parking area behind Fidelity Bank.
Sponsors include Peaches PhotoBooth, Blue Water Spa, Renewal by Anderson, Breyta Psychological Services, Oak City Fibers, Alchemy Hot Yoga, Cameron & Furman Certified Public Accountants, True You Studio, Jubilation Spa, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest Coffee, Wegmans, ASCH Counseling nd Development, Azura, WFCC Disciples of Christ, Carolina Therapy Solutions, the Knotty Sheep, Wake Forest Listening Room, Magpie & Crow Video Games & More, Broadsides. MB Homes, Christy Johnson Photography and The Yoga Loft.
There is ample free parking on nearby streets and in marked parking lots.
The organizers still need volunteers.
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Looking forward to it! Should be a fun day!
Can’t wait to go celebrate!