Other notables include Rita Orr, Gurufish, Justin Utley and the Maria Gabriella Band.Ī bonus for the city that comes amid an economic downturn is the projected financial windfall. Musical performers include R&B artist Crystal Waters, dance music diva Kristine W, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, and Andy Bell of Erasure. Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy the park fair, a health expo and a cultural and historic exhibit. As in many years past, it turns east onto 10th Street and continues to the Charles Allen Gate entrance of Piedmont Park. From there, the route traverses Ralph McGill Boulevard to Peachtree Street north. on the streets near the Civic Center MARTA Station, and step-off is at 1 p.m. The point is to see who we are, get to know us and learn it’s OK to be LGBT and out.”Īccording to Freedman, the Pride Parade will boast more than 200 entries, among them floats, cars, walking contingents and live music. “You can march in the parade with groups like PFLAG and others, or you can watch from the sidewalks. “The parade always attracts a lot of people and a lot of attention,” Freedman continued. It’s fun for families and fun for anybody who wants to take part,” Freedman said.
