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SAVANNAH, Ga. () – The vibrant Savannah Pride Festival is just around the corner.
Prepare yourself for the 2025 “Illuminate” celebration, scheduled to light up Forsyth Park on October 25 and 26.
Attendees are invited to don their most dazzling Barbie-inspired outfits and join in the fun on the lawn, complete with themed beverages, props, and live entertainment. A costume contest will be held to crown the most inventive look.
News 3 caught up with Michael Bell, the Director of the Savannah Pride Center, and Magnolia Minxx, the Event Producer for Savannah Pride, to discuss the exciting line-up of events:
Saturday, October 25
- Neurosensitive/Accessibility Pride Vendor Market – Noon to 2 p.m.
- Play Zone (Slide, obstacle course, bounce house) – Noon to 6 p.m.
- Opening Ceremony – 2 to 2:15 p.m. (Main stage)
- Savannah Pride Vendor Market – 2 to 11 p.m. (Savannah Pride Market)
- Drag Queen Story Time – 3 to 4 p.m. (Secondary stage)
- Drag Performances – 3 to 8 p.m. (Main stage)
- Illuminate Glow Party with DJ Nebula Beatz – 8 to 11 p.m. (Main Stage)
- Official Savannah Pride After Party at Club One – 11 p.m. (Oct. 25) to 3 a.m. (Oct. 26)
Sunday, Oct. 26
- Official Savannah Pride After Party at Club One – 11 p.m. (Oct. 25) to 3 a.m. (Oct. 26)
For more information on the schedule of events, follow them on Instagram!
The festival is free for anyone to attend, but there is a Patrons of Pride Pass for those who want to take advantage of an open bar or unlimited mocktails, soda and water.
The pass will offer endless drinks on Saturday and Sunday in the park, plus a Savannah Pride swag bag.
For more information on the Savannah Pride Center and the 25th anniversary festival, visit here.
