Friendly Like Me and Atlanta Pride are proud to present the second annual Atlanta Pride Accessibility Guide.
One of the largest Pride celebrations on the East Coast, Atlanta Pride is a true destination, drawing people from all over the country and 2024 will be no exception. Over 300,000 festival-goers are expected by the City of Atlanta over the weekend of October 12-13, 2024.
Intentionally planned with accessibility as a priority, Steven Igarashi-Ball's talented team worked with us to highlight the many accessibility amenities available at 2024's Pride Festival and Parade.
To make your trip even better (!!!), we've curated an awesome collection of Friendly and Accessible businesses shown below that are in and around Pride--from coffee shops, bars, and hotels, to nearby museums. Know Before You Go with the Friendly Like Me App and get to know Accessible Atlanta! You can use it to review places and tell business owners about the amenities you need. The Friendly Like Me App is Available for download at your Apple App or Google Play Stores.
The Atlanta Pride Parade, steps off Sunday, October 13th at 12 noon from the Atlanta Civic Center MARTA Station. Get there early, (we recommend by 9:30am) to find a spot to watch the parade.
Volunteers wear colored shirts with their roles written on the back.
If there is a health or safety need contact the nearest volunteer. They can connect you with a police officer or member of our EMS team with <Grady Health System.> The festival will have a 911 operations unit on-site. Emergency medical crews will assess medical situations and provide care or call for an ambulance.
MARTA offers mobility transport for free to qualified riders. Click here for more information.
Every bank of restrooms (port-a-potties noted on the map) will have at least one Accessible restroom.
There are six water stations located in the park, including by the 12th street entrance, and 3 around the meadow. Along the parade route many businesses and churches offer water to parade participants and spectators. <which ones?>
This event is held outdoors, meaning warm weather conditions may impact sensory experiences. Northside Hospital at Atlanta Pride know that that a place to take a break and a respite from the heat and sounds can be critical for those with sensory sensitivities and can make the difference for someone wanting to attend Pride. This year's wellness tents are available for those needing haven, respite, and a place to decompress and relax. They will be located <>
Surrounded by curtains to create shade and separation, the wellness tents host a cooling towel station, headphones, fidget toys, tables and chairs, snacks, and cold water.
Attendees can recharge their mobility scooters at an outlet within the ADA section in front of the Coca-Cola Stage (mainstage), as well as inside the wellness tents.
Only service animals are allowed in the park, and we ask that owners who are able please clean up after them. There is a dog park at the north end of the park. It is closest to the Park Drive entrance of the park. It is most easily accessible from the parking deck off of Monroe.
Attendees with questions in advance of the festival or to reserve a spot in an Accessible Viewing are invited to contact info@atlantapride.org.
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