News Summary
The Nashville Pride Festival is scheduled for June 27-29, 2025, featuring performances from artists like Kim Petras and Big Freedia. This year’s event introduces a Friday concert series and showcases 240 vendors, art installations, and a parade with notable Grand Marshals. Despite some corporate sponsors withdrawing, Nashville CARES remains committed. Enhanced security measures will be in place to ensure attendee safety, and the festival promises inclusivity and celebration for all.
Nashville
The Nashville Pride Festival 2025 is set to take place from June 27 to June 29, 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of performances and activities to Nashville, Tennessee. This year, the festival will introduce its first-ever Friday night concert series, aiming to attract an even larger crowd than the 124,000 attendees seen in 2024.
The Friday night concert will kick off at 9:30 PM with performances from Grammy Award-winning artist Kim Petras and singer Estelle. The festivities will continue on Saturday with Linda Perry, well known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes, and wrap up on Sunday with a performance by New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia.
This year’s festival will feature 240 vendors, along with a variety of art installations, local nonprofits, food trucks, and a designated kids’ area to ensure fun for all ages. Attendees can enjoy three performance stages: the main stage, the live music stage, and the drag stage, offering a diverse range of entertainment throughout the weekend.
As the festival approaches, event organizers are emphasizing safety with enhanced security measures. Collaborations with local police, Tennessee state troopers, and other safety agencies will be in place to ensure the well-being of attendees. Increased security protocols will include bag checks at entry points, as well as recommendations for festivalgoers to use rideshare services or public transit due to limited parking options near the event venue.
The much-anticipated Pride Parade will also take place on Saturday, starting at 10 AM at Broadway and 8th Avenue. This segment of the festival is open to the public and free to attend, with thousands expected to participate in the celebration. Notable Grand Marshals for this year include author and activist Glennon Doyle and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach, adding further prestige to the event.
Although several large corporate sponsors, including Bridgestone Americas and Nissan, have withdrawn their support for this year’s festival, Nashville CARES remains the sole presenting sponsor. Nashville CARES has been crucial in providing healthcare and outreach services to the LGBTQ+ community in Nashville and continues its commitment to supporting this vibrant community.
Despite the decline in corporate sponsorship, organizers remain optimistic and expect a record number of parade participants this year. The commitment to community and inclusivity remains strong, promising an enriching experience for all attendees. The Pride Festival will proceed rain or shine, and attendees are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles to stay hydrated during the festivities.
The festival represents not only a significant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture but also an opportunity for Nashville to gather in solidarity, support, and joy. As anticipation builds for the 2025 Nashville Pride Festival, it is clear that the city is ready to welcome all who wish to participate in this vibrant and meaningful event.
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- Fox17
- Wikipedia: Nashville Pride
- Tennessean
- Google Search: Nashville Pride Festival 2025
- Nashville Scene
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nashville, Tennessee
- News Channel 5
- Google News: Nashville Pride Festival
- WSMV
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