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Pride in Monroe, NC

Union County Pride Festival is usually usually September; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Monroe and 6 more nearby (5 festivals, 1 pride parade, 1 film & arts). 4 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.

Union County Pride Festival

Pride festival Β· Monroe, NC

2027 date TBA

Usually September

Near Monroe (within 25 miles)

Reel Out Charlotte LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Film & arts Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Varies by screening; some free tickets

Date confirmed 21+

23 miMay 12 – 16, 2027

Matthews Pride in the Park

Pride festival Β· Matthews, NC

2026 date TBA

13 miMid-November (2026 edition listed for Nov. 14 by NCDHHS and Nov. 15 by QNotes; confirm with organizer)

Pride in the Park Charlotte

Pride festival Β· Charlotte, NC Β· RSVP required

2027 date TBA

21 miUsually late June

Charlotte Black Pride Festival

Pride festival Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Free (VIP experience extra)

2027 date TBA All ages

24 miThird weekend of July, closing Charlotte Black Pride Week

Charlotte Pride Festival

Pride festival Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Free (VIP Crown Club ticketed)

2027 date TBA All ages

23 miThird weekend of August (Saturday - Sunday)

Charlotte Pride Parade

Pride parade Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Free

2027 date TBA All ages

24 miSunday of Charlotte Pride weekend (third weekend of August)

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Pride in Monroe: common questions

When is Pride in Monroe?

Charlotte Pride Parade is usually held sunday of Charlotte Pride weekend (third weekend of August); it last ran Aug 16, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.

Is there a Pride parade in Monroe?

Yes. Charlotte Pride Parade (Sunday of Charlotte Pride weekend (third weekend of August)). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.

Are there family-friendly Pride events near Monroe?

Yes. All-ages options include Charlotte Pride Parade, Charlotte Black Pride Festival and Charlotte Pride Festival. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.

Are Pride events in Monroe free?

4 of the 7 events listed near Monroe are free, including Charlotte Pride Parade, Charlotte Black Pride Festival and Charlotte Pride Festival. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.

Organizing Pride in Monroe?

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