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Pride in Wake Forest, NC

Wake Forest Pride Fest is Sat, Oct 2, 2027. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Wake Forest and 6 more nearby (4 festivals, 1 pride night, 1 pride parade). 5 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.

Wake Forest Pride Fest

Pride festival · Wake Forest, NC · Free

Date confirmed All ages

Sat, Oct 2, 2027

Near Wake Forest (within 25 miles)

Out! Raleigh Pride

Pride festival · Raleigh, NC · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

15 miUsually a weekend in June (2026: last weekend of June, Friday - Saturday)

Cary Pride in the Park

Pride festival · Cary, NC · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

20 miUsually a Saturday in mid-June

NC Courage Pride Night

Pride night · Cary, NC · From about $21

2027 date TBA All ages

18 miOne home match each season (2026: late August)

OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival

Film & arts · Durham, NC · Ticketed

2027 date TBA 21+

22 miMid-August (Thursday - Sunday)

Pride: Durham Parade

Pride parade · Durham, NC · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

22 miFinal Saturday of Durham Pride Week, late September or early October

Pride: Durham Vendor & Food Truck Market

Pride festival · Durham, NC · Free

2027 date TBA All ages

22 miA Sunday during Durham Pride Week (late September)

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Pride in Wake Forest: common questions

When is Pride in Wake Forest?

Wake Forest Pride Fest is Sat, Oct 2, 2027 at Downtown Wake Forest. Pride: Durham Parade (Final Saturday of Durham Pride Week, late September or early October) is also on the calendar.

Is there a Pride parade in Wake Forest?

Yes. Pride: Durham Parade (Final Saturday of Durham Pride Week, late September or early October). 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 Wake Forest?

Yes. All-ages options include Wake Forest Pride Fest, Pride: Durham Parade, Out! Raleigh Pride and Cary Pride in the Park. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.

Are Pride events in Wake Forest free?

5 of the 7 events listed near Wake Forest are free, including Wake Forest Pride Fest, Pride: Durham Parade and Out! Raleigh Pride. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.

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