Atlanta, GA
At 55, Atlanta Pride faces fresh challenges
The theme of Atlanta Pride’s 55th annual celebration in Piedmont Park, from October 11 to 12, is “Rooted in Resistance”—a response to the current political climate. During Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, conservative lawmakers passed a “religious freedom” law. LGBTQ+ Georgians consider it to be legalized discrimination because the law gives individuals and businesses a legal defense to ignore antidiscrimination protections.