PRIDE PADDLES is making a splash

It’s HOT outside so let’s cool off the best way! LGBTQIA+ folks and allies, join Macon Pride and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expedition for a one-of-a-kind Pride celebration on Lake Juliette

We’re taking the party to the water. Expect scenic views, community vibes, and for the adventurous: a portage challenge before cruising further downstream. 

$40 (single kayak rental)
$75 (double Kayak rental)
$10 (BYO kayak)
Children must be old enough to wear a life vest
Booking Link:
https://fareharbor.com/.../items/748403/calendar/2026/09/...

Hosts:
Macon Pride
Southern Queer Folk Hikes
OcmulgeeOutdoorExpeditions

To Kick-off event for Macon Pride Month we are commemorating Macon's LGBTQ+ histories with our 5th annual Pride Legacy Portrait Project. Macon Pride is celebrating the visionary leaders whose work in the arts, activism, and community building has strengthened and inspired Middle Georgia. Each year, Macon Pride selects three honorees to be featured in a special exhibit showcasing their portraits and personal narratives, offering a deeper look into their impact on our community. The 2026 inductees are:

- Ty Battle
- Zaria Newbill
- The founders of Macon Pride(of 2019) Jill Vanderhoek, Scott Mitchell, DeMarcus Beckham, Claire Cox, Andrea Freeman, and Moe Dyer

The unveiling of their portraits will be on September 3rd, 6:00 at the Tubman African American museum. This event and the museum will be free admission to the public for the nights programming. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served, provided by Sweet Eleanors

Planting Pride Project unites Macon Pride and Keep Macon‑Bibb Beautiful for a colorful, creative day of community. Join neighbors and friends as we transform a shared space into a lively garden planting and enjoying the sunshine. Expect bright blooms, good vibes, and plenty of pride as we come together to make something beautiful. 

Event Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084CAFAF2DA4FEC07...

Location: 808 Walnut St Macon, GA 31201 (Mulberry United Methodist Church Community Garden)

Time: 9am - 12pm

LGBTQ Shorts: Love, Loss, and Acceptance

Here is the link to Macon Film Festival tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/mercerevents/events/2026-macon-film-festival-199446

Here is the promo code for Macon Pride: PRIDE
Support independent film, discover new voices, and experience one of Macon's premier arts events.

Sunday August 23, 2026 12:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

Douglass Theatre

TITLE: Amid the Noise and the Haste
DIRECTOR: Julie Goldstone
TRT: 19:23
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: A trans woman seeks her true voice through vocal training while bracing to meet her boyfriend’s parents.
RATINGS: None


TITLE: Gallina
DIRECTOR: Olivia Roberts
TRT: 16:25
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
SYNOPSIS: In rural Spain, ten-year-old Pablo loves spending time at his granny’s countryside home, playing with his younger sister Alba and his best friend Martín. But everything changes when Martín pressures him to betray his family, leaving Pablo to question where he truly belongs.
RATINGS: Violence


TITLE: Fireflies in the Dusk
DIRECTOR: Jonathan Hammond
TRT: 17:30
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

SYNOPSIS: A fantastical romance across time and space.

RATINGS: Violence


TITLE: HIM+
DIRECTOR: Creed Smith
TRT: 27:44
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: HIM+ follows the journey of Chris, a young Black man whose life takes a drastic turn when he learns he is HIV positive. Struggling with fear, stigma, and uncertainty, Chris is forced to confront himself and the world around him in a new way. Through the support of his faith, friends, and mentor, he begins to discover strength and resilience he didn’t know he had.
RATINGS: None


TITLE: Nova
DIRECTOR: Olivia Roberts
TRT: 19:20
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: Miriam and JoJo, exes living in the same building, reconnect with only 27 hours left before the end of the world. Accompanied by their neighbor's dog, they decide to search for an abandoned military base, all while navigating their complicated feelings about their relationship and the looming apocalypse.
RATINGS: Language, Violence

A community period packing donation event.

Donate supplies at High Street Unitarian Universalist Church

A partnership with Macon Periods Easier and Macon Pride

A huge thank you to all of the local businesses participating in Dine Out / Shop Out on June 24. Your support helps make Pride possible while showcasing the incredible restaurants, shops, and small businesses that make our community thrive.

Spend the day exploring Macon, grabbing a meal with friends, and shopping local. Participating businesses will donate 10% of sales to benefit the 2026 Macon Pride Festival. Every purchase makes a difference and helps us continue building a stronger, more inclusive community.

Eat local. Shop local. Support love.

A pride event celebrating community and art!

All details included here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafty-queens-presented-by-macon-craft-club-tickets-1990352379546

Graffiti Wall Bomb Happy Hour unites Macon with open graffiti canvases, art, and community on March 14, 2026, noon–4 p.m. All are welcome.

Get ready to GLOW with the fiercest queens in town on March 6th!

As part of Art After Dark at Fall Line Brewing Co., join us inside our neon pop-up club for FREE glow-in-the-dark drag performances, proudly sponsored by Macon Pride!

Watch the queens strut, dance, and SERVE high-energy performances to your favorite pop hits, all decked out in neon looks that will light up the night!

Tip your performers! Bring your dollar bills and show these incredible queens some love!

Performance Times (FREE):
8:00 PM
8:45 PM
9:30 PM

After the show, step back into the festival and keep the night going with live glass blowing, glowing drinks, music, vendors, and more!

6:00pm- FREE Bike with Bike Walk Macon & Macon Pride “Biking, but make it fashion” More ride details linked below

7:45pm- Final bike stop, The Rose Room

8:00pm- FREE Sierra Prosecco Drag Show at The Rose Room!

Rose Room special gift with your donation to Macon Pride

Dress in bright colors for a flash discount on your drinks

Kickoff the Streets for All Festival weekend with a fun night together!

Streets for All Fest is a weekend-long celebration of biking and walking in Macon-Bibb County.

𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘: "Biking, But Make It Fashion" Ride & Party
𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦: Macon Pride and Rose Room Macon
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Thursday, March 5 | 6-9 PM
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: Meet at Bike Walk Macon office
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: FREE - please register to help us plan

This isn’t your average group ride - it’s all about style, creativity, and showing up in your most fabulous fit.

Macon Pride and Bike Walk Macon invites you to dress up, dress loud, or dress completely unexpected. If it makes you feel good, it works. We’ll cruise at a chill pace, turn the streets into our runway, and show some love to biking as self-expression. All bikes, all bodies, all vibes welcome.

Along the way, Macon Pride will highlight LGBTQIA+ art and meaningful local sites - including a legendary story or two. We’ll wrap things up at Rose Room Macon by 8 PM for an after-party celebrating our bold fits and big energy - no competition, just loud cheers and good vibes.

Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.

Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.

Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.

Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.

Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.

Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.

Reflect, rejoice, and unite at the Family Picnic and Worship at Coleman Hill Park. Join us for a multi-faith service, share laughter over a picnic, and dance to the rhythm of acceptance. Food trucks, games and music following worship. Let's close Macon Pride Week with love and gratitude.

Our Pride Week Highlight! Join us for a special celebration of love and acceptance all day. Join us in Third Street Park on September 27th for activities with live entertainment, food, and vendor booths.

Continue the celebration at JBA for an After Party and more!

Our signature drag show at the Capitol Theatre is an amazing time, featuring Drag Race girls and hosted by Central Georgia’s own The Tribe Macon.

Macon Pride Haus Party with Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Daya Petty from Drag Race.

Featuring Christina Leon, Yotoya Avaze Leon, Akasha Giselle Vidalle, Pynk Univers, Naja Iman Supreme, Eddie Bull, Hellacia Thee Diva, and The Vixens.

Meet and Greet tickets available. Meet and Greet starts at 7 pm, Doors open to Public at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm.

Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.

Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.

This outdoor event is bound to attract participants of all ages and backgrounds, who will gather in Third Street Park (in front of Piedmont Brewery) for a night of karaoke. Join us and sing along to some of the most iconic songs from Broadway and popular music.

🍻 Raise a glass to love and acceptance! Join us at Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen for the Lively Libations Social. Sip on specially crafted Macon Pride brews, groove to live music, and celebrate with friends. Cheers to a colorful community!

Get ready for our Macon Bike Party + Macon Pride group ride happening September 11!

We’re hitting the streets for a pride-themed ride, highlighting LGBTQ+ landmarks and allied spaces around town. It’s part bike ride, part Safe Space Meetup - all community love. Rainbow fits, flags, and lights encouraged!

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Macon Bike Party is a free, slow-paced bicycle ride through Macon’s neighborhoods with music, friends, and fun. All ages and skills welcome - costumes and bike decor encouraged. It’s not a race, it’s a party on 2 wheels!

- Registration: Bike Walk Macon office (830 High Street) at 6:00 pm. Before the ride, we’ll share city-cycling safety tips. Wheels are down at 6:15 pm and ends at The Rose Room (378 2nd Street) by 8:00 pm.
- Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point. All ages are welcome.
- A complete route map will be available on the Facebook event page 24 hours before the ride.
- Remember to bring a helmet.
- We'll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and water.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻:
The Rose Room (378 2nd Street) is our official after-party spot, where riders can gather and socialize after the ride. We'll finish at the Rose Room, so stay a while and make new friends! Plus, Bike Party attendees get a 10% discount on their tabs!

More details at www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty

Macon Pride is bringing you Chosen Family Feud, a benefit game show for LGBTQ+ resources that’s guaranteed to have you laughing, cheering, and maybe even shouting answers from the crowd 👀✨

📍 Emerson at Plum: 543 Plum St, Macon, GA
📅 Friday, Aug 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
💵 Just a $10 donation to join the fun!

Hosted by the duo Yutoya Avazé León & Christina León, with all proceeds supporting incredible organizations like the Human Rights Campaign & Teach to Impact Group. 🏳️‍🌈💪

Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.

Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.

Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm

Location: Niche Hookah Lounge and Bar (385 2nd St, Macon, GA 31201)

Hosted by Macon Pride, Black+OUT is a purpose-driven event designed to uplift, empower, and unify Black LGBTQIA+ individuals across Middle Georgia. This intentional gathering centers the voices, needs, and experiences of Black queer communities.

Note: This is an invite-only event created by and for Black LGBTQIA+ individuals, welcoming Macon Pride’s volunteers, vendors, event contributors, partner organizations, and board members. Invitations are non-transferable and are not extended to additional guests.

*Please accept and confirm your attendance at the event by Aug 5th.

LGBTQIA+ community and allies, come together with Macon Pride and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions for a special Pride celebration on the water! We'll paddle along the scenic Ocmulgee River, and for those up for the challenge, we'll portage at Amerson River Park before continuing our journey downstream. Join us for a day of adventure, connection, and Pride in the great outdoors!

• Venue: Amerson River Park

• Date & Time: Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:00pm

• Presented in Partnership with: Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions

$40 for single

$75 for double

$10 if you bring our kayak

Get ready for a sizzling night out with the Macon Bacon! Your ticket comes with unlimited delicious eats and a stylish hat to top it off.

• Venue: Luther Williams Field

• Date & Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Macon Pride's Annual dineOUT + shopOUT for PRIDE fundraiser on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025! Local businesses across the community are coming together to show their support and raise funds for Macon Pride. Check out the list of participating businesses and help us celebrate Pride by dining and shopping locally.