Central Alabama Pride hosting parade and 47th annual PrideFest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Central Alabama Pride has multiple events scheduled for the rest of June, including the 2025 Central Alabama Pride Parade and the 47th Annual PrideFest.
The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. The parade route will start at 30th St. S. and 7th Ave. S. and end at 22nd St. S. Central Alabama Pride says the event is family-friendly and open to all ages. A 21+ after party will be held at Saturn at 10 a.m. The after party will feature former 'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestants Aja and India Ferrah. Tickets to the after party at Saturn can be found here.
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The following Sunday, Central Alabama Pride is hosting Birmingham's 47th annual PrideFest. The event will take place from 12- 6 p.m. at Linn Park. The event will feature food trucks, artisan vendors, a kids' zone, a health fair, live entertainment and more. The lineup for the event's main stage can be found here. Following the celebration at Linn Park, an after party with karaoke will be hosted at Al's on 7th.
A full list of events being hosted by Central Alabama Pride this month can be found on the organization's website.
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