Mid-South Pride will celebrate the 50th Memphis Pride Fest on Sunday, September 14, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Overton Park Shell and Formal Gardens.
The festival was originally scheduled for June, but was cancelled due to weather conditions. Originally scheduled for Downtown Memphis, organizers said the new location is “rooted in community spirit and surrounded by the heart of Memphis.”
“Memphis Pride Fest has always been more than a stage or a parade,” Mid-South Pride organizers said. “It’s a tradition shaped by decades of advocacy, artistry, and shared presence.”
The festival will include an all-local entertainment lineup, vendor marketplace, and drag performances. Vanessa Rodley, president of Mid-South Pride, said this year’s lineup reflects the city’s rich talent and the festival serves as a chance to highlight the performers “boldly and without compromise.”
“This moment matters — not just because it’s our 50th, but because of everything it took to get here,” Rodley said. “We’re meeting that history with joy, with momentum, and with a lineup that reflects the full range of our community.”
The festival is open to everyone. Attendees are asked to not block driveways, streets, or park illegally in residential areas. Parking is also limited, and ridesharing, biking, and public transportation is strongly encouraged.