Charlotte’s largest street festival and parade returns to the city

CHARLOTTE — Today kicked off Charlotte’s Pride Festival & Parade weekend.

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The festival, which is the largest annual event in Charlotte, is expected to have more than 240,000 people in attendance.

The Charlotte Pride Festival Zone began today at 12:00 p.m., with events running until 11:00 p.m. The opening ceremony was held at Brevard Street and Eighth Street.

The Charlotte Pride Parade is scheduled for Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on North Tryon Street.

Other festival attractions include:

Charlotte Pride VIP Experience, presented by McDonald’s – in the VIP Experience Pavilion at Eighth Street and Brevard Street near the Charlotte Pride Main Stage
Flourish: A Celebration of Arts and Culture, presented by Arts & Science Council, in the Dubois Center at Brevard Street and Ninth Street
Charlotte Black Pride BOP: Black on Purpose Stage, on Brevard Street at Ninth Street
Charlotte Pride Youth & Family Zone – First Ward Park’s Great Lawn
Charlotte Pride Health Fair, Eighth Street
Neighborhood Market – First Ward Park’s Great Lawn

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