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Virginia’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ community returns on Saturday, September 27 at Midtown Green (Formerly Bon Secours Training Center)! Free festival featuring star studded entertainment, more than 150 vendors, food, fun, and fabulousness! Saucy Santana, an American rapper known for his viral hits will headline Pridefest 2025.
Santana will join trans pop singer Mila Jam, club icon Kevin Aviance, and RuPaul Drag Race star Aja as national acts who will entertain crowds.
Local bands What’s Our Age Again, the Chapstix, and Teshia LeSane and Sound, as well as local drag legends, and Latin Ballet of Virginia will perform on the main stage. Virginia Ballroom Alliance will end the night with a dance party.
Allianz Youth Pride Pavilion is back and bigger than ever, featuring musical and theatre acts, interactive entertainment like lip sync and karaoke contests, and special youth-themed drag performances – all on its own big stage.
Community partners, including the Science Museum of Virginia, Side by Side, The Children's Museum of Richmond, and He, She, Ze and We will have special programming and activities for queer and trans youth.
Accessibility features this year include:
- ADA seating in front of the main stage
- ASL interpreting on both the main and youth pride stages
- Reserved handicapped parking
- Mobility assistance throughout the venue, by request
VA Pride has also partnered with McShin Foundation to host a Sober Space for those who do not consume alcohol. The Sober Space will feature a craft mocktail bar and other non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, games and shaded seating.
People can purchase VIP tickets to elevate their Pridefest experience. VIP tickets include:
- Access to meet-and-greets with headline entertainers
- Gourmet food from Bar West
- Four drink tickets
- Access to private restrooms
- Relax in an indoor, air-conditioned VIP area with comfortable seating
- Exclusive SWAG bags
- The best view of the Main Stage and festival from an elevated viewing area
Pridefest 2025 is presented by Richmond Region Tourism’s OutRVA.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Midtown Green, 2401 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA, United States
