Pride Month is back in Columbia with events planned throughout June, from SC Pride’s OutFest in the Vista to South Carolina Black Pride’s 20th anniversary week. Here’s a look at a few ways to celebrate, connect, and support the LGBTQ+ community around the Soda City.

Events

OutFest: A Famously Hot Block Party | Saturday, June 6 | 12-9 p.m. | 1100 block of Park Street | Free | Rockout is the theme for SC Pride’s annual Midlands Pride Month event featuring the Mr., Mx., and Ms. OutFest Drag Pageant, OutFest Idol, vendors, food, drinks, and community resources.

Celebrate Pride with the Columbia Visitors Center | Friday June 5-Sunday, June 7 | Stop by the Visitors Center for Pride festivities before or after exploring the Vista.

South Carolina Black Pride Week | Sunday, June 21-Sunday, June 28 | Various locations | SC Black Pride celebrates its 20th anniversary with a week of events around Columbia, centered on its 2026 theme: “Pride, Power & Purpose.”

Pride in the Park | Saturday, June 27 | 3-9 p.m. | Maxcy Gregg Park | SC Black Pride closes out Pride Month with food, games, prizes, live performances, and a meet-and-greet with Terrell Carter.

How to get involved

We love a party, but Pride is also prime time to give back. Celebrate by volunteering with SC Pride or donating to SC PRIDE, SC Black PRIDE, Harriet Hancock Center, and Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services.