Knoxville Pride, or &#;Knox Pride&#; as it is recognizable locally is one of Tennessee&#;s most colourful pride festivals.
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Each year Knox Pride attracts over 40, visitors from across Tennessee and beyond.
People are drawn to the municipality for its friendly welcome, historic charm and open-minded attitudes.
The night-time event is one of the most unique parades in the USA along with Las Vegas Pride and Austin.
The Events
Pridefest in Knoxville includes a concert at the Bijou, several parties at local male lover bars, and a big parade around downtown.
Visitors should mention that the procession is a blackout time event, with spectacular lights and a unique atmosphere.
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See how Knox Pride has celebrated the LGBTQ+ people through the years
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Parade members from UT carry a large Pride flag at the annual Knox Lgbtq+ fest Fest Parade in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 22,
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Nov. 14 and 28 affirmation informational sessions will be hosted in the vocational suite at Chapman Highway. Clothing, skincare and professional advice will be available for people who have recently transitioned. Licensed counselors will also be available. Oct. 1,
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The Knox Lgbtq+ fest Center has a nourishment pantry that they desire to soon expand, on Chapman Highway, Thursday, June 16,
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From left to right: Dustin Camp, Mat Camp, JD Davis and John Camp pose for a picture at the Knox Lgbtq+ fest table during Pride Nighttime at a One Knox soccer game against Lexington FC at Regal Stadium on Saturday, June 8,
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Colorful arrows point visitors in the correct direction during the annual Knoxville Pridefest Procession in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 23, This year's
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Knoxville Episcopalians at Knoxville Celebration Weekend
Pride weekend has been a great opportunity for Knoxville Episcopalians to arrive out to our people. As you likely comprehend, Tennessee has not been the easiest of places to live for the LGBTQ+ community, and our churches have been places of refuge, solace, and healing for many who have been hurt by church in the past. Please consider taking part in one or ALL of the following events, and sign up to HELP!!! Remember, you don’t have to identify as LGBTQ+ to love your LGBTQ+ neighbor!!
Pride Parade – Friday, Oct 4 – pm
If you’d like to walk with the Episcopal Diocese in the Pride, please try to appear at the staging area by pm.
The staging area is located at E. Hill Ave (in front of the Blount Mansion).
The parade route is the entire length of Homosexual Street, and ends at the other end of Gay Street under I (near the Regis Building). Either arrange a drive back to your motorcar, OR park (EARLY!!!) at the State Street or Market Square Garages.
Wear relaxed shoes, fun clothes, rainbow EVERYING, and happy faces! P
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Knoxville hasn't had an in-person Celebration Festival in 2 years. In Knox Pride wisely decided to postpone the Knox Pride Festival due to the pandemic, then in Knox Pride opted for a Digital Online Festival, titled DigiFest which had poems, yoga, bingo, -and-comedy. I know celebrating pride and being proud isn't just one day or now 3 days a year, but it will be nice to get out to see our "Community Family" together again. ~Beau
Knox Pride announced in a Exist steam of their monthly board meeting on Tuesday, that they are moving the Knox Identity festival Festival to Fall of this year. The festival will now be a 3-day event, which is the first of its kind for our area. Knox Pride President John Camp stated, "we are still a FREE festival". Here is the list of the 3 days of events.
Knox Pride Festival Sept Oct 2 Friday Sept 30 Evening Parade down Gay Street., Saturday Oct 1 Pride Festival at World's Fair Park, Sunday Oct 2 Brunch and Shopping with Vendors at World&#