Fuchsia Fest

SMYAL's signature fundraiser brings together LGBTQ+ and allied community members for a three-course brunch, cocktail reception, and silent auction—all in support of the organization's youth programs. Expect inspiring conversations with community leaders and the kind of gathering that reminds you why this work matters.

The opening night of Fuchsia Fest belongs to BRÜT — a high-octane dance experience that transforms ICON into the city's hottest floor. Massive lasers, driving house music from DJ Dan Darlington, Chris Cox of Thunderpuss, and Jason James, and a room packed with spirited revelers ready to dance until dawn. This is the BRÜT experience that's become a destination across the country, now landing in Washington, D.C.

The main event of inaugural Fuchsia Fest—a flashy, glittery nightlife celebration that's bigger and bolder than its first iteration. Hosted by Flashy and Glitterati at Bertha, this is the kind of indulgent night that leaves you wanting a second helping. A portion of proceeds benefits The Cherry Fund and organizations providing vital mental and physical health services to DC's LGBTQ+ community.

Annapolis Pride brings the community together with a full day of celebration — the parade kicks off at 11:00 AM near St. John's College, and the festival takes over Bates Field starting at noon with vendors, entertainment, and the kind of energy that makes Pride matter. It's a chance to show up for visibility and community in a place that's making space for all of us.

Over fifty years strong, Atlanta Pride welcomes more than 350,000 visitors for the city's largest parade and a full weekend of celebration. The festival brings the community together across multiple venues to mark visibility, unity, and National Coming Out Day on October 11. This is Pride at the scale it deserves.

Over 230,000 people gather in October around National Coming Out Day for one of the Southeast's largest Pride celebrations. The day kicks off with a vibrant parade of 250+ organizations and businesses, followed by a bustling marketplace, live performances from local and national artists, and an epic fireworks finale. It's a full-day celebration where the LGBTQIA+ community and allies come together to shine as their true selves—and COWP's year-round programming keeps that spirit alive all year long.