Journey Through VA Pridefest 2025
You step into Midtown Green on September 27, 2025. The air is buzzing, the colors are bright, and the music is pulsing. It’s Pridefest 2025, and you can choose to either take a quick stroll through what’s happening or sashay all day with full details. The choice is yours.
Quick Stroll: The Essentials of Virginia Pridefest 2025
What & When: Saturday, September 27 at Midtown Green (formerly Bon Secours Training Center)
Theme: Live.Out.Loud.
Entry: Free and open to all
Headliners: Saucy Santana, Mila Jam, Kevin Aviance, Aja
Local Entertainment: Drag performers, bands (The Chapstix, What’s Our Age Again), soulful vocals, Latin Ballet, ballroom dance
Youth Pavilion (Noon–6 p.m.): Youth-friendly performances, contests, storytime, interactive activities
Food & Drink: Over 140 vendors, including food trucks (VIP tickets include gourmet food by Bar West)
Accessibility: ADA seating, ASL interpreters, mobility assistance, sober space
VIP ($100–$150): Gourmet food, meet-and-greets, air-conditioned lounge, swag, private restrooms, elevated viewing BUY VIP TICKETS HERE
Sashay All Day: The Full Journey
You arrive and feel it instantly. The energy of the Main Stage, where Saucy Santana’s viral flair commands attention. The stage stays lit with performances from Mila Jam, Kevin Aviance, and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Aja, all supported by local drag talent, bands, and dancers.
You weave through a lively vendor village. Over 140 booths offering everything from crafts to info to food and drinks. Food trucks and stalls serve up a mouthwatering variety, with non-alcoholic drinks for sale, plus free water stations to keep you hydrated. VIP loungers enjoy elevated perks, including gourmet offerings from Bar West and four complimentary drinks.
Your path takes you next to the Allianz Youth Pride Pavilion, where laughter and creativity fill the air. Theatre acts, karaoke, drag shows, storytime, and educational fun—hosted and supported by local libraries, the Science Museum, and community partners—make this portion of Pridefest feel like a festival within a festival.
Accessibility is woven into the experience, featuring ADA seating up front, ASL interpretation at both the main and youth stages, mobility assistance via golf carts, and a shaded Sober Space offering mocktails, snacks, and games for those seeking a dry celebration.
By sunset, you’re dancing, smiling, and maybe even wearing a new rainbow bracelet—or savoring memories with new friends.
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
So, you’re looking to extend your Pridefest fun into a week-long palooza? We’ve got you covered there, too.
Here are a few options for you to consider with more details found HERE.
Saturday, September 20th
Pride Kick Off @ New York Deli, 10pm
Sunday, September 21st
BINGO! @ BINGO Beer Co, 12pm
Rainbow Roll @ Rollerdome, 6pm
Monday, September 22nd
Happy Hour @ Graduate, 6pm
Tuesday, September 23rd
Service Event @ Health Brigade, 6pm
Wednesday, September 24th
VA Pride Honors @ Godfrey’s 7pm
Ponyboi Movie Screening @ Movieland, 7pm
Thursday, September 25th
Pride Anthem Karaoke @ Barcode, 8pm
Friday, September 26th
Pride After Dark @ Thirsty’s, 8pm
Saturday, September 27th
PRIDEFEST, BABY!
Sunday, September 28th
Pride Closing Party @ River City Roll, 4pm
Pridefest 2025 isn’t just an event—it’s a journey. Live.Out.Loud..