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..

Go OutErin BrunnerComment