Black Pride — Upstate Pride SC
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Black Pride Week

Black Pride Week is an opportunity for marginalized people to drive an event for the entire community. These all-inclusive events are an opportunity for fellowship and celebration. ALL ARE WELCOME!
March and Festival: 11 AM - 6 PM, March begins at 11 AM, June 29, 2024, S. Main Street, Downtown Greenville

2024 Events

Celebrate Pride with Upstate Pride SC! 

June 23

Sunday Day Fever — Pride Party
Annual Pride Party with 864Pride, Upstate Pride SC and Queer Wellness Center
2 to 9 p.m.
Let’s celebrate Pride together on Sunday Funday and dance the day away.
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Pride Kickoff Summer Funday Cookout & DJ Showcase
Hosted by Upstate Pride SC and Lesbian Talk 101
4 to 8 p.m.
Lakeside Park
1500 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont
DJ Battle, Music, Food, Drinks, Games.
No outside coolers, food or beverages may be brought in.
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.
Must be 21 or older
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June 25

Pole Fitness with Sanctuary of Pole
Join us for a fun evening exploring the aerial art of pole fitness. LIMIT: 6 guests in each class.
6 to 7 p.m. Class Tickets
7 to 8 p.m. Class Tickets
10 Webb Road, Unit 100, Greenville
Cost: $10

June 26

Upstate Pride SC Speed Friending
The Upstate’s original Speed Friending event is back and better than ever. In fact, it’s Better Than Sex because that’s where it will be. The swanky, sensual dessert restaurant in downtown Greenville will be our hosts for this fun and fulfilling evening. Your ticket will include an opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy one of Better Than Sex’s signature desserts.
6 to 8 p.m.
Better Than Sex
25 College Street, Greenville
Tickets: $20

Trinity Lutheran’s Fifth Annual Pride Service
An official Upstate Black Pride Event, affirming and welcoming for all in the LGBTQ+ community. A safe space for everyone!
Featuring the Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus
6:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church Sanctuary
421 N Main St, Greenville 
Free admission

June 29

UPSC Black Pride March & Fest

March begins at 11 a.m. Festival begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 6 p.m.
Over 100 vendors, performances all day, food, drinks, merchandise.
Graham Plaza
301 S Main Street Greenville

The Official Upstate Black Pride After Party

Hosted by Bella Noche, Lesbian Talk 101 and Upstate Pride SC
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Judson Mill Social Innovation Center
701 Easley Bridge Rd STE 6070, Greenville
Must be 21 or older
Sponsored by Tito’s
Tickets: $25

June 30

Ink N Ivy Drag Brunch 
Join us for a Sunday Funday packed full of fun! We have 2 showtimes, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the 11 a.m. show and doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the 2 p.m. show. Rylee Hunty will be the host, and the full brunch menu will be served.
Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite or $15 cash at the door day of based on availability. 

Black Pride Unity March & Festival

When: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Where: South Main Street, Downtown Greenville
Time: March begins at 11 AM, Festival 12 PM — 6 PM

NOTE: For the first time, vendors will be able to choose their booth space out of available areas for their status — for-profit, non-profit, religious. Premium spaces are also available for an additional fee.

 What is Black Pride?

Black Pride is a community event that is all inclusive and an opportunity to love and be loved on regardless of ethnicity, identity, orientation, and gender.

It is important our community acknowledge when there is a lack of equity. Upstate Pride SC presents Black Pride to empower marginalized groups within our community. There are groups that don’t often have a seat at the table, nor do they always have an opportunity to drive events for our entire community. Our Black Pride events uplift two additional marginalized groups: Trans & Latinx.

Upstate Pride SC is committed to intersectionality and the areas in which we all have an opportunity to address spaces void of racism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia.