The Atlanta Bear Pride (April 19-21) is three days of bear-themed events and parties that celebrate the bear culture while also supporting and raising funds for local businesses and charities in metro Atlanta. The impressive lineup manages to lure out all the bears, cubs, otters, et cetera from all over the Southeast to Atlanta for a big party weekend with an impressive lineup of events.
Friday, April 19
Atlanta Bear Pride Warm Up Party
Start the weekend off right with a bar night at Atlanta’s most popular gay sports bar
Woofs, 7-10 pm
Bear Invasion
The official kick-off party serves beats by DJ Manny Lehman.
The Heretic, 9 pm – 3 am
Bear After Hours
Play party – get $5 off when you mention bear pride.
Manifest4U, midnight-?
Saturday, April 20
Ready4Hope Beer Bust & BBQ
$20 all you can eat and drink for a cause!
The Heretic, 12-5 pm
Bearracuda
Dj Tony Moran will spin so bring your dancing shoes!
The Heretic, 9 pm – 3 am
Bear After Hours
Play party – get $5 off when you mention bear pride.
Manifest4U, midnight-?
Bear Pride After Hours
Keep on dancing to DJ Alain Jackinsky.
BJ Roosters, 3-7 am
Sunday, April 21
Bears and Beers Sunday Funday
Head to the Midtown gayborhood for more Bear Pride fun.
Blake’s, 4-7 pm
Bear Pride Closing Party
This underwear party will provide you with a nice closure to a hot weekend.
BJ Roosters, 9 pm-Midnight
Bear After Hours
Play party – get $5 off when you mention bear pride.
Manifest4U, midnight-?
Atlanta Leather Pride Is Here
Atlanta Leather Pride was founded in 2010, and since then it has only grown bigger in scope. The purpose of the Leather Pride was to find the Mr. and Ms. Atlanta Eagle, and even though the competition is still the focal point of the weekend, it has been filled with additional events. Leather Pride is also an excellent opportunity for the kink-curious to get a taste of what the Atlanta leather community has to offer in a friendly, social setting, so come out to the Atlanta Eagle one or more of the events listed below.
Friday, April 12
Private Puppy Play Party
Hosted by International Geared Up Pup
Manifest 4U, 5-9 pm
Meet and Greet
Check out the contestant and scope out who is in town for the weekend
Atlanta Eagle, 10 pm
Saturday, April 13
ALP Gear Swap
Trade or sell the gear you’re not using anymore and get into some new stuff!
Atlanta Eagle, 12-11 pm
BBQ and Beer Blast
Socialize and get your grub on at this cozy back patio beer bust.
Atlanta Eagle, 5 pm
Mr. & Ms. Atlanta Eagle Contest
The judges have interviewed the contestants, and it’s time find the Mr. & Ms. Atlanta Eagle
Atlanta Eagle, 8 pm
SWEAT Victory Party
The victory party will bring you sweaty beats by DJ Neon the GlowGoBear.
Atlanta Eagle, 10 pm – 3 am
Sunday, April 14
Atlanta Leather Pride Brunch
The winners have been found, and it’s time to Sunday Funday.
Roxx Tavern, 11 am – 1 pm
Inaugural “Tacos & Tequila Sunday”
The fundraiser benefits the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom
The Hideaway, 3 pm