Join us October 10th, 2026, for PRIDE in the PEE DEE!

Get ready, Pee Dee—because PRIDE in the PEE DEE is BACK and bigger than ever! Join us on October 10, 2026, at City Center Market in Florence, SC, as we celebrate love, authenticity, and the incredible power of community!

Pride in the Pee Dee is a Family Friendly event, with activities for all ages! Be sure to check out our Kid Zone with crafts for your youth!

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Keep Scrolling to See our Sponsors, Food Vendors and all the info you need!

(This will be updated mid 2026 as Sponsors and Vendors are confirmed)

2025 Pride in the Pee Dee Sponsors.

Rainbow Level Sponsor

Website

  • Wild Heart Brewing

    Platinum Level Sponsor

    Hartsville, SC

    Website

  • CareSouth Carolina

    Platinum Level Sponsor

    Pee Dee Area

    Website

  • Care Innovaions

    Platinum Level Sponsor

    Facebook

  • Bean Bar

    Platinum Level Sponsor

    Florence, SC

    Website

  • John Calvin Presbyterian Church

    Silver Level Sponsor

    Florence, SC

    Website

  • Free Mom Hugs - South Carolina

    Silver Level Sponsor

    Columbia, SC

    Facebook

  • Palmetto Accounting Associaltes

    Silver Level Sponsor

    Florence, SC

    Facebook

  • PharmD Concierge Bartending

    Bronze Level Sponsor

    Florence, SC

    Website

  • St. Catherine's Episcopal Church

    Bronze Level Sponsor

    Florence, SC

    Website

  • Jo Angela Edwins

    Bronze Sponsor

    Florence, SC

  • Florence County Democratic Party

    Bronze Sponsor

    Florence, SC

    Click Here

  • PFLAG Pawleys Island

    Bronze Sponsor

    Pawleys Island, SC

    Facebook

  • Pride Democrats Council of the South Carolina Democratic Party

    Bronze Sponsor

    Website

  • Circle Park Behavorial Health Services

    Silver Level Sponsor

    Website

  • Lance Weldy

    Bronze Level Sponsor

    Florence, SC

  • Kristen Lowe

    Bronze Level Sponsor

2026 Pride in the Pee Dee Schedule

  • Festival

    4:00-9:00PM

    Come join us for a family-friendly LGBTQ+ pride celebration featuring local vendors, food trucks, non-profits, and performers! We are excited to bring DJ Johnny Bravo to spin some magic throughout the day!

  • Opening Remarks

    4:30 PM

  • DJ Johnny Bravo of Bravo Entertainment LLC

    4:00 PM - Close

    Get ready, Pee Dee — the celebration is about to level up. We’re thrilled to welcome DJ Johnny Bravo of Bravo Entertainment LLC, a dynamic DJ, entertainer, and performer whose high‑energy mixes and electric stage presence keep every crowd moving. Johnny Bravo brings the perfect blend of rhythm, charisma, and showmanship to Pride in the Pee Dee, and we can’t wait for him to turn the night into a full‑out party.

  • No Chaser

    5:00 PM

    Florence, make some noise — we’re bringing hometown talent to the Pride in the Pee Dee stage! Help us welcome No Chaser, a local band with deep Pee Dee roots and a sound that always hits home. They’re here to bring the energy, and the full spirit of our community.

    Let’s show No Chaser the love and Pride power they deserve as they take the stage. 🌈

  • Pride Couture Contest

    6:00PM

    We want to see your most colorful outfit! Come strut the catwalk and show it off for a chance to win a Bean Bar gift card!

    This year we will have FOUR divisions!

    Youth - (to Age 18)

    Adult

    Pet!

    Vendor

    Be sure to pre-enter the contest at the Pee Dee Equality Booth! You can enter right up until the contest starts!

    In addition, VOTE for the most decorated VENDOR BOOTH!

  • Drag Performances

    7:30-8:30PM

    Florence, get ready — the Pride in the Pee Dee stage is about to light up. We’re thrilled to welcome our incomparable Master of Ceremony, Patti O’Furniture, guiding the night with her signature wit and sparkle. Joining her are the sensational Diamond Giavonni and the powerhouse Judi Simmons, bringing talent, heart, and pure Pride energy. And tonight is extra special as we cheer on Aurelia Steel, making her drag debut right here in the Pee Dee.

    Let’s show them all the love, the joy, and the full Pride spirit of our community. 🌈

  • Closing Remarks

    8:30PM

    We close our celebration with some kind-hearted remarks and a cheers to a more inclusive year.

Bring your appetite and support our amazing Food Vendors!

2026 - Performers

Patti O'Furniture

Patti O'Furniture

Diamond Giavonni

Diamond Giavonni

Judy Simmons

Judy Simmons

Aurelia Steel

Aurelia Steel

No Chaser

No Chaser

DJ Johnny Bravo

DJ Johnny Bravo

 FAQs

  • While June is traditionally Pride Month, the summer heat can make it challenging to host a full-day outdoor festival with performers. Many southern states, including ours, hold their Pride Festivals in October to coincide with Coming Out Day on October 11th, an important celebration in the LGBTQ+ community. We chose to do the same to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone!

  • Nope, this festival is free and open to the public. Feel free to come and go as you'd like.

  • Yes - there is plenty of parking around the farmers market as well as a paved lot a block down from the festival.

  • Yes, there will be several food trucks offering a variety of delicious food and beverages. However, please note that no alcohol will be served at this event.

  • The Florence City Farmers Market has restroom facilities on site.

  • We love our furry friends! However, please be aware that the festival will be crowded, with full vendor tables, loud music, wandering performers, children, and more. If your pet is kept on a leash and is comfortable in such an environment without alarming other festival-goers, feel free to bring them along. Service animals are always welcome. Please make sure to pick up after your pet.

  • Absolutely! We are here to celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. We will have a lot of family-friendly vendors and activities on site.

    We have also ensured that all of the performances will be family-friendly.

  • We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all attendees. We will have several officers on site, as well as volunteer escorts available for those who would like someone to walk them to and from their cars.

  • The Florence City Farmers Market is wheel chair accessible, with limited handicap parking spots available on site.

  • Yes! The support from our sponsors and vendors allows us to host events like this! If you would like to apply, please see the application forms below.

    Sponsorship Form

    Vendor Application Form

  • We welcome volunteers! If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please email us at PeeDeeEquality@gmail.com

  • Our performance spots are limited, but if you have a special talent that aligns with our festival, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our performer page here for more information.

Contact Us

Venue Address:
200 Sanborn Street,
Florence South Carolina, 29501

Contact Us:
PeeDeeEquality@gmail.com

RSVP Online:
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