Join us October 11th 2025 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 11, 2025, at City Center Market in Florence, SC, as we celebrate love, authenticity, and the incredible power of community.
This year’s Pride Festival coincides with National Coming Out Day, making it an even more unforgettable day of joy, visibility, and unapologetic pride!
Calling all sponsors, vendors, and food trucks
we want YOU to help make PRIDE in the Pee Dee a vibrant, inclusive, and unforgettable celebration!
Pee Dee Equality is excited to bring the community together for a day of love, visibility, and joy—but we need YOU to make it happen! Whether you're a local business, an artisan, a food vendor, or an organization looking to show support, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.
Sign up now!
Sponsor Application: https://forms.gle/feooWoFJF7bZz9wDA
Food Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/XFHz72UayJqsbgVT7
Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/5QZ9v5VpQb7sTHr47
Join us in creating a PRIDE celebration that uplifts, inspires, and strengthens our community. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
More details are on the way, so keep your eyes peeled and get ready to shine.
2024 Pride in the Pee Dee Sponsors.
Rainbow Level Sponsor
Pee Dee Area
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Wild Heart Brewing
Platinum Level Sponsor
Hartsville, SC
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CareSouth Carolina
Platinum Level Sponsor
Pee Dee Area
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Care Innovations
Platinum Level Sponsor
Pee Dee Area
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Hope Health
Gold Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Bean Bar
Gold Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Craig Weber
Keller Williams Realty Palmetto
Gold Level Sponsor
Hartsville, SC
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Syrenity IT
Gold Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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At Your Service Media
Gold Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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St. Catherine's Episcopal Church
Silver Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
Silver Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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John Calvin Presbyterian Church
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Free Mom Hugs - South Carolina
Bronze Level Sponsor
Columbia, SC
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Herron CPA LLC
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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PharmD Concierge Bartending
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Golden | House of Styles
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Fringe Hair Lounge
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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David Oliver Martinez
Bronze Level Sponsor
Individual Contributor
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Stacie Pate
Carolina Real Estate
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Williams Wellness
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
Schedule
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Festival
4:00-9:00PM
Come join us for a family-friendly LGBTQ+ pride celebration featuring local vendors, food trucks, non-profits, and performers at the
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Opening Remarks
4:30PM
Hear from Kennon Feaster-Eytchison, Pee Dee Equality’s Director, Mal Hyman - Congress Candidate, and Teresa Myers Ervin - Current Mayor of Florence open the festival and speak to its importance.
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Poetry Reading by Jo Angela Edwins
5:00PM
Jo Angela will receite a beautiful piece of poetry to help us kick off the festivities and celebrate love!
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Pride Outfit 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 gift card!
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Drag Performances
7:00-7:30PM
Judy Simmons will be hosting Xa'Mona Tanáe and Susu Serenity on stage for a special family-friendly Pride performance!
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Closing Remarks
8:30PM
We close our celebration with some kind-hearted remarks and a cheers to a more inclusive year.
FAQs
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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!
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Nope, this festival is free and open to the public. Feel free to come and go as you'd like.
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Yes - there is plenty of parking around the farmers market as well as a paved lot a block down from the festival.
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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.
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The Florence City Farmers Market has restroom facilities on site.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Florence City Farmers Market is wheel chair accessible, with limited handicap parking spots available on site.
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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.
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We welcome volunteers! If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please email us at PeeDeeEquality@gmail.com
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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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