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!
Keep Scrolling to See our Sponsors, Food Vendors and all the info you need!
2025 Pride in the Pee Dee Sponsors.
Rainbow Level Sponsor
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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 Innovaions
Platinum Level Sponsor
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Bean Bar
Platinum Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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John Calvin Presbyterian Church
Silver Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Free Mom Hugs - South Carolina
Silver Level Sponsor
Columbia, SC
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Palmetto Accounting Associaltes
Silver Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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PharmD Concierge Bartending
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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St. Catherine's Episcopal Church
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Jo Angela Edwins
Bronze Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Florence County Democratic Party
Bronze Sponsor
Florence, SC
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PFLAG Pawleys Island
Bronze Sponsor
Pawleys Island, SC
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Pride Democrats Council of the South Carolina Democratic Party
Bronze Sponsor
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Circle Park Behavorial Health Services
Silver Level Sponsor
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Lance Weldy
Bronze Level Sponsor
Florence, SC
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Kristen Lowe
Bronze Level Sponsor
2025 Pride in the Pee Dee 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! We are excited to bring DJ Tay to spin some magic throughout the day!
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Opening Remarks
4:30PM
Hear from Kennon Feaster-Eytchison, Pee Dee Equality’s Director; The Honorable Lethonia Bradley, Mayor of Florence; Congressional Candidate, John Vincent, and meet the Board of Pee Dee Equality as we kick off PRIDE in the Pee Dee 2025!
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Poetry Reading by Jo Angela Edwins
5:00PM
(or immediately following opening remarks)
Jo Angela will recite a PRIDE themed piece of poetry to help us kick off the festivities and celebrate love!
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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 three divisions!
Youth - (to Age 18)
Adult
Pet!
Be sure to pre-enter the contest at the Pee Dee Equality Booth! You can enter right up until the contest starts!
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ERIC WHO!
7:00-7:30PM
We are excited to bring you Eric Who! Born and raised in Orangeburg, SC, Eric is a dynamic singer and content creator with over 2.7 MILLION TikTok followers. You’ve seen him on NBC’s The Voice, BET’s Miss Pat Settles It, Netflix’s Building The Band and Headliner at Augusta Pride—and now he’s bringing his phenomenal stage presence to Florence!
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Drag Performances
7:30-8:30PM
Xa’ Mona and Honey Dew, will command the stage for a special 2025 Pride in the Pee Dee performance! Other performers to be named soon!
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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.
Bring your appetite and support our amazing Food Vendors!
Performers
Eric Who
Eric Who
DJ Icey Tay
DJ Icey Tay
Xa'Mona
Xa'Mona
Jade Envy
Jade Envy
Honey Dew
Honey Dew
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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