Famously Hot South Carolina Pride returns to Columbia. Here’s how you can celebrate
The biggest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in South Carolina is back this weekend, with events from a Friday night parade to a day-long festival Saturday to after parties around the city.
Famously Hot South Carolina Pride in Columbia begins Thursday and runs through Sunday. The celebration, which draws tens of thousands to the capital city, is sure to be busy — you could even say hot — but the fall weather will be lovely. The highs all weekend will hover in the upper 70s and cool off to the mid-50s at night. For the chillier among us, you’ll definitely want a jacket when the sun goes down.
This year, South Carolina Pride also features two days — Friday and Saturday — of performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race stars.
Here’s the current list of events hosted by SC Pride. Most events are free. Some bars might have a cover charge.
Know about an event we’re missing? Email ckaracostas@thesunnews.com to have it added.
Official Kick-Off Party (Donation at the door goes to SC Pride. 18+ to party, 21+ to drink.)
PT’s 1109, 1109 Assembly St., Columbia
Thursday, Oct. 21 — 10 p.m.
Get Lit Night Time Pride Parade
Main Street, Columbia from Laurel to Lady streets.
Friday, Oct. 22 — Get Lit Street Party starts at 6 p.m. Parade begins around 7 p.m.
Get Lit Concert (Featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race stars.)
Corner of Main and Lady streets, Columbia
Friday Oct. 22 — 8:30 p.m.
Get Lit After Party (18+ to party, 21+ to drink.)
The Capital Club, 1002 Gervais St., Columbia
Friday, Oct. 22 — 10 p.m.
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival
Main Street from Lady to Hampton streets, Columbia.
Saturday, Oct. 23 — Noon–9 p.m.
Family Pride (Hosted by the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center)
Near intersection of Washington and Main streets.
Saturday, Oct. 23 — Noon-5 p.m.
Drag Story Time (Hosted by the Richland Library)
Near intersection of Washington and Main streets (in Family Pride).
Saturday, Oct. 23 — Various times.
Famously Hot Ultra VIP Lounge (Sold out.)
Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia
Saturday, Oct. 23 — 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Aftermath After Party (Featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race stars. Pre-sale for $15 tickets online ends Thursday. Tickets $20 at the door.)
The Senate, 1022 Senate St., Columbia
Saturday, Oct. 23 — 10 p.m.
Drag Brunch (Call the restaurant for tickets.)
The Woody on Main, 1649 Main St., Columbia
Sunday, Oct. 24 — Noon–2 p.m.
This story was originally published October 19, 2021 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Famously Hot South Carolina Pride returns to Columbia. Here’s how you can celebrate."
