{"id":2476930,"date":"2026-06-26T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2476930"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:00:43","slug":"greenville-colors-of-pride-march-drag-show-performances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/greenville-colors-of-pride-march-drag-show-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenville Colors of Pride: March, drag show, performances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"12159734002\" title=\"VIDEO: Upstate SC LGBTQ+ community, allies on the meaning of Pride\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2023\/06\/24\/PGRE\/efba1253-9b1f-4334-8125-6a9d9c075d76-0624_Black_Pride_Parade_Greenville_427.JPG\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>VIDEO: Upstate SC LGBTQ+ community, allies on the meaning of Pride<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Upstate SC LGBTQ+ community and allies talk about the importance and meaning of Pride during Saturday&#8217;s parade in downtown Greenville.<\/p>\n<p>Ken Ruinard, Greenville News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>An 11 a.m. march, a drag showcase featuring two <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountplus.com\/shows\/rupauls-drag-race\/\">RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/a> stars, and live musical performances will fill Main Street as Greenville\u2019s Colors of Pride Festival takes place Saturday, June 27.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>The festival, located on Main St. in downtown Greenville, celebrates inclusivity, welcoming people of all ethnicities, identities, orientations, and genders, according to sponsor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/upstatepridesc.org\/\">Upstate Pride SC.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Attendees can enjoy food and music and explore offerings from more than 100 vendors. Click here for a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventeny.com\/events\/2026colorsofpride-26676\/\">festival map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The march will begin at 11 a.m. Meet up at the Main Stage by 10:30 a.m. in the Graham Plaza, 300 S. Main St., in front of the Peace Center. The festival ends at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Headliners for the festival are <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kenyapleaser\/?hl=en\">Kenya Pleaser <\/a>and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/queenofflipss\/?hl=en\">MHI&#8217;YA Queen of Flipss<\/a>, contestants on RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race.<\/p>\n<p>Due to expected heat, free water will be available at the Prisma Health and Cooling Tent on E. Broad Street.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/29\/PGRE\/74257771007-06292024-upstate-black-pride-greml-005.JPG bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/29\/PGRE\/74257771007-06292024-upstate-black-pride-greml-005.JPG?crop=3151,2363,x394,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/29\/PGRE\/74257771007-06292024-upstate-black-pride-greml-005.JPG?crop=1773,2363,x1063,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/29\/PGRE\/74257771007-06292024-upstate-black-pride-greml-005.JPG?crop=3545,1995,x0,y184 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"McKenzie Lange\/ Staff\" caption=\"Hundreds gather downtown during the Upstate Black Pride March and Festival in Greenville, S.C., on Saturday, June 29, 2024.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Colors of Pride Festival schedule<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 27 | Downtown Greenville (Main Street)<\/strong><\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Morning events<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10:15\u201310:45 a.m.<\/strong> \u2014 SC Pride Interfaith Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:45\u201310:50 a.m.<\/strong> \u2014 City proclamation reading by Ken Gibson<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:50\u201311 a.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Board recognitions<\/li>\n<li><strong>11 a.m.\u2013Noon<\/strong> \u2014 Colors of Pride march<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Festival kickoff<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Noon\u201312:05 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Welcome (Upstate Pride SC Board)<\/li>\n<li><strong>12:05\u201312:10 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Opening intro by host <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/allaboutpatti.com\/about\">Patti O Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Speakers &amp; community program<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12:10\u20131:40 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Speakers and performances\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes AFFA Action, Trinity Lutheran Church<\/li>\n<li>LGBT Chamber, Uplift Outreach SC Pride<\/li>\n<li>Upstate Pride Court, Lavender graduation, DJ Fuego<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Entertainment blocks<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1:40\u20132 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Greenville Gay Men\u2019s Choir<\/li>\n<li><strong>2\u20133 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Drag show (multiple performers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Afternoon performances<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2\u20135 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Ongoing stage acts, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rylee Hunty, Ayden Lee<\/li>\n<li>Jessica Black, Jersey O\u2019Lavish<\/li>\n<li>Princess Mocha, Beau D\u2019Bishop<\/li>\n<li>Brandon Hilton, Lune, Guapo<\/li>\n<li>Love Wins Ceremony (3:15 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>Sapphire Reign, Ava Wilds, Diamond Sanchez<\/li>\n<li>Devin Davenport, Aurora Renee<\/li>\n<li>Ervena Chloe, Paris Lefaris<\/li>\n<li>Queen of Flips, Kenya Pleaser starting at 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"presto-h3 wp-block-heading\">Wrap-up<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4:50\u20135 p.m.<\/strong> \u2014 Closing set (DJ Fuego)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"12131997002\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s new at Colors of Pride Festival and March?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Youth and Family Zone:<\/strong> Enjoy games, books, and prizes for children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TransUnmuted Zone:<\/strong> Connect with other trans BIPOC and find resources in the Upstate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Zone:<\/strong> Participate in a blood drive and other health screenings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Proud Zone:<\/strong> Stay Proud, Stay Sober tent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Kaleidoscope:<\/strong> Discover vendors from diverse BIPOC cultures.<\/li>\n<li>Second dance party stage and tent<\/li>\n<li>Prisma cooling tent with free water<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fun extras:<\/strong> Spray tanning RV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">What roads will be closed?<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, June 27, Main Street from Court to Falls Park Drive, Broad Street from Courtyard Valet Loop to AC Valet Loop from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvillesc.gov\/live-road-closures\">City of Greenville website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Where to park<\/h2>\n<p>Free street parking is available throughout downtown Greenville, along with several city-owned garages.<\/p>\n<p>Check real-time garage availability: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvillesc.gov\/parking\">https:\/\/www.greenvillesc.gov\/513<\/a><\/p>\n<p>City-owned garages offer the first two hours free, with a max daily rate of $10. (Rates for privately owned garages may vary.)<\/p>\n<p><em>Information for this story compiled from Upstate Pride SC website and Facebook page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This story was created with the assistance\u00a0of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcm.usatoday.com%2Fethical-conduct&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjose.franco%40shj.com%7C7debb621e6f14f5ace2f08dec7322fb1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C639167215576660175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Pl4zMJEQmoh927St7A5AfRsv93NywKtdZXc3dFF%2B9kk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/em><\/a><em>.\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-06-26 09:01:44.283895756 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-06-26 14:53:05.78083688 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.greenvilleonline.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VIDEO: Upstate SC LGBTQ+ community, allies on the meaning of Pride Members of the Upstate SC LGBTQ+ community and allies talk about the importance and meaning of Pride during Saturday&#8217;s parade in downtown Greenville. 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