FAQ
PRIDE FEST & THE PRIDE PARADE ARE FOR ALL-AGES.
VIP AREAS ARE SUBJECT TO 21 & UP.
PRIDE DATES AND TIMES...check back for more info.
PrideParade
SATURDAY, JUN 6
PrideFest
SUNDAY, JUN 7
\\ATM
An ATM will be available on site near the entrence to the Pride Festival gates.
\\VIP ADMISSION
VIP tickets to PrideFest 2015 will be available next year. VIP tickets include priority seating, food and beverage and more. Pricing for VIP tickets will be announced.
\\PARADE
The start time and parade route for 2015 will be announced.
\\SET TIMES
Set times and schedules for everything the day of pride will be announced. The night will always culminate in the performance of our PrideFest headliner.
\\TRAVEL OPTIONS
PrideFest will be held at Sloss Furnace. There is no public transportation to Sloss.
\\PARKING
Sloss has ample parking on the grounds of the venue. Parking fees if any will be announced. The is generally a good amount of parking available near the parade routes. Make sure your vehicles is secure before you walk away.
\\RE-ENTRY
PrideFest and of course the PrideParade are free to the public. There is no charge to leave and return. HOWEVER, if parking fees are initiated, you may be subject to loosing your spot as parking is ample, but still limited.
\\SECURITY
For the safety of attendees of PrideFest, the City Of Birmingham Police Department will be patrolling the inside areas on foot. The parking areas are NOT patrolled. Volunteers and Pride Board members will also be easily spotted by their T-shirts. If you see anything, say something.
Neither Central Alabama Pride Inc nor Sloss Furnace is responsible for your vehicles. Please make sure your vehicles are locked and secure before walking away.
\\ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
You must be 21 and over to purchase alcohol. ALL persons purchasing alcohol will need valid ID (NO EXCEPTIONS)
\\WEATHER
Both the PrideParade and PrideFest are RAIN OR SHINE events.
\\FOOD AND BEVEARGE
The Sloss venue is a contracted space for the purpose of holding PrideFest. Sloss has its own food and beverage vendors. Outside food and beverage is NOT ALLOWED.
\\SEATING
PrideFest is held under a covered hard (non grass) space. If you will be there all day, it is advised you bring lawn chairs so you can relax and be more comfortable.