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Atlanta Pride Committee Planning In-Person Festival in October -
Taking Market & Parade Reservations in advance of Registration
The Atlanta Pride Committee today announced that they are currently planning to hold an in-person event over the festival dates of October 8-10.
“At this time, the City of Atlanta, Office of Special Events, is accepting applications for only Class E Events. We are hopeful this means that our event class, Class A, is in queue and they will begin accepting those applications over the next few months.” said Jamie Fergerson, executive director, Atlanta Pride Committee. “We are planning accordingly and as a result, we will open both the vendor market and parade for RESERVATIONS this week.”
“A market or parade reservation and deposit will hold your place in line and ensure that you can participate once we receive approval. Once that approval for our festival permit is processed and confirmed by the city, we will then reach out to everyone with a reservation to make their final payment so their participation in the 2021 festival is confirmed.”
The Atlanta Pride Committee is working closely with the city along with public health officials to plan a COVID safe festival. Current guidelines include social distancing and mask mandates for everyone on festival grounds; hand washing stations to be placed throughout the park for the duration of the festival; along with the addition of a COVID compliance officer added to the event staff. APC will update health and safety plans as guidance changes to remain in compliance with city ordinances and CDC guidelines.
“The last year has certainly been challenging,” said Fergerson. “However, we are confident that when allowed by the city, we will be ready to go back into Piedmont Park and create a safe and healthy environment for the 2021 festival. Of course, if that does not happen, we will be ready to return to virtual programming.
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