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Salisbury Pride Festival

The Salisbury Pride Festival is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community held at Bell Tower Green in Salisbury, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marked the 15th year of the event and featured a ceremonial proclamation reading by local officials alongside various community activities. Traditionally held in June, the festival was moved to September to better include students from nearby colleges after the summer break.

Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Salisbury, Rowan County
Status
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Salisbury Pride Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Official pride proclamation reading by city leadership
  • Community activities and vendor displays at Bell Tower Green
  • Special outreach and shuttle services for local college students
The Salisbury Pride Festival serves as a major community gathering in Rowan County, bringing together residents, students, and allies to celebrate diversity. The event typically features a variety of vendors, live entertainment, and community-focused activities at the Bell Tower Green park. A significant tradition of the festival is the reading of an official pride proclamation, a practice that dates back to the inaugural event in 2012.

In 2026, organizers shifted the event from its usual June schedule to September. This change was specifically designed to increase engagement with local college populations at Catawba College and Livingstone College, who are often away during the summer months. To support this outreach, the festival provided dedicated shuttle services to transport students from these campuses to the downtown venue.

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Bell Tower Green
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Salisbury, Rowan County

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