Chattanooga Celebrates Pride During LGBTQIA+ History Month

While most pride celebrations for the year have already happened, Chattanooga pulls out its rainbow flags for its annual pride celebration taking place this weekend in honor of LGBTQIA+ History Month. Tennessee’s Scenic City will feature an array of festivities with many LGBTQIA+-owned restaurants and businesses opening their doors to visitors from near and far.

The Dwell Hotel, recognized as a World Rainbow Hotel and signaling to the LGBTQIA+ community that it offers a welcoming environment, is one of Chattanooga’s many hotels welcoming attendees.

Chattanooga Pride highlights include

• Leading up to the Pride Parade on Oct. 8, Tennessee Valley Pride will host several events from a themed brunch to a sign-making party and more. Other events can be found on Instagram at @chattpride.
• A free screening of Strange World will take place at Miller Park with various vendors and food trucks. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lounge chairs for the movie.
• Sunset Pride Paddle: Hosted by LGBTQIA+-owned Outshine Adventures, this leisurely paced paddleboard experience takes place along the Tennessee River. All equipment is provided along with basic paddling instructions.
• Haunted Houses of Pride Ball: Paying homage to the ballroom and vogueing culture that originated in Harlem during the 1960’s, this festive gathering offers tiered prices for those who want to attend.