Knox Pride Fest 2026

Knox Pride Fest is East Tennessee's largest LGBTQ+ celebration, organized by Knox Pride. The main festival is held at World's Fair Park with live music, vendors, drag performances, and community-organization booths, preceded by a Pride parade down Gay Street downtown. After the 2025 festival was cancelled over insurance and safety concerns, organizers have committed to returning in 2026 — dates are expected in early October; check knoxpride.com for confirmation.