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2025 Pride Kickoff

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2025 Pride Kickoff

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Celebrate Pride Beneath the Waves

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Pride Kickoff General Admission
Includes two drink tickets for ages 18+
• $50 – Through August 8
• $56 – After August 8

Lounge Admission
Includes admission to the event, upgraded private lounge, scenic views, 3-hour open bar, and lite bites for ages 21+
• $120 – Through August 8
• $130 – After August 8

  • Georgia Aquarium

  • Oct 10

Kick off your Atlanta Pride weekend at the city’s most iconic attraction! Connect with friends old and new as you explore the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, transformed with dazzling décor and high-energy music. Recognized as one of Atlanta’s top LGBTQ+ events, this award-winning celebration turns the Aquarium into a vibrant party experience.

Enjoy beats from four live DJs spread across the aquarium, creating one of the biggest LGBTQ+ dance parties in the city. For 2025, we’re thrilled to feature international superstar DJ Shane Marcus (NYC), DJ Kevin DuRard (Atlanta), DJ Brian Rojas (Deep South), and DJ Amy Alderman (Richmond, VA)—spinning in a hidden location beneath 6.3 million gallons of water.

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Event Highlights

    Dolphin Pride Presentation
    Celebrate the return of Dolphin Pride with fun marine facts, a live training demo, and insights into our dolphin conservation efforts.
    Aquarium Views
    Enjoy exclusive after-hours views of all the Aquarium's galleries - observing the animals in a unique nighttime setting.
    Live DJs
    Spinning music and setting the vibe all night long to keep every corner of the Aquarium pulsing with energy and celebration.
    Food & Drinks
    Enjoy a variety of delicious food & drinks available for purchase at Coastline Café & cashless bars.

Music & Entertainment

Featuring DJ Amy Alderman, DJ Shane Marcus, DJ Kevin DuRard, and DJ Brian Rojas

2025 Pride Kickoff

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General Admission

AGES 18+

Attendees have the option of selecting General Admission tickets, which include two (2) drink tickets valid for a mixed drink, beer, wine, or soft drink.

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Lounge Admission

AGES 21+

For guests wanting to take their experience to the next level, consider the upgraded Lounge Admission, which is a private, upscale lounge with scenic views looking over the event and includes a premium 3-hour open bar and light bites.

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Event Information

Event Essentials

  • Coastline café open from 7:00PM – 9:00PM
  • Cashless bars open from 7:00PM – 10:45PM
  • Dolphin Presentation – Seating is first come, first served
    • Theater doors open at 7:30PM – Presentation begins at 8:00PM
  • Our animal galleries begin to close at 10PM as we slowly dim our lights for bedtime.

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  • Atlanta Pride Festival Passes and Sponsor Passes are not valid for entry to this event.
  • Georgia Aquarium Annual Memberships are not valid for entry to this event.
  • Guests must be 18 or older for General Admission and 21 or older for Lounge Admission.
  • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations, no-shows, or late arrivals.
  • No changing room or bag storage available.

For questions, please contact Georgia Aquarium’s Call Center at 404-581-4000.

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