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The Atlanta Hawks close out the Pride festivities on Monday, Oct. 13, with their eighth annual Pride Night. The event, coinciding with their first preseason home game of the 2025-26 season against the Miami Heat, will feature in-game programming and performances that honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.
The celebration will begin with a pregame concourse parade, featuring members of the Atlanta Pride committee and an exclusive pregame happy hour before tipoff at 6 p.m.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the Hawks’ upcoming Pride Night following the festivities of the Atlanta Pride Parade and Festival,” said Steven Igarashi, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Atlanta Pride. “Our collaboration with the Atlanta Hawks has been incredibly meaningful, and we look forward to building on that momentum. The Hawks’ ongoing dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to inclusivity and visibility is something we deeply value, and we can’t wait to celebrate together during Pride this weekend.”
DJ Jay Shalé kicks off the evening’s performances with a set, and at halftime her partner, R&B singer songwriter Asiahn, will join her at center court for a performance proudly amplifying their queer identities. The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus will perform the national anthem, and rapper Saucy Santana will serve as an in-game host for the night.
“Pride Night at State Farm Arena is more than a celebration. It is a powerful affirmation of unity, visibility and belonging,” said Camye Mackey, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer for the Hawks and State Farm Arena. “As we celebrate our eighth year of honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and proudly conclude Atlanta’s annual Pride weekend, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture that reflects Atlanta’s bold spirit, embraces its richness of diversity, and champions authentic inclusion.”
The game will close out Atlanta Pride weekend, following the Hawks’ participation in the Pride parade on Sunday, Oct. 12. Their float with feature Harry the Hawk, Colli Hawk, ATL Dancers, Flgiht Crew, and Southside Crew, and one lucky fan will ride in an Atlanta Hawks custom Pride-wrapped BMW convertible – along with receiving tickets to Monday’s Pride Night.
Atlanta Hawks Pride Night is Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at State Farm Arena. To purchase tickets, visit hawks.com/tickets.
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