Pride of Holly Springs Festival: “Love Grows Here” Taking Place Downtown on September 6th
Festival features live music, parades, raffles, kids’ activities, and more—all celebrating love, community, and opportunity.
Holly Springs, NC, Sep. 2, 2025 — Pride of Holly Springs (link) is gearing up for its second annual Pride of Holly Springs Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2:30 pm to 6 pm at the Holly Springs Cultural Center (300 Ballantine Street). This year’s theme, “Love Grows Here,” reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a more inclusive, visible, and connected community.
The festival follows other southern Wake County Pride events that took place earlier this summer, including the Apex Pride Festival on June 14th and the Fuquay-Varina Pride Celebration on June 28th. Together, the three festivals highlight a growing regional commitment to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices and fostering joy and belonging across the Triangle.
“Our community has shown such incredible support, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for this year’s festival,” said Donna Friend, President of Pride of Holly Springs. “Pride is about more than one day of celebration—it’s about creating spaces where every person feels safe, valued, and celebrated. This festival, and our work throughout the year, reflect our ongoing commitment to building that kind of community here in Holly Springs.”
A Full Day of Pride, Joy, and Connection
Organizers have planned a full day of activities leading into the festival itself:
🛍️ 10 am – 2 pm – Pride Pop-Up Shop at Wine 100
🎨 1 pm – 2 pm – Teen Pre-Pride Event at the Cultural Center
🌈 2 pm – 3 pm – Pride Strut Down Main Street
🎊 3 pm – 6 pm – Pride of Holly Springs Festival at the Cultural Center
Entertainment: Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus; 22 Strings live music
Kids Zone Storytime: Pride Puppy, Love, Violet, Born Ready, My Rainbow, and more
🎶 7 pm – 9 pm – Pride Music Bingo at Black Dog Bottle Shop, benefiting the Pride of Holly Springs Scholarship Fund
💖 Bring your friends, wear your brightest colors, and get ready for a powerful day of pride.
The Pride of Holly Springs Raffle
The Pride of Holly Springs Raffle is now live, featuring more than 20 prize baskets valued at $200 or more, with themes ranging from self-care to adventure. Tickets are $5 each, with proceeds supporting the group’s scholarship program.
Open: August 30 at 8:00 am
Closes: September 7 at 11:59 pm
Winners Drawn: September 7; Contacted: September 8
Baskets will be on display during the festival.
🎟️ Tickets: givebutter.com/pohsprideraffle2025
Pride of Holly Springs Scholarship: Investing in the Future
The Pride of Holly Springs Scholarship awards $500 to local high school juniors and seniors who are helping to build a more inclusive and welcoming community. Applicants must live in or be actively involved in Holly Springs and may demonstrate their impact through advocacy, leadership, creativity, or acts of kindness.
By recognizing these everyday changemakers, Pride of Holly Springs is investing in the next generation of leaders and ensuring that pride shines year-round.
Learn more about the Pride of Holly Springs Scholarship Program by visiting https://prideofhollysprings.com/scholarship-program.
About Pride of Holly Springs
Pride of Holly Springs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to its annual festival, the group organizes teen programming, pop-up events, and scholarships that foster visibility, equity, and belonging for all residents.
For more information, visit https://prideofhollysprings.com/