Charleston Pride holds annual parade in downtown Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Floats and vehicles descended on the Holy City Saturday for The Charleston Pride Parade.

The parade route began at Wragg Square on Ann Street and continued to King and Market Streets.

Proceeds of the annual parade benefit Charleston Pride.

Marchers in the annual Charleston Pride Parade walk along King Street Saturday morning. — Marchers in the annual Charleston Pride Parade walk along King Street Saturday morning.(Live 5)

Following the parade, the Ryder Hotel is hosting a Pride Pool Party at the hotel’s second-floor pool deck. The pool party, co-hosted with Charleston Pride, is free and open to the public. The pool party runs from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy cocktail specials and tasty bites while guests enjoy a dip in the pool.

A portion of sales of the Absolut Pride Cocktail will benefit Charleston Pride. DJ Crystal Guysir will be spinning all afternoon. This is a 21+ plus event. Valet parking will be offered for $15 per car. General Admission is first-come, first-serve.

Find out more information at Lowcountry Weekend.

Charleston Pride held its annual pride parade in downtown Charleston Saturday morning. — Charleston Pride held its annual pride parade in downtown Charleston Saturday morning.(Live 5)

Copyright 2022 WCSC. All rights reserved.