The annual Martin Luther King Day holiday weekend is just one of the annual celebrations that makes Atlanta the South’s gay go-to. Starting on Thursday, don’t stop ‘til you get enough all the way through Monday’s big LGBTQ breakfast, march and rally.
Celebrities, porn stars, DJs, go-go dancers, and more pack the town for the yearly commemoration and celebration of how far the movement has come and how far we have yet to go. Be ready for thousands people partying with purpose.
We start with an introduction to meet the major players. These party promoters know what’s up, and all have fun in store.
Rockstars Production ‘We Rock MLK’ Weekend
From the guys who bring you non-stop Black Gay Pride action in fall comes three days of fab that lets you party – what? – like a rock star of course. While venues are being finalized, secure your passes to Friday-through Sunday fun. VIP options available for all events. rockstarsproduction.com.
WassupNATL ‘Freedom’ & ‘Freaknik 2018’
The party promoters at Wassup create an ultimate man’s-man getaway for guys. Five amazing nights, five supersized parties, and 5,000 same-gender loving men. Dagger, Jeremy Copeland, Sherrod, Yusaf Mack, Sidney Star and more appear as guests. wassupnatl.com
ATL Mega Party
The newest organizers on the list offer weekend passes, or get tickets individually to their five blowouts. A&E Ent LLC, Angel X, Dream Team and ALT Clubbing join forces for this year’s series Thursday through Sunday. Text MLK to 64600 or visit atlblackpride.com
Friday, January 12
We Rock MLK Pre-Game Mixer
Einstein’s, 7 p.m.
1077 Juniper St.
Freedom Kickoff
with Celebrity Choreographer Jeremy Copeland
& Model-Webster Sherrod
Kompass
2520 Piedmont Road NE
Hotlanta Mega Party
Museum Bar, 11 p.m.
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW
MLK Mega Party
Location TBA
Text MLK to 64600
Saturday, January 13
We Rock Ultimate Day Party
Havana, 5 p.m.
3112 Piedmont Road NE
Mega Day Party
Atlanta Eagle, 5 p.m.
306 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
Freaknik 2018
with Boxer & Model Yusaf Mack & Sidney Star
Kompass
2520 Piedmont Road NE
Mega Night Party
Location TBA
Text MLK to 64600
Big Dicks & Fat Asses
with Big Dick Contest
Gentlemen’s Club, 12 midnight to 6 a.m.
2145 Piedmont Road NE
Sunday, January 14
We Rock Brunch,12 noon
Location TBA
We Rock Finale, 10 p.m.
Opium, 960 Spring Street
MLK Sexy Onesie Party
to benefit Thrive SS with
Drinks, Hookah & Cash Prizes
150 Pine Street, 9 p.m.
I AM King
Kompass, 10 p.m.
2520 Piedmont Road NE
Monday, January 15
LGBT Bayard Rustin/Audre Lorde Breakfast
Loudermilk Center, 10 a.m.
40 Courtland St. NE
MLK Day March & Rally
Including a gay contingent from Breakfast
Peachtree @ Baker Streets, 1:45 p.m.
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