Pride Day Celebration at Busch Gardens

Embrace diversity and inclusivity with a Pride Day celebration at Busch Gardens July 14 and 15! This family-friendly event offers show-stopping entertainment by LGBTQ+ stars, specialty merchandise, a vendor fair and more! After a fun-filled day, stay for Busch Gardens Summer Nights with a very special performer. Read on to learn more about Pride Day celebration at Busch Gardens.

Slide into Pride at Water Country USA

July 14, 7-10 pm.

Slide into Pride with an all-new after-hours party featuring a special selection of water rides including the brand new Riptide Race, plus a fabulous a DJ dance party, specialty face painting and more! Reservations are required to secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind event.

Bad Romance: A Tribute to Lady Gaga 

Summer Nights Concert Series
July 15, 7 p.m.

It’s easy to love Lady Gaga, and Busch Gardens is bringing you the most respected Lady Gaga tribute Band in the United States: Bad Romance.

Experience Gaga’s look, sound, and feel with Bad Romance lead vocalist Lisa Peterson, who slays in Gaga’s iconic costumes and backs up her look with a staggering voice that flawlessly matches Gaga’s vocal range. Her powerful performance brims with energy and makes you think you’re seeing the real thing. These veteran musicians and live dancers love what they do, and have developed an amazing on-stage chemistry that will send chills down your spine! Experience a high-quality, high-energy live show from start to finish at the Royal Palace Theatre, and celebrate pride with colorful fireworks to cap off an unforgettable day.

Specialty Entertainment

Experience absolutely vivacious fun with the personalities of some of the best LGBTQ+ stars in the business in the Abbey Stone Theatre. Let loose and dance in your seat to these dazzling family-friendly displays of feel-good fun featuring Jennifer Warner, Coco Vega, Sabrina Lawrence & Valeria Valentino. Performances at 12 PM, 2:30 PM, & 5 PM.

Coke Studio Sound Stage DJ: Presented by Coca-Cola
All new this year is the Coke Studio DJ! Relax and dance to the beat under the red umbrella sky as our Coke Studio DJ spins today’s top hits bringing artists together in France village.

Local bands will grace the Oktoberfest Stage all day with live music. It’s impossible not to have fun for Pride Day celebration at Busch Gardens!