The annual Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival offers an inclusive, diverse lineup

Southern Fried Queer Pride takes place at Eyedrum Gallery and its adjoining parking lot, June 23-26. (Courtesy of Avery Willis)

Pride Month celebrations worldwide are in full force, including in Georgia. The annual Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival is this weekend, and it begins the evening of June 23, with attractions from drag pageants to a “Hawt Sauce” dance party, an artist market and more.

Avery Willis, the disability advocate and volunteer outreach coordinator for Southern Fried Queer Pride, joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to discuss the festivities. 

Interview highlights follow below.