Although Augusta’s Pride Week has wrapped up, there’s still time to celebrate some of the flashy, bold and colorful outfits worn by Parade and Festival-goers.
Despite Greene Street’s becoming a flood of rainbow hues, several parade and festival guests stood out from the crowd, going all out with their outfits from hair and makeup to clothes and accessories.
Here, the Augusta Press has compiled 10 eye-catching looks from Augusta Pride 2025.
Lynn Kroupa took this rainbow outfit to the next level with a sparkling hat and larger-than-life butterfly wings. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Vicki Jarrett, left, and Jennie Jarrett took on Pride with matching rainbow skirts. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Allie Parker stood out with a bold, layered rainbow skirt. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Hailey stuck to the classics with a rainbow dress. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
An eye for detail
Courtney Mack paid special attention to hair and makeup for Pride, wearing color from head to toe. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Eden Phorbes topped off a Pride outfit with a pair of sunglasses featuring Paris Hilton’s iconic catchphrase, “that’s hot.” Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Parade-goer Maxx donned a colorful outfit with a massive, matching fan. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Outstanding outfits
Matthew McBride chose coordinating colors for pride, pairing pinks, oranges and greens. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Lillian Owens gave a basic denim outfit some Pride flair with lots of accessories and rainbow eye makeup. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Courtney H. rocked shorts and coordinating hair, plus batwing sunglasses. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.Astri Vale rocked a monochrome, all-black look for Pride. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Erin Weeks is a reporter with the Augusta Press. She covers education in the CSRA.
Erin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken. Her first poetry book, "Origins of My Love," was published by Bottlecap Press in 2022.
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