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Charlotte's top August events: Panthers preseason, Charlotte Pride festival and more

McKenzie Rankin

A large crowd watches people holding a giant rainbow and trans pride flag at the Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade on a city street with trees and buildings. — This year, Charlotte Pride (Aug. 16-17) will move to Uptown's First Ward Park and surrounding streets for the first time.

Charlotte's August is buzzing beyond football. From Broadway hits and Pride parades to monster trucks and a 10K through Uptown, the city's summer lineup caters to every kind of fan.

🏈 Aug. 2: Carolina Panthers Fan Fest 2025 at BofA Stadium. | 6:30pm

🏁 Aug. 2: Cook Out Monster Truck Bash at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | 5pm (gates open)

🏈 Aug. 8: Panthers vs. Cleveland Browns (preseason game 1) at BofA Stadium. | 7pm

🎭 Aug. 12-17: "The Book of Mormon" at Ovens Auditorium. | Showtimes vary

⚽️ Aug. 16: Charlotte FC vs. Real Salt Lake at BofA Stadium. | 7:30pm

🏳️‍🌈 Aug. 16-17: Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade in First Ward Park/Uptown. | Times vary

🎶 Aug. 21: Erykah Badu and The Alchemist at The Fillmore. | 8pm

🏈 Aug. 21: Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (preseason) at BofA Stadium. | 7pm

🎪 Aug. 28-31: Cirque du Soleil: OVO at Bojangles Coliseum. | Showtimes vary

🏈 Aug. 29: Duke's Mayo Classic: App State vs. Charlotte at BofA Stadium. | 7pm

🎉 Aug. 30: Souled Out Dates day party at Camp North End. | 3-10pm

🏃🏽‍♀️ Aug. 31: Around the Crown 10K in Uptown. | 7:30am

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