Overview
- Videos and eyewitnesses show a small group of men wearing red and black carrying a swastika flag and shouting antisemitic, racist and anti‑LGBTQ slurs during Athens PrideFest on June 6.
- Organizers placed a large “hater blocker” banner and stood between the demonstrators and marchers to shield attendees, and the parade continued after the group moved away.
- Event leaders reported some physical contact but no serious injuries and said Athens‑Clarke County police monitored the scene throughout the afternoon.
- Athens Pride and Queer Collective condemned the display as white supremacist intimidation and attendees largely refused to engage, keeping the celebration focused on solidarity and joy.
- Local media obtained video and watchdog groups have named a possible neo‑Nazi group, but authorities have not confirmed affiliations and reporters say inquiries and review of footage are ongoing.