Deep In The Heart of Pride: A Celebration of Pride Month in Texas

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Here’s a list of events where you can show your Pride this June.

On June 28, 1969, The Stonewall Inn, a pub in Greenwich Village, was raided by the New York Police Department.  When the police turned aggressive, the LGBTQ+ patrons of Stonewall and other lesbian and gay establishments in the neighborhood rioted for more than six days. Every year in June, during Pride Month, the Stonewall uprisings are remembered as a turning point in the gay liberation struggle. 

Pride month is a time to look to the past—to draw pride and inspiration from revolutionary LGBTQ+ ancestors, like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, and channel their defiance into the present. Right now we are experiencing multiple attacks on LGBTQ+ Texans from extreme MAGA Republicans in the state. From criminalizing gender-affirming healthcare, to banning books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and limiting the educational curriculum on sex and gender identity

This Pride month let's reflect on how far we have come and celebrate what we are fighting for in the future. LGBTQ+ representation in Texas politics is on the rise as Molly Cook marks a historic milestone as she becomes Texas's first openly LGBTQ+ State Senator. Julie Johnson is paving her way to victory to become Texas's first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Texas and the South. Additionally, Lauren Ashley Simmons is replacing anti-LGBTQ incumbent Shawn Thierry in the Texas House. These historic wins in the state underscore a change in the political landscape, reflecting the growing diversity within the state's political sphere. 

To help you celebrate Pride with your friends, family, and loved ones, Progress Texas has compiled a list of Pride events throughout June taking place across Texas.

Dallas/Fort Worth

Dallas Pride - At Fair Park on June 1st (Festival) & June 2nd (Parade)

Pride In Bloom - June 8th & June 9th at The Dallas Arboretum and Garden

Ride For Pride 2024 - June 8th at The Reverchon Recreation Center

Let’s Get Proud Pride Celebration Fundraiser - Hosted by the Dallas LGBT Bar Association on June 13th at XOXO Dining Room

Dallas Southern Pride - Juneteenth Unity Weekend on June 13th- June 16th  

Fort Worth Pride Pop-Up Market - June 1st at Chaos to Couture

Pride Bar Crawl - June 22nd 

Houston

Families With Pride - June 1st at Discovery Green

Harmony In Motion - June 1st at The Ranch Houston

Pride Market and Kick-Off - June 2nd at Karbach Brewing 

Pride In Business - Celebration & Awards- Hosted by the Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce on June 7th

Hair Is Fun - June 8th at Northwest Educational Center 

Grand Marshall Day Party - June 16th at KiKi’s Houston 

Juneteenth Summit 2024 - June 19th at Montrose Grace Place 

Soaked Pool Party - June 22nd at Heights House Hotel Houston 

Dine With Pride - June 25th 

Houston Pride 2024 (Festival and Parade) - June 29th at Houston City Hall

Austin

Pride Month at Blue Owl Brewing - Different events happening all month

Pride Luncheon - June 5th 

Pride Party 2024 - June 8th 

Family Day Pride - June 9th 

Pride Bar Crawl - June 22nd 

Round Rock Pride Festival - June 1st 

Note: Austin’s annual PRIDE Celebration and Stonewall Rally is held in August

San Antonio

Futball Pride Night - June 1st at Toyota Field

2024 Pride Hike & 5K - June 1st at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex 

Pride River Parades & Celebration - June 1st 

Pride Night & Mercadito - June 7th 

Pride on The East Side - June 8th at Ella Austin Community Center 

Icon’s Brunch - June 9th 

San Antonio Pride (Festival & Parade) - June 29th 

El Paso

Family Day Pride - June 1st 

Pride Night With Locomotive - June 1st 

Pride Bar Crawl - June 22nd 

Sun City Pride - June 29th 

Others

Corpus Christi Pride - Different events throughout the month 

Pride East Texas - June 8th in Longview, TX

Pride On The Plains - June 29th 

Grayson County Pride (Festival)- June 29th at Sherman Municipal Ballroom 

Lubbock Pride 2024 - June 22nd 

Marfa Pride 2024 - Different events throughout the month 

Fort Bend County Pride 2024 - August 11th