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Saturday, August 22, 2026
Fiesta Gardens & Congress Avenue
Austin, TexasAustin Pride 2026 is the 36th edition of one of America's only nighttime Pride celebrations. The all-day Fiesta Gardens festival (gates 11 AM) leads into the legendary Night Parade down Congress Avenue at 8 PM on Saturday, August 22, capping a long weekend (Aug 20–23) of parties across the 4th Street gayborhood. Theme: Viva la Resistencia. Organized by the all-volunteer Austin Pride Foundation.
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Fri, Aug 21
9 PM - 3 AM
The Austin Eagle, Austin
Sat, Aug 22
11 AM - 10 PM
Fiesta Gardens
Sat, Aug 22
12 PM - 5 PM
Fairmont Austin, Austin
Sat, Aug 22
8 PM - 11 PM
Congress Avenue
Sat, Aug 22
9 PM - 2 AM
Cheer Up Charlies, Austin
Sat, Aug 22
10 PM - 3 AM
Oilcan Harry’s, Austin
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