When is Houston Pride?
Houston Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the United States, organized by Pride Houston 365. The event typically draws over 750,000 attendees and is the biggest Pride event in the South.
Houston Pride Parade 2026
- Expected date: Last Saturday of June 2026 (historically late June)
- Route: The parade runs through the Montrose neighborhood along Westheimer Road, from Crocker Street to Dunlavy Street
- Festival: The official Pride festival is typically held at Hermann Square near City Hall on the same weekend
- Organizer: Pride Houston 365
Pride Week Events
- Pride Kick-Off Party — Friday night before the parade at a downtown venue
- Pride Superstar — Drag competition held during Pride week
- Pride Night at Minute Maid Park — The Houston Astros typically host an LGBTQ+ night near Pride
- Pride weekend brunches — Montrose venues host special Pride brunch events
Other Major Annual Events
- Bunnies on the Bayou (Easter Sunday) — Massive outdoor Easter party and fundraiser running 40+ years along Buffalo Bayou
- QFest Houston (July/August) — Annual LGBTQ+ film festival, one of the oldest in the Southwest
- Night of Stars Gala (October) — Pride Houston's annual black-tie fundraiser
- Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20) — Annual memorial vigil at the Montrose Center
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