Series of celebrations planned throughout June – Houston Public Media

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Saturday marks the start of Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. And this year, for the first time, Houston is hosting two Pride parades and festivals.

The June 22 parade and festival hosted by Houston’s New Faces of Pride, as well as the June 29 events hosted by Pride Houston 365, are flagship events for local nonprofits. But they both host a series of other Pride-themed events throughout the month, some of which are geared toward families while others are geared toward adults.

There are many ways to commemorate Pride Month in Houston, including fitness activities, parties, markets, brunches, and pride nights at local professional sporting events.

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Below is a preview of the Pride events kicking off this weekend. The Families With Pride celebration that was planned for Saturday morning at Discovery Green is not included, as it was canceled due to forecasted bad weather.

HOUSTON PRIDE MONTH

MAY 31ST

Skate Sober | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lockwood Skating Palace, 3323 E. Lockwood Dr.

The first of several upcoming events hosted by Pride Houston 365, this family gathering in Northeast Houston will be alcohol-free. The main attraction is roller skating to classic R&B music.

Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up and can be purchased online. Children 12 and under enter free.

JUNE 1

Fit & Fabulous – Pride Month CrossFit Class Launch | From 8 a.m. to noon at CrossFit Be Someone, 1418 rue Roy.

The new faces of Houston Pride are kicking off an event series in June with hour-long fitness classes at CrossFit Be Someone in the Heights area. Professional trainers will be on hand for a warm-up, full-body workout and cool-down.

Classes are scheduled for 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and cost $10. Participants can register online.

Harmony in motion | 5-7 p.m. at Ranch Houston, 4427 Fuqua St.

All ages and fitness levels are welcome at this yoga session hosted by Pride Houston. Stretching and breathing exercises will be preceded by storytelling and camaraderie among participants.

Entry is free for the first 50 participants registered on the event webpage. The cost is otherwise $10.

Queer Prom | 6 p.m. at Pearl Houston, 4216 Washington Ave.

This LBGTQ+ bar on Washington Avenue is kicking off Pride Month with a prom night for Houstonians “who couldn’t attend or have the prom we wanted.” There will be best dressed awards, a photo booth and raffle prizes.

Admission is free before 9 p.m., with a $5 entry fee afterward. Visit the bar’s Instagram page for more information.

You mean everything! | 8-9:30 p.m. at Unity of Houston, 2929 Unity Dr.

Pride Chorus Houston, an LGBTQ+ singing group, kicks off Pride Month with a two-stop country music-themed concert in Uptown. The event will highlight gay country musicians who have been pioneers as well as artists who have become icons of the LGBTQ+ community. Tunes by Orville Peck, Lil’ Nas X, Dolly Parton and Chely Wright will be among the music featured.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online.

JUNE 2

Pride Market and Kickoff | 11:00 a.m. at Brasserie Karbach, 2032 rue Karbach.

A group of local vendors, food trucks and DJs are expected to be on hand for this event at a northwest Houston brewery, in collaboration with Pride Houston. Games and competitions, gifts and performances are on offer, as well as numerous craft beers.

Admission is free for those who RSVP online. All ages are welcome.

JUNE 8

Hair is fun | noon at the Northwest Educational Center, 2910 Antoine Dr.

Children ages 8 to 16 are encouraged to harness their creativity and self-expression by learning to become a barber in a positive, supportive environment. Instructors will be on hand to help young participants cut and style hair on mannequins.

More information about this free Pride Houston event is available online.

JUNE 9

Pride 5K Fun Run | 9 a.m. to noon at Frost Town Brewing, 100 N. Jackson St.

This downtown craft brewery is hosting a Pride-themed fun run to celebrate Houston’s LGBTQ+ community. Post-race beer sales will benefit local LGBTQ+ charities.

Visit the Frost Town Instagram page for more information.

JUNE 12

Space Cowboys Pride Night | 7:05 p.m. at Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr. in Sugar Land

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, are celebrating Pride Month in collaboration with Fort Bend County Pride and the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. There will be a dog parade before the 7:05 p.m. baseball game as well as an optional Drag Bingo event for an additional $10. It will also be a dollar hot dog night.

Tickets can be purchased online.

JUNE 15

Non-alcoholic cocktails on non-alcoholic cocktails! | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Z on 23 Rooftop Bar, 1121 Walker St.

Houston’s New Faces of Pride are hosting this “mindful drinking party” at a downtown rooftop bar. There will also be live music.

More information about this free event is available on the event webpage.

Pride Happy Hour with Pride Chorus Houston | 5-7 p.m. at the Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main St.

Houston’s LGBTQ+ singing group will perform music by Elton John, Lady Gaga and others at this free event at Rice University. Complimentary cocktails will be provided by Social Beer Garden and attendees will be able to view the “Basera Khan: Weight on History” exhibition.

Visit the event webpage for more information.

Celebrate Pride with Dash | 8:30 p.m. at Shell Energy Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave.

Professional women’s soccer team Houston Dash honors the city’s LGBTQ+ community during its match against Angel City FC. Early fans will receive a Pride-inspired crossbody bag.

Tickets can be purchased online.

JUNE 16

Grand Marshal’s Day | 4 p.m. at KIKI Houston, 2409 Grant St.

There will be light snacks and a cash bar at this free event in Montrose, which will honor the grand marshals of this year’s June 29 parade hosted by Pride Houston. All ages are welcome.

Visit the event webpage for more information.

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JUNE 19

Juneteenth Summit | noon at Montrose Grace Place, 2515 Waugh Dr.

To celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the day Galveston’s slaves were informed of their freedom, Pride Houston is hosting a roundtable discussion bringing together Black leaders of local nonprofit organizations. All ages are welcome to the event, which is free to attend.

Further information can be found online.

JUNE 22

New Faces of Houston Pride Festival and Parade | from noon to 10 p.m. at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St.

The first of two Pride festivals and parades in Houston this year, and the first hosted by the new nonprofit, will feature live entertainment and hundreds of vendors. The festival begins at noon and the parade is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Participation in the parade is free and general admission to the festival is $3. VIP experiences are also available, starting at $150, and can be purchased online.

Soaked Pool Party | 3 p.m. at Heights House Hotel, 100 W. Cavalcade St.

Pride Houston is hosting this adults-only pool party that will feature food and drink specials, live entertainment, hookah, games and prizes. Discounts on hotel rooms will be available for those who attend.

General admission tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. VIP experiences ranging from $350 to $450 are also available.

Pink Planet! After the party | 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. at POST Houston, 401 Franklin St.

Houston’s New Faces of Pride are hosting this after party after their inaugural festival and parade, with DJ music on tap.

Tickets range from $20 to $60 and can be purchased online.

JUNE 23

6^th Annual Pride Brunch | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Heights Social, 1213 W. 20^th St.

The new faces of Houston Pride host this annual fundraising brunch to benefit the Montrose Center. There will be DJ music, drag shows, craft cocktails and mocktails as well as a chef-created brunch. The event is restricted to ages 21 and over.

Tickets start at $60 and can be purchased online.

JUNE 25

Dine with pride | 5-8 p.m. at Via 313 Pizzeria, 10201 Katy Fwy. Ste. 350

Pride Houston is hosting this fundraising event at a Memorial City restaurant specializing in Detroit-style pizza, with 10 percent of all sales benefiting the nonprofit. Members of the organization will be present as well as DJs and gifts for participants.

Visit the event website for more information.

Astros Pride Night | 7:10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St.

The Houston Astros celebrate the city’s LGBTQ+ community during their home game against the Colorado Rockies. There will be special pre-match ceremonies and happy hour starting at 5 p.m. at the Michelob Ultra Club.

Tickets for the game and a Pride Night Astros jersey for $30 can be purchased online.

JUNE 26

Rock the track | 7 p.m. at Warehouse Live Midtown, 2600 Travis St.

Only adults are allowed to attend this colorful fashion show featuring LGBTQ+ designers and models. The annual event is hosted by Pride Houston.

General admission tickets are $10, with a VIP experience available for $50. Tickets can be purchased online.

Eden Pride Houston Girl+ Party | 9 p.m. at Warehouse Live Midtown, 2600 Travis St.

Women take center stage at this adults-only event hosted by Pride Houston, although male and non-binary members of the community are also welcome.

Tickets can be purchased online. It’s $10 for general admission, with VIP experiences ranging from $150 to $200.

JUNE 29

Houston Pride Celebration Festival and Parade | 11 a.m. at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St.

Pride Houston’s month-long series of events culminates with an all-day festival followed by a nighttime parade through downtown. Featured artists this year are K. Michelle, Kayla G., Brooke Eden and David Archuleta.

Participation in the parade is free, as is the festival for participants aged under 21 and over 55. General admission is $5 for ages 21-54, with a Main Stage experience available for $25 and VIP tickets for $225. Visit the event webpage for more information.

Celebrate Pride with Dynamo | 7:30 p.m. at Shell Energy Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave.

The Houston Dynamo’s home soccer match against Charlotte FC is his Pride Night. Ticket packages including a special Pride t-shirt start at $28.

Tickets can be purchased online.