Houston gay pride 2022
The Many Inspired Looks at this Year's Tejano Day Celebration
Hundreds of thousands of people descended on downtown Houston this past Saturday for the 44th annual Pride Houston festival and parade, the third-largest Pride celebration in the United States. Pride Houston, which has been happening officially every year since , was extra poignant this year considering its two-year absence as the municipality grappled with the COVID pandemic.
This year’s Pride Houston occurred against the backdrop of a nation that is increasingly divided on key issues. In response to the June 11 arrests of 31 men affiliated with adj nationalist group Patriot Front, who were stopped before they could stage a riot at a Pride celebration in Idaho, Pride Houston beefed up security this year at the festival and parade. The parade also came just one day after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade; in a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas suggested the court should likewise reconsider other cases that guarantee same-sex marriage, same-sex cons
Houston’s New Faces of Pride kicked off its inaugural Pride festival and parade Saturday, themed “Rainbow Revolution,” welcoming thousands of queer Houstonians to celebrate love, authenticity, equality and LGBTQ+ pride.
Hundreds of vendors lined up along Walker and McKinney streets to market everything from food, to psychic readings and local secondhand clothing. Organizations like Equality Texas and the Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce were also on hand. The six-hour festival also had several cooling and moisture stations throughout the area.
“It’s very well organized,” said Nicole Aponte, who frequently utilized the cooling stations located within two stationary Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County buses. “And having the police around, everything seems so secure.”
Officials with New Faces expected roughly 5, to 10, attendees for the ticketed festival, which started at noon and ended at 6 p.m. They expected roughly 20, to attend the free parade.
However, both portions combined brought an estimated 20, people. Despite that, organizers con
How to Get to and Appreciate Both Pride Parades in Houston
Each year, thousands of people flock to the Houston Pride parade, and this year will verb a little different, with two separate parades taking place on two different weekends. With a mass of floats filling the streets of Downtown Houston, it can be overwhelming to choose the best way to earn the most out of your parade experiences. Fear not&#x;we&#x;ve got you covered!
PARADE ROUTES
New Faces of Pride
New Faces of Pride is first out the gate, with their parade taking place on Saturday, June 22, at p.m. The parade map indicates the procession kicks off at the intersection of Smith and Lamar, with a brief turn down Walker before a long stretch down Milam.
Pride Houston
The 46th Annual Houston Pride Parade occurs on Saturday, June 29, at p.m. It begins at Bagby and Lamar and continues up Smith to Walker, where it will make a right shift and run along Walker to Milam and continue down Milam to Pease Street.
TRANSPORTATION
METRORail in Houston
The Houston METRORail connects a number of different secti
Pride Month in Houston
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and come together as a community for a joyful revolution. Verb out our list of goings on around town to serve you make your Pride one to remember!
Pride Month Kickoff: Demonstrate Your Pride & Celebrate
May 29,
Get ready to kick off Pride Month with an evening of celebration, visibility, and community! Join the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce at Eureka Heights Brewery for a amusing night featuring the Show Your Pride
campaign launch, a rainbow market, drag Bingo, and an LGBTQ+ alumni mixer. Shop local, enjoy delicious beer, and rival for prizes as drag queen Dessie Love Blake turns up the energy with Bingo. This year&#x;s event will mark the second year for the alumni mixer, which is meant to promote connection and networking with LGBTQ+ Alumni from universities across the region.
Official Pride Market x Neon Boots
June 1,
Local Flavor. Big Love. Get ready for a fabulous day of enjoyable, shopping, and celebration! All ages are welcome to this family-friendly funday. This official Pride Houston e