The parade begins in at the intersection of San Jacinto and Elgin streets. The event features more than 300 culturally diverse performing groups, including 36 award-winning marching bands from across the country. Expect to hear festive tunes from the University Of Houston's The Spirit Of Houston marching band and PVAMU's Marching Storm marching band, alongside troupes from Oklahoma and Alabama. Fifteen parade floats add to the colorful procession that celebrates equality for all.