The Pride Festival on Commonwealth Street and Yoakum Boulevard kicks off a day of festivities. It includes live music, performances on different stages, a food court, retail vendors, booths manned by GLBT organizations and a kids zone. The festival is from 1 - 7 p.m.
The Houston Pride Parade follows at 8:15 p.m. It is the closest thing Houston has to Mardi Gras-style revelry, as 150,000 spectators line the route on Westheimer between Dunlavy and Crocker streets for a nighttime parade that includes lighted floats, marching bands and more than 1,000 participants who throw lots of beads. This year's theme is "Live. Love. Be."
All events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns. Please check with the venue or organization to ensure an event is taking place as scheduled.
