From the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade, to the return of the festivals in Fair Park, we’ve got you covered with LGBTQ+ fun.
TheStonewall riots in New York Citychanged the course of history for the LGBTQIA+ community , not only in the United States but worldwide . The event of that fateful June 28 evening in 1969 brought to the head a conversation about equality for everyone , regardless of sexuality identity or sexual preference . Three month later , organizers in Dallas present the metropolis ’s first - ever Pride parade , a politically institutionalize event that was also a celebration of personal liberty and freedom . The secondDallas Prideparade would n’t happen again until 1980 and by 1982 it was taken over by theDallas Tavern Guild , a new organization of LGBTQIA+ bars and venues , that fueled the parade ’s development into a major yearly event .
In 1983 , the parade moved from June ( the traditional Pride Month ) to September and was rename the Texas Freedom Parade after a judge rule against the Texas sodomy law . Though the sound victory was short - lived ( the law went back on the books until 2003 ) , a purport of defiance , tenacity , and unity kept the parade grow stiff , attracting tens of thousands of people each capitulation . In 1991 , the event ’s name was modified to become the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade , honoring the Dallas Tavern Guild ’s executive director who was responsible for much of its succeeder .
The September timeframe proved popular as an yearly celebration inDallas ’ Oak Lawnentertainment district — AKA the gayborhood — until the final float made its style down Cedar Springs Road in 2018 . The next class , Dallas Pridetook over Fair Park , home of the State Fair of Texas , for a full weekend of entertainment and programming with more than enough way to maturate into one of the grown LGBTQIA+ jubilation anywhere .
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After a two - yr COVID - era hiatus , Dallas Pride returns to Fair Park this June for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community of interests . We ’ve gathered a list of 14 events to lionise Pride in June , but if you ’re still lust more , the calendar on theDallas Pride websitehas even more ways to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in North Texas .
Laugh along at a big queer comedy event
Deep EllumThursday , June 2Dallas Comedy Club stage Queer Factor , a comedy extravaganza have LGBTQ - name comedians present standup , improv , and sketches host by Stefan G. After the show , you have the opportunity to chute onstage yourself with a liberal Improv Jam that , who knows , could lead to your very own comedy career .
Party with Tiffany and Martha Wash
Oak LawnFriday , June 31980s singing star Tiffany ( “ I Think We ’re Alone Now ” ) and disco diva Martha Wash of The Weather Girls ( “ It ’s Raining Men ” ) headline the fifteenth - anniversary MetroBall benefiting theGreg Dolgener Memorial AIDS Fund . It all take spot on the dance base atStation 4 ( S4)on Cedar Springs Friday , June 3 .
Celebrate Dallas Pride Weekend at Fair Park
Fair ParkSaturday , June 4 & Sunday , June 5The centerpiece of Dallas Pride celebrations are the events that take stead at Fair Park . On Saturday , June 4 , theDallas Pride Miller Lite Music Festival , Dallas Teen Pride , andThe Live Out Proud Showfeaturing a roll of local drag talent , include internationally recognized RuPaul ’s Drag Race superstarShangela , are the highlight of the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. ’s programming . Then on Sunday , June 5 , theAlan Ross Texas Freedom Parademarches through Fair Park .
Get serenaded at a fundraising cabaret
Turtle CreekSaturday , June 4The Women ’s Chorus of Dallas and local drag legend Raquel Blake take over theSammons Center for the Artsfor the DIVAS Cabaret Fundraiser , an eve of dada music hits from solo creative person , small groups , and the entire women ’s chorus line . There will be a silent auction , plus an included dessert taproom , beer , wine , and non - alcoholic drinks .
Attend the inaugural Colour Me Queer Play Festival
Oak CliffThursday , June 9 - Saturday , June 11The first - ever Colour Me Queer act Festival debuts thanks to the piece of work of Blaque Artists Collective , Pride Owl Productions , and GRIOT Productions . The showcase of seven brusk plays portray a variety of LGBTQIA+ experiences take place at theUrban Arts Centerin Oak Cliff , with an stress on diverseness among directors , actors , and crew to pull from the gay , lesbian , bisexual , trans , non - binary , and friend communities across North Texas .
Go to church with Sister Helen Holy
SMU CampusSaturday , June 18If you have n’t project Sister Helen Holy , rue now . The uproariously pious drag persona of comic Paul J. Williams lead an ensemble of funnies in Sister Helen Holy ’s Secular Showcase : A Night of Comedy . Proceeds benefitLegacy Cares , a nonprofit supporting hoi polloi populate with HIV / AIDS .
Road trip to another Texas city for Pride Month festivities
Multiple locationsVarious dates in JuneCelebrating Pride in other cities makes for a great excuse for a quick weekend holiday that ’s a spry thrust ( or flight ) from Dallas Love Field or DFW International Airport . Among the celebration happening throughout June in the Lone Star State : the first - ever River Walk Pride Parade inSan Antonio , a small - town jubilation in nearbyLongview , a festival and nighttime parade inHouston , a disco - fueled Sun City Pride inEl Paso , and Pride with an sea view at the celebration inCorpus Christi .
Strut your stylish stuff at Tuttle Creek Park
DowntownSaturday , June 18Make like you ’re in the late season ofBridgertonfor DIFFADallas ’ outside fashion issue at Tuttle Creek Park , Picnic : Promenade in the Park . General admission includes a picnic meal and access to an assailable bar , while VIP access gets you a shaded tent with cooling lover and its own VIP lounge . institute your own cover and decorate your area if you wish well , but definitely ensure to dress in summer chic ( or whatever contract you through the rut of the day ) .
Win big at Gaybingo
Oak LawnSaturday , June 18This month ’s Gaybingo theme is “ Glowing with Pride ” and it assure to be the most merry , rainbow - colour soirée of the year . Your drag hosts lead you through several games of bingo ( included in the price of admission ) and you could win big immediate payment prizes — if you mark all the correct spots on your card , of course . payoff benefit the curriculum and services ofResource Center .
Bar hop with your LGBTQIA+ friends
Cedar SpringsSaturday , June 18Make your way around Cedar Springs for the Pride Crawl , which includes drink special and freebee at several top spots . Meet at Roy G ’s then hop from legal community to bar , including Alexandre ’s , Cedar Springs Tap House , JR ’s Bar & Grill , Sue Ellen ’s , Mr. Misster Dallas , Round - Up Saloon , Station 4 , and The Mining Company ( TMC ) . The prescribed afterparty take place at Mr. Misster and a portion of proceeds from the multi - hr event benefitThe Trevor Project .
Help raise money for aging LGBTQIA+ people at drag brunch
Oak LawnSunday , June 19Philanthropic drag queen Marsha Dimes pose her monthly fundraising drag brunch ( noon and 2 pm ) atCedar Springs Tap Housewith several of her drag diva sisters performing for tips . alternatively of hold the hard currency for themselves , all proceed from the cost of price of admission and tip go to theCoalition for Aging LGBT .
Take part in the Juneteenth Unity Weekend
Multiple locationsThursday , June 16 - Sunday , June 19Dallas Southern Pride is the prescribed yearly gathering of the Black LGBTQIA+ community Theweekend eventsinclude a festival , pool political party , the Emancipation Ball , and concerts starring Yo Gotti , The City Girls , Moneybagg Yo , Saucy Santana , and local performer Yella Beezy and Erica Banks .
Head west to Fort Worth for Trinity Pride Fest
Fort WorthSaturday , June 25Later in June , North Texans can lionize in Fort Worth with Trinity Pride Fest , a day - longsighted festival at Magnolia Green Park near business district . The pet - friendly party will host food motortruck , an artisan ’s food market , and alive euphony from local queer entertainers .
Attend Resource Center’s first-ever Pride block party
Oak LawnSaturday , June 25Resource Center celebrates Pride with its first - ever community block party at the system ’s central office on Cedar Springs Road . Honor and observe the LGBTQ community of interests through synergistic exhibits , carnival game , alive entertainment , and solid food motortruck for a unifying afternoon of positivity .
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