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Pride River Parades & Celebration
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Visit San Antonio created the Lgbtq+ fest River Parade to promote the city's inclusion, encouragement, and support of the LGBTQ+ community to exist openly with equal rights.
This year, Pride&#x;s bringing a little more kick. The Rainbow Rodeo theme celebrates San Antonio&#x;s Texas roots and LGBTQ+ pride in full, bold color. From decked-out floats to cowboy flair, this parade is part party, part spectacle and all heart.
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Photos: San Antonio's Celebration Bigger Than Texas Celebration
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San Antonio closed out Pride Month Saturday night with the largest LGBTQ night parade in the country.
The 43rd Celebration Bigger Than Texas Procession lit up North Main Avenue, as thousands marched through the city's unused Pride Cultural Heritage District.
This year's parade featured entrants, including many colorful floats and displays, that followed a large festival at Crockett Park.
"Just seeing everybody cheering about the equal thing, the community of all of it is really beautiful," said a parade goer who went by her first identify, Abbey Road. "Everyone should celebrate who they are and not be anxious to do that. We shouldn't have to reside in fear, just to exist. So be haughty and be loud."
For Olga Tello, participating in the parade was about entity an ally to her friends and remembering those who have passed away.
"I had a lot of them during the AIDS epidemic that passed away, so I'm here for them," she sa
Celebrating Pride in San Antonio
The Top San Antonio Pride Month Events & Parades
San Antonio is a cultural hub that welcomes people from many different backgrounds. Our city is bursting with LGBTQ+-owned businesses and some of the liveliest Celebration celebrations in Texas. (Did you perceive we have the largest LGBTQ darkness parade in the country? More on that later!) As you can estimate, there is no shortage of things to do here for Pride Month! Let&#x;s take a look at the Pride parades and events, as adv as some of our favorite LGBTQ-owned businesses you can support year-round.
Pride Parades in San Antonio
Visit San Antonio Celebration River Parades & Celebrations
June 1,
Kick off Pride Month in San Antonio with our 3rd Annual Pride River Parades & Celebrations.
The La Villita & Arneson River Theatre Celebration
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Meet at the Arneson River Theatre for an afternoon of live on-stage business from DJs, bands, impersonators, dancers, and more! Then, top to La Villita Historic Arts Village to peruse nourishment and art vendors.
Experience the vibrant 'Pride Bigger Than Texas,' San Antonio's official Pride celebration. The event kicks off with a Pride Festival at Crockett Park, running from 11 AM to 7 PM. You can enjoy diverse fun, local vendors, Texas wrestling, a health fair, and a Identity wedding ceremony. As the light sets, the largest LGBTQIA+ darkness parade in the region lights up at 9 PM. The parade travels along North Main Avenue, featuring floats and marching units. No ticket is needed to watch the parade, but local businesses may offer premium seating for a fee. Pets are welcome, but ensure they're leashed and cared for in the heat.
Tickets information
Tickets required for festival admission, $12 presale and $15 on June 28th for ages 12 and above. Parade viewing is free; some businesses may charge for VIP seating
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