Pride in Dallas 2023

Stronger 2gether

Parade is on September 17, 2023 @ 2pm

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable celebration of Pride in Dallas! From September 11 to September 17, we will be hosting a weeklong celebration that culminates in our spectacular Pride parade.

Our vibrant community welcomes everyone to come and celebrate diversity, acceptance, and love. The events throughout the week will include fun-filled activities, inspirational speeches, and a celebration of love for the LGBTQ+ community. The main event, the Pride Parade, will be held on September 17th and will showcase our community’s unique spirit and energy. So, come and be a part of our community, show your support, and let’s celebrate Pride in Dallas together!

Our Story

Join us in celebrating our second year of Pride in Dallas. We will be hosting a week-long celebration of love with various events beginning on Monday, September 11, throughout Cedar Springs and Oaklawn.

The theme for this year is Strong 2gether. Stronger 2gether is a powerful message of unity and resilience. This year, we must unite even more. In the face of opposition and anti-LGBTQ+ bills that threaten the safety and rights of our drag queen and trans siblings, we refuse to be silenced. We believe that drag queens and trans rights are human rights, and demand equality and justice for all.

By marching in this parade, we make ourselves visible to the world and show that love knows no boundaries. Together, we are Stronger 2gether.

Our Mission

Pride in Dallas is a 100% volunteer-based organization and was formed through the overwhelming support of the local LGBTQ+ community.

Pride in Dallas serves to provide celebrations of LGBTQ+ Pride in the heart of the queer Dallas community. Our mission drives us to deepen the connection LGBTQ+ individuals have to the safe spaces that have cultivated and supported Pride celebrations since their inception, and facilitate events that inspire, educate, commemorate, and celebrate our diverse community.

A Week Long

Celebration of Love

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Pride in Dallas Week Schedule

Sunday

9/10

5:00pm – 10:00pm

Round-Up Saloon, Renaissance Party

5:00pm

Woody’s, Turnabout

Monday

9/11

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Rose Room, Yellow Rose Comedy Queen

9:00pm

TMC, SIN (Service Industry Night)

Tuesday

9/12

8:00pm

Woody’s, Showtunes with Pride

9:00pm

TMC, Trashy Tuesdays

9:00pm

JR’s Bar & Grill, Double Trouble Tuesday

Wednesday

9/13

9:00pm

JR’s Bar & Grill , Turnabout, Caven ERG Fund

Thursday

9/14

7:00pm

Sue Ellen’s Meet and Greet, “Coming Out for Love

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Out of The Closet Event, Shwam! Battle of the Elements Vogue Competition

9:00pm

JR’s Singles Game Night

Friday

9/15

7:00pm and 9:00pm

Hamburger Marry’s Trinity K Bonet

7:00pm

Sue Ellen’s Pride Resource Center Happy Hour

9:00pm

TMC’s Pup Pride Night

9:00pm – 4:00am

Station 4, Pride Mix Party

Saturday

9/16

3:00pm – 9:00pm

Texas Latino Pride

11:00am

JR’s Bar & Grill Pup Pride Brunch

11:30am, 7:00pm and 9:00pm

Hamburger Mary’s Dallas Drag Brunch

5:00pm and 8:00pm

Sue Ellen’s Presents Anton Shaw Live Band

9:00pm and 2:00am

Station 4, The Big Pride Glitter Ball Official Party

Sunday

9/17

10:00am

Cathedral of Hope Sunday Service Service

11:30am

Hamburger Mary’s Dallas, Drag Brunch

2:00pm

Pride in Dallas Parade Day

5:00pm

Station 4, Spectrum Tea Dance

8:00pm

Gilley’s Dallas, Black Out Party

Community Sponsors

Our Team

James Ware
President

Andrew Vargas
Treasurer

Tracy Nanthavongsa
Secretary

Tanner Roberts
Board Member

Donnesh Amrollah
Operations & Public Information Officer

Alberto Mendez
Operations & Public Information Officer

Sage Thomas
Sponsorship

Raymond McCoy
Sponsorship

Jewel Saenz
Volunteer Director

Ashlee Thomas
Volunteer Coordinator

Kris Galvan
Parade Coordinator

Calirose Villalobos
Vendor Coordinator

Jordan Webb
Social Media

Axel Lee
IT/Social Media

Dante Vargas
Graphic Design

Jerry Cantu
Graphic Design

Dick Carter
Accountant

Betty Neal
Advisory

Kathy Jack
Advisory