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Pride and Dine in Houston
Houston is a city of the world, and during Pride Month, the diverse culinary community is showing up to support and celebrate in style! Throughout June, local businesses are showing up by offering specialty drinks, bites, events, and more. Check out our list of local bars and restaurants below that are perfect for drinking, dining, and giving back during Pride Month!
The Original Ninfa&#x;s on Navigation
The Original Ninfa&#x;s is celebrating Pride Month with a refreshing and colorful cocktail. Available at both Uptown and Navigation locations throughout the month of June, guests can verb the El Chilito Sunrise (Chihuahuan Desert Sotol, charred orange and guajillo pepper cordial, lime juice, piloncillo syrup, and hibiscus agua fresca foam) for $ Ninfa&#x;s on Navigation is located at Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX Ninfa&#x;s Uptown is located at Upload Oak Blvd., #, Houston, TX
Picos
Picos, an H-Town favorite for Mexican food on Kirby Commute, is celebrating Pride Month by giving back to the community. All month long, customers are
Houston’s long-standing Pride organization, Pride Houston , celebrated its 46th annual festival and parade Saturday, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Houstonians to celebrate love, equality and LBGTQ+ pride.
This year’s theme, “You Won’t Break Our Pride,” a clear nod to Houston-native Beyoncé’s hit song, “Break My Soul,” is about the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and its enduring pride.
“That in spite of what we face, all of the scrutiny, the discrimination, the hatred, the projected shame, we can still do this,” said spokesperson Tiffany Scales.
Although Pride Houston has for decades been one of the largest Pride festivals in the nation, it still attracted some for the first time who traveled from various states, while others returned after missing a few years&#; celebrations.
“It’s a lot larger,” said Aaron Jones, who attended for the third time since , when the event moved from Montrose to downtown. “It just shows how much we’ve grown. And I love it. It’s just everybody together, different walks of life coming together. And that&#;s what it&#;s all a
“There are so many amazing Pride Houston memories,” says Pride Houston co-president Thasia Madison, “but if I can only name one, it would be the Rockets Pride Night when we unveiled our new logo. In the spirit of the butterfly, we transformed our brand in front of a diverse group of fans. When the crowd went wild, it truly made me feel so lucky to dwell in Houston and celebrate with our volunteers, supporters, and sponsors.”
Recently rebranded as Pride Houston , the year-old organization responsible for Houston’s annual Pride parade and festival has expanded their mission to include community-outreach events and social activism days a year.
Several administrative changes have also been implemented this year. “We have internal controls and an Advisory Committee now,” says Madison. “The Advisory Committee not only advises, but it audits our messaging and brand, sponsors, etc. Essentially, the Advisory Committee is the community’s watchdog to ensure the Board of Directors is acting in the best interests of the community we serve.”
Another change is that the organizatio
Pride Month in Houston
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and come together as a community for a joyful revolution. Inspect out our list of goings on around town to facilitate you make your Pride one to remember!
Pride Month Kickoff: Illustrate Your Pride & Celebrate
May 29,
Get ready to kick off Pride Month with an evening of celebration, visibility, and community! Join the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce at Eureka Heights Brewery for a adj night featuring the Show Your Pride
campaign launch, a rainbow market, drag Bingo, and an LGBTQ+ alumni mixer. Shop local, enjoy delicious beer, and challenge for prizes as drag queen Dessie Love Blake turns up the energy with Bingo. This year&#x;s event will mark the second year for the alumni mixer, which is meant to promote connection and networking with LGBTQ+ Alumni from universities across the region.
Official Pride Market x Neon Boots
June 1,
Local Flavor. Big Love. Get ready for a fabulous day of amusing, shopping, and celebration! All ages are welcome to this family-friendly funday. This official Pride Houston e