Dallas Pride

Dallas is home to the sixth largest LGBTQ+ community in the nation and is one of the most welcoming, gay-friendly cities in the country. For 40 years, Dallas residents have celebrated Pride and “living out proud” with this vibrant event, which moved from September to June in 2019. The celebration includes a parade and festival in Fair Park.

Event Details

Dates: Dallas Pride is a two-day celebration in June each year. In 2025, the event will be held on June 14 and 15.

Cost: Saturday, June 14 Music Festival - $10 for adults (ages 13+), $8 for Seniors (ages 65+). Admission for children 12 and under is free.

Entrance to the festival and parade on Sunday, June 15 is free for all to attend.

Getting there: Dallas Pride is held in historic Fair Park in South Dallas, at 3809 Grand Ave. Pro tip – take the DART Green Line to Fair Park Station and avoid traffic and parking delays.

Things To See and Do

Dallas Pride is a highly-anticipated annual event in Dallas, Texas, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
The 2025 Dallas Pride Music Festival presented by Miller Lite will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Fair Park. This year’s headliner is CeCe Peniston and will feature other artists including Aquaria, Lardi B, Ha Sizzle and Jordy. The day will also include plenty of family-friendly options including the Family Pride Zone, an area designed for families that will feature several bounce houses, face painting, entertainment for the kids and the Pride Train ride in the Automobile Building at Fair Park.
Attendees can visit the festival's website to purchase tickets online.
The Dallas Pride Parade and Sunday Festival presented by Corona will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Fair Park. The parade, which is free to attend and begins at 2:00 p.m., is a rainbow feast for the eyes, with outrageous costumes, inventive floats, bands, groups and more marching in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
The prices for the music festival are $10 for adults (ages 13+) and $8 for seniors (ages 65+), while children 12 and under can enter for free. Entrance to the festival and parade on Sunday, June 2 is free for everyone.
For the first time, Dallas Pride has named an honorary grand marshal for the Dallas Pride Parade, and for 2025, that is acclaimed actor, singer and LGBTQ+ advocate Billy Porter. With a career spanning decades, Porter has earned critical acclaim and been awarded for his roles on stage and screen including an EMMY®, GRAMMY® and two Tony Awards, winning his first Tony for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Lola in “Kinky Boots.
This parade is the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in Texas, attracting thousands of people from all over the world to celebrate love and equality.
The parade is free for all to attend and promises to be a fantastic showcase of LGBTQ+ pride, complete with colorful floats, music, and costumes, as well as a powerful reminder of the need for continued support and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
Check Dallas Pride’s website for the Dallas Pride Guide, a yearly guide with tips to plan your weekend.

Other great Dallas Pride Events:

Texas Latino Pride on Sept. 20
Pride in Dallas on Sept. 21
Black Tie Dinner on Nov. 8

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