This year for the first time ever, Houston will celebrate Pride with two parades—one from the newly-formed group New Faces of Pride on June 22, and one from long-standing group Pride Houston 365 on June 29. The dual pride celebrations come after a handful of years in which the city’s pride festival was scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, excessive Houston heat, and financial issues.

But Pride is about more than just parades. From family-friendly events to fundraisers, pool parties to choir performances, June is about celebrating defiance, equality, and community. Below, find a list of Chron’s recommended Pride events for the month of June, and check back frequently as more events are added,

2024 Skate Sober
May 31

This family-friendly, booze-free event will feature old-school R&B tunes and roller skating at Lockwood Skating Palace. Tickets are $10 and free for kids under 12. 5–9 p.m. 3323 E Lockwood Drive

Pride Month Kickoff CrossFit Class
June 1

A professional coach from Be Someone Crossfit will lead a series of one-hour all-levels full-body workouts at the gym. No previous CrossFit experience necessary. Tickets are $10. Classes start at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Register here. 1418 Roy St.

Families with Pride
June 1

District C Council Member Abbie Kamin will host the third annual Families with Pride citywide celebration in partnership with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. This kid-friendly event will include live entertainment, hands-on art projects, Pride Storytime with the Houston Public Library’s Curiosity Cruiser, food trucks, and a Proud Puppy Pawty at 9 a.m. at the Discovery Green Dog Run featuring prizes for the best dog costume. Free and open to all ages. 8:30–11:30 a.m. 1500 McKinney St.

Harmony in Motion
June 1

The Ranch, a yoga community and sustainable farm, will host a Pride kick-off yoga class and celebration focused on cultivating harmony within oneself and the greater community. No yoga experience necessary and all fitness levels welcome. Admission is free to the first 50 registrants, $10 otherwise. 5–7 p.m. 4427 Fuqua St.

Queer Prom
June 1

Pearl Bar, one of the country’s few remaining lesbian bars, will host a prom night for those who didn’t get to attend the first time or who want to have the prom they’ve always imagined. The party, hosted by promoter Bibi, will include photo booths, a raffle, prizes for best dressed and more. Free before 9 p.m., $5 after. 4216 Washington Ave.

Pride Market and Kickoff Party
June 2

More than 25 vendors will showcase their apparel, food and other items in the Biergarten at Karbach Brewing, along with DJs, food trucks, performances, prizes and more to kick off Pride month. The party is free and family-friendly. 11 a.m. 2032 Karbach St.

Happy Hour with Pride Chorus Houston
June 6

The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University will host a happy hour featuring the Pride Chorus Houston singing a capella renditions of classic queer anthems. The Moody will also offer complimentary drinks, the opportunity to make kitschy crafts and a chance to see the exhibit Resonant Earth. Admission is free but RSVPs are recommended. 5–7 p.m. 2815 Colquitt St.

Hair is Fun
June 8

This kid-focused event will help children learn about diversity and self-confidence by learning how to be a barber (using mannequins as models) at the Northwest Educational Center cosmetology school. Kids can “express themselves creatively and celebrate their unique identities in a welcoming and affirming space.” Free. 2910 Antoine Drive

Pride 5K Fun Run
June 9

Join Frost Town Brewing for a colorful and fun 5K run celebrating Houston’s queer community. Lace-up, walk or run, then enjoy one of the brewery’s Pride series beers, the proceeds of which go to local queer charities. Free. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 100 North Jackson St.

Pride Night With The Sugar Land Space Cowboys
June 12

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual Pride night with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, featuring education and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, drag bingo, and Dollar Dog Night presented by Texas Chili Co. The Cowboys will face Oklahoma City. Tickets start at $3. 7 p.m., Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land

Mocktails on Mocktails
June 15

Join New Faces of Pride for a mindful drinking and dance party at the Z on 23 Rooftop bar at Le Méridien Houston Downtown. Free. 1–5 p.m. 1121 Walker St.

Pride Night With The Houston Dash
June 15

Celebrate women’s sports and queer pride with the Houston Dash and MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Dash play the Angel City FC, and fans will receive a Pride-themed fanny pack while supplies last. Get tickets here. 8:30 p.m., Shell Energy Stadium,2200 Texas Ave.

Grand Marshal Day Party
June 16

This family-friendly, all-ages party will celebrate the multiple grand marshals publicly elected to lead Houston’s 46th annual Pride Parade. They include Joelle Espeut, director of programming at Normal Anomaly, Harris Co. Commissioner Lesley Briones, and political activist Olivia Julianna. Entrance is free, there will also be light bites and a cash bar. 4 p.m. at Kiki’s Houston. 2409 Grant St.

Soaked Pool Party
June 22

Cool off in the pool at Heights House Hotel and enjoy drinks and food from Space Cowboy along with live entertainment, DJs and vendors. Tickets start at $15 with options to rent poolside cabanas and other VIP spaces. 3 p.m. 100 W. Cavalcade St.

Houston’s New Faces of Pride Festival and Parade
June 22

The first New Faces of Pride parade and festival’s theme will be Rainbow Revolution, “all about celebrating progress, embracing change, igniting the spirit of unity and reflecting our mission as an organization to raise as many funds as possible for our community non-profits.” Featuring more than 350 vendors and performances by Billy Gilman, Lauren Sanderson, Chris Housman and more, the free event runs from noon to 10 p.m. Admission to the festival starts at $3, the parade is free. Get tickets here. 901 Bagby St.

Planet Pink Afterparty
June 22

Award-winning party planners DNVRMX will throw the official afterparty for the New Faces of Pride Parade at POST Houston, featuring Greek DJ GSP and Houston DJ Marti Frieson. 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Tickets start at $20. 401 Franklin St.

6th Annual Pride Brunch & Montrose Center Fundraiser
June 23

Now organized by New Faces of Pride, this event raised more than $58,000 for the Montrose Center in 2023. The brunch at Heights Social will feature craft cocktails and mocktails, DJ Chad Guidry, and hourly drag performances by Sinema LaRue and Lucy Paradisco. Tickets start at $60 for the brunch buffet for one and two drink tickets. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 1213 W 20th St.

Dine With Pride
June 25

Hosted at Via 313, 10 percent of every Detroit-style pizza sold at this event will benefit Pride Houston 365. Meet the team behind the city’s 46th annual Pride parade and celebration, plus get free Pride swag. Via 313’s menu includes gluten-free and dairy-free options. 5–8 p.m. 10201 Katy Freeway

Pride Night With the Houston Astros
June 25

For the fourth year, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Houston Astros for Pride Night. Celebrations include a special ticket package featuring an Astros Pride Night jersey, a pre-game happy hour in the Michelob Ultra Club, and special pre-game ceremonies. Plus, it’s Dollar Dog Night. The Astros face the Colorado Rockies. Pregame celebrations start at 5 p.m., first pitch is at 7:10 p.m. Get tickets here. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St.

Rock the Runway
June 26

A Houston Pride tradition, this annual event features LGBTQIA+ designers, models, DJs and more. This year’s theme is “Kaleidoscope, A Renaissance in Color,” and will include ready-to-wear items plus avant-garde styles. Ages 18 and up. Tickets start at $10. 7 p.m. Warehouse Live Midtown, 2600 Travis St.

Rainbow on the Green
June 28

Discovery Green’s annual Pride celebration returns with family-friendly performances by Houston’s own Z’maji Glamouratti and the Lone Star Discoteq, plus impersonations of Tina Turner and Chaka Khan by drag queen Roxanne Collins. 7-10 p.m. 1500 McKinney St. 

Eden
June 28

Pride Houston 365 hosts this annual “Girl+” party for women, as well as male-presenting and non-binary Houstonians. Tickets start at $10. 9 p.m., Warehouse Live Midtown, 2600 Travis St.

46th Annual Houston Pride Parade and Festival
June 29

Held annually since 1979, this Pride parade and celebration is the largest gay pride event in Texas and one of the largest in the South. This year’s parade and festival will begin at City Hall and include cooling tents, a Family Fun Zone, entertainers, music and more. The festival begins at 11 a.m. and the parade will start around 7:20 p.m. Check the parade route here. Tickets for the festival start at $5, and admission to the parade is free. 901 Bagby St.

Pride Night With the Houston Dynamo
June 29

Join the Houston Dynamo as they play the Charlotte FC and get a free special-edition Dynamo Pride shirt with your game ticket. The package starts at $28 with discounts for larger groups. 7:30 p.m. at Shell Energy Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave.