News Summary
The Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival in San Antonio brought together thousands of attendees in celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. The vibrant festival included a parade featuring colorful floats and performers, under the theme ‘CommUNITY.’ Festivities were designed to foster a communal spirit among participants. Events like a drag brunch and a Pride Pool Party contributed to the celebration, honoring the history and victories of the LGBTQ+ community. For more details, attendees were encouraged to visit the festival website.
San Antonio is a city filled with color and celebration as it hosts the annual Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival, a vibrant event dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s festival took place on a Saturday, coinciding with the week of pride celebrations organized by the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Pride San Antonio.
Thousands of attendees lined the streets to witness the festival’s highlight—the parade, which commenced at 9 p.m. on Main Street near W Euclid Avenue. The procession concluded at Main Street and W Dewey Place, featuring an array of colorful floats, performers, and organizations showcasing their pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
This year’s Pride Week theme is “CommUNITY,” emphasizing unity and celebration among diverse individuals. Participants were encouraged to enjoy the festivities while being allowed to bring their coolers, ice chests, food, and drinks, fostering a communal atmosphere among attendees.
Aside from the parade, the festival offered various events that contributed to the celebratory spirit of the week. A lively crowd gathered at Crockett Park as part of the kickoff, raising spirits and setting a festive tone for the days to follow. Other notable celebrations included a popular drag brunch at Hard Rock Cafe, inviting attendees to enjoy lively performances paired with delicious cuisine, and a Pride Pool Party at The Plaza, providing another venue for fun and community engagement.
The Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival stands as a reminder of the LGBTQ+ community’s long and significant history, which rooted itself in moments such as the 1969 Stonewall Riots. This festival is more than just a celebration; it honors the struggles and victories of the LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies who paved the way for acceptance and equality.
For more details regarding the festival and events scheduled throughout Pride Week, attendees were encouraged to visit pridesanantonio.org. Celebrations like this one not only provide a platform for the LGBTQ+ community but also invite everyone to join in solidarity and appreciation for diversity.
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Additional Resources
- SA Current
- Wikipedia: San Antonio Pride
- KSAT News
- Google Search: Pride Bigger Than Texas
- Fox San Antonio
- Google Scholar: LGBTQ history in San Antonio
- Axios Local
- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Antonio Pride Festival
- Express News
- Google News: San Antonio Pride 2025
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