The Top San Antonio Pride Month Events & Parades
San Antonio is a cultural hub that welcomes people from many different backgrounds. Our city is bursting with LGBTQ+-owned businesses and some of the liveliest Pride celebrations in Texas. (Did you know we have the largest LGBTQ night parade in the country? More on that later!) As you can guess, there is no shortage of things to do here for Pride Month! Let’s take a look at the 2024 Pride parades and events, as well as some of our favorite LGBTQ-owned businesses you can support year-round.
Pride Parades in San Antonio
Visit San Antonio Pride River Parades & Celebrations
June 1, 2024
Kick off Pride Month in San Antonio with our 3rd Annual Pride River Parades & Celebrations.
The La Villita & Arneson River Theatre Celebration
5-10 pm
Meet at the Arneson River Theatre for an afternoon of live on-stage entertainment from DJs, bands, impersonators, dancers, and more! Then, head to La Villita Historic Arts Village to peruse food and art vendors.
River Parades
Museum Reach 6-7 pm | Downtown 9-10 pm
The Pride River Parade will have two run times, each with more than 17 colorful river barges. Grab a seat along the river and enjoy the show!
Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival & Night Parade
June 29, 2024
Pride Bigger Than Texas is San Antonio's official Pride celebration, complete with a full day of festival and parade fun.
The Festival
11 am - 7 pm | Crockett Park
Show your Pride at the PBTT Festival. Celebrate with food and drink vendors, LGBTQ and ally vendor booths, music, and entertainment. This year’s main stage headliners include Liz Garcia, Cuban Diva, and Trinere. Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 at the door.
The Parade
9 pm Roll Time | The Main St. Strip
San Antonio is home to the country’s largest LGBTQ night parade! This family-friendly parade runs the length of the Main St. Strip and features a prideful display of marching groups, music, and fun. The parade is free to view from the street.
Pride Events in San Antonio
photo by Karissa Rangel
Drag me to the Hall at Stable Hall
June 1 | 9 pm
"Drag Me to The Hall" at Stable Hall is a lively community celebration marking the end of the Museum Reach portion of the San Antonio Riverwalk Pride River Parade on June 1, 2024. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of performances and music by Trinity K. Bonet, renowned for her appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6. This celebration of San Antonio's PRIDE month showcases exceptional talent and honors the LGBTQ+ community's vibrant spirit through music and entertainment. Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased online via Tixr.
The Six Flags Fiesta Texas Pride After-Hours Splash
June 15 & 22 | 7 pm - Midnight
Dive into an after-hours splash party in Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Water Park at the Lone Star Lagoon, featuring live music, dance areas, specialty food and drinks, select water attractions, and more! Tickets start at $19.99.
Out at the Tobin Pride Brunch
June 23 | 10:30 am
Is there any better way to celebrate Pride than with an all-star drag brunch? Indulge in a delicious drag brunch hosted by Kristi Waters with food prepared by The Tobin’s Executive Chef, Armando Lopez. The day’s performances include special guest Ra'Ja O'Hara from RuPaul's Drag Race, Mehgan Iman Dlux, and Reign La Rue. Tickets start at $35.
A Night Out on San Antonio’s Main Strip
The Strip on Main is San Antonio’s central hub of gay bars and clubs. These bars will feature drink specials, events, and live entertainment all Pride Month long. Here are some spots you want to make sure to visit.
Dine with Pride All Month Long and Support LGBTQ+ Businesses in San Antonio Year-Round
Bakery Lorraine
In honor of Pride Month this June, Bakery Lorraine is offering special rainbow-colored cookies with proceeds benefiting Thrive Youth Center, a San Antonio-based LGBTQIA+ organization dedicated to helping homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Available from June 1-30, these vibrant cookies are sold in packs of three for $6.95 at all Bakery Lorraine locations in San Antonio. Indulge in a delicious treat while supporting a worthy cause!
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa
Celebrate Pride Month this June with Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa’s special cocktail, "Y’all Means All." Available all month at the Anaqua Garden Bar, this delightful drink features Tito's Coconut Cordial, Guava, Lime, Topo Chico, and Sour Patch Kids. Best of all, proceeds from every sale benefit Pride Center San Antonio. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail while supporting the local LGBTQ+ community!
Support San Antonio’s LGBTQ community all year long by visiting LGBTQ-owned businesses. Here are a few of our favorites.
Dinner at Battalion
Located in an old fire station, Battalion is one of San Antonio’s hottest spots for Italian food.
Drinks & Fun Hopscotch
Hopscotch is an immersive art installation that also features a craft cocktail bar. It’s the perfect spot to grab a drink and take a selfie.
Day Out with MOV Tours
Discover all San Antonio has to offer with MOV Tours as your guide. These one-of-a-kind tours cover everything from the women who built the city to the best tacos at Pearl.