Pride Houston sponsors and produces the annual Pride Celebration to commemorate three nights of civil unrest known as the Stonewall riots. These riots occurred in late June 1969 in response to official harassment by the New York Police and are considered the birth of the movement for equal rights and liberation for GLBT people. Many communities in the U.S. and around the world hold Pride celebrations in June in memory of Stonewall.

Pride Houston is celebrating our 30^th birthday with a unique GLBT festival, offering a dazzling array of exciting activites sponsored by The Amalfi at Hermann Park and PRIDE Mall. Win great prizes playing carnival games, take your pick of clothing, accessories, one-of-a-kind GLBT souvenirs, and gifts for every taste! While you shop, enjoy the best summertime foods and relax in the refreshing PRIDE Oasis. Or party, dance, and take in select entertainment only feet away from 2 stages hosted by Pride Idol Houston! Feel free to browse over 60 community service and non-profit booths at your leisure. By popular demand, the air-conditioned GLBT History Tent is back again in 2008. This fascinating exhibit chronicles the history of our diverse community right here in Houston. It was one of the most acclaimed attractions at the 2007 Pride Festival, so don't miss it!

Questions? Visit the Pride Festival Frequently Asked Questions Page.

On Saturday, the Pride Celebration kicks off with a grand 30th birthday celebration of GLBT culture, community, and music. The festival will be held at the intersection of Westheimer at Yoakum in the heart of Montrose. It will be the epicenter of PRIDE Houston 2008. The Pride Festival becomes a marketplace to a broad cross-section of our community, representing a convergence of downtown, mid-town, museum district, Montrose, and the greater Houston area. The PRIDE Festival and Parade packs thousands of summer time party-goers and consumers seeking our exciting, unique combination of celebration and entertainment. Space is limited, so potential vendors and exhibitors shouldn't wait another minute! Get more information about how to reserve your space today by contacting festival-exhibitors@pridehouston.org. Our guests, consumers, and eager party-goers will enjoy the finest one-stop shopping for services, products, and cultural events that the GLBT market has to offer!

Information for Exhibitors: Don't miss out on this one of a kind opportunity to showcase your business or organization. To get more information on becoming a vendor or sponsor please contact festival-exhibitors@pridehouston.org

The Pride Festival could not happen without the generous contribution of all of our volunteers. Whether you want to volunteer a few hours on the day of the Festival or be a part of the great team that organizes and coordinates this fantastic event, contact us today! With positions ranging from exhibitor sales to logistics, we have many open positions and guarantee that we'll have a position that interests you. Want to know what's open? Contact us at festival-volunteers@pridehouston.org .

*ID Required to enter Oasis restricted area.