Pride Houston announces new date for parade after initial event was cancelled due to severe weather
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Pride Houston Parade will be rescheduled to Aug. 15, 2026, after the event was canceled in early June due to severe weather, organizers announced.
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The event for this year was originally scheduled for Saturday, June 6, to accommodate World Cup festivities occurring later on in the month, when the Pride parade and festivities are usually held.
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The official parade theme for 2026 is "Limitless," which represents expansion, elevation, and breaking boundaries across community, culture, and impact, according to organizers.
The president of Pride Houston 365, Kerry-Ann Morrison said the city deserved to celebrate following the cancellation of the inital event.
"We've fought hard for every step forward, and we deserve to celebrate those wins loudly. Each event, from Soaked to Rock the Runway, Eden, and the Festival and Parade, is intentional," she said. "Pride Houston is where our culture, our voices, and our joy come together unapologetically."
The original multi-day celebration was expected to feature some big names, including Big Freedia the Queen Diva, a New Orleans rapper and artist known for her career in bounce music and collaborations with Beyoncé and Drake. She was set to host the event on its orginal date.
Singer Dawn Richard, a former member of the group Danity Kane, Ha Sizzle, and more were on tap for featured performances as well.
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As far as the performances, there is no word if the program will remain as it was or have a new line-up.
The 2025 parade was attended by an estimated 200,000 people, according to organizers.
The first Houston Gay Pride Parade took place in 1979, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the raid on New York's Stonewall Inn.
