A member of Parkland Health waves at the crowd during the 2025 Dallas Pride Parade on June 15 at Fair Park.
In spite of the annual Arlington Pride event being canceled, residents can still join Pride celebrations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This list is not comprehensive, and information is subject to change.
Dallas Pride 2026 Festival of Rainbows
The annual celebration spans four festival locations from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: Community Festival at Pacific Plaza, Teen Pride and Family Pride at Harwood Park, Main Street Festival on Main St. Garden Park and the Parade Festival and VIP Experience at Pegasus Plaza.
General adult admission is $15 and 65 or older and active military admission is $13. Attendees can redeem their digital ticket at any park ticket booth for their festival wristbands. Reentry is permitted.
Residents need a valid ID to enter the festival parks. Bags are permitted and are subject to a bag check at each park entrance. No beverages are allowed in or out of festival parks.
The Community Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pacific Plaza. The festival will feature artisan vendors, community organizations, nonprofits, social groups, churches and Pride merchandise. There will also be a community stage with local entertainers, vocal groups and theatrical companies for residents to enjoy. Admission comes with the festival wristband.
The Teen Pride and Family Pride zone will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Harwood Park. The event will feature Teen Pride vendors, a Teen Pride stage with entertainers and DJs as well as interactive presentations and a Family Stage with family-friendly performances. Residents can also enjoy SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) pet adoptions, library trucks, a Perot Museum exhibit, bounce houses, skate and water parks and a kids’ outdoor play pavilion. Admission comes with the festival wristband, and family-friendly attire is required.
The Main St. Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Main St. Garden Park. Residents can enjoy a main stage with entertainers, DJs, food vendors and drag performers as well as arts and craft vendors. Admission comes with the festival wristband and is part of the Main Street parade route.
The Parade Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Pegasus Plaza. The festival will feature a boutique open-air park located on the parade route, a parade VIP experience with VIP bleachers location and prime parade viewing location with announcer stand. The festival is free.
Here are more Pride events happening throughout the month.
BearDance Celebrates: Pride!
BearDance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for LGBTQ+ charities, will bring a night of energy and unapologetic celebration from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Saturday at Dallas Eagle. The night will feature headliner and DJ Chris Cox and House of Manchic for attendees to enjoy. Presale tickets are $19.32 and VIP tickets are $48.19.
Pride Par-Tea
Residents can enjoy a pot of hot tea, a spread of scones, savory finger foods and sweet treats at The Clove Cafe’s Pride Par-Tea event at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday in Hurst, Texas. Tickets are $30 per person and $8 for children 8 years old and younger.
Live OUT Loud
From Pride drag to music, attendees can enjoy an evening of performances at 6:30 p.m. at Tulips in Fort Worth. The evening will feature various hosts, including Shalula Davenport, and performances by Mr. August Edwards, Aalegra Dell Daze, Cecil B. D’Ville, Esq., Emo Channel and Power Surge. General admission is $20.14 and table seating with a seat selection is $26.34.
Dallas Park Cities Pride Ride
Residents can gather together and enjoy a bike ride from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 14 at the Trek Bicycle Dallas Park Cities. Snacks, drinks and free goodies will be given while supplies last. The event is free and attendees can reserve a spot online. Helmets are required, and hydration and lights are recommended.
PrideFest
Join an afternoon of local vendors, food, drinks and live DJ music followed by a performance from singer-songwriter Zoe Pardee at noon June 20 at Fool’s Kava House in Arlington.
Sin and Stilettos: A Night of Comedy and Burlesque
Residents can enjoy a show that blends stand-up comedy with sultry burlesque performances in a format that feels part speakeasy and part sapphic fever dream from 7 to 9 p.m. June 20 at Sue Ellen’s bar in Dallas. General admission tickets are $25.
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