\n Arlington Pride To Return After Ordinance Fight, Prior All-Ages Backlash | \u201cArlington Pride\u201d event, Trixie Mattel, image reposted by Carlos Turcios @Carlos__Turcios \u00b7 May 18, 2025\/X by Canva <\/p>\n
Arlington Pride organizers say the annual event will return in 2027 after this year\u2019s festival was canceled following Arlington\u2019s fight over sexual orientation and \u201cgender identity\u201d language in city policy.<\/p>\n
The HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health announced that planning has begun for Arlington Pride, tentatively scheduled for June 12, 2027, in Arlington.<\/p>\n
\u201cWE. ARE. BACK,\u201d Arlington Pride posted<\/a> on Facebook. \u201cYou asked. You showed up. You never stopped believing. Arlington Pride returns June 12, 2027. Let\u2019s make history\u2026 again.\u201d<\/p>\n Organizers cite elections<\/p>\n The HELP Center tied the decision to recent local election results, saying Arlington voters chose candidates who supported \u201cwelcoming and inclusive\u201d city policies.<\/p>\n \u201cThe decision follows a series of local election results that demonstrated strong community support for leaders committed to building welcoming and inclusive Arlington,\u201d the organization stated.<\/p>\n \u201cThroughout the May and June 2026 elections, Arlington voters elected candidates who emphasized unity, respect, and ensuring every resident feels valued,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n Ordinance fight preceded cancellation<\/p>\n As previously reported<\/a> by The Dallas Express, the Arlington City Council voted 5-4 on December 9 to keep suspended portions of a city ordinance related to sexual orientation and \u201cgender identity\u201d off the books.<\/p>\n City officials had warned that reinstating the language could jeopardize more than $60 million in federal funding used for public safety, road improvements, parks, and other city services.<\/p>\n Following that vote, Arlington Pride organizers announced the cancellation of the 2026 event.<\/p>\n