AUSTIN (KXAN) — June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride month, commemorating the historic Stonewall Riots in New York, which marked a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement in the late 1960s and early 70s.
Though the city of Austin doesn’t host its official Pride celebration until August, there are several community events and celebrations in and around Austin honoring the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of June.
Earlier this week, Travis County leaders hosted the Fifth Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the Travis County Administrative Building, raising a Progress Pride Flag to fly outside the building for the month.
Find a list of more Pride events and celebrations around Central Texas below.
Austin
June-August: Austin Parks Foundation is recognizing #PrideOutside all summer by “sharing resources and events to help show your pride and support for the Austin LGBTQIA+ community,” according to its website.
Each Wednesday in June: Out Late at C-Boy’s (2008 S. Congress Ave.) is a Pride Month music series celebrating queer artists, community, and connection.
June 7: Queerbomb, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Typically an annual rally and march, Queerbomb will be held as a picnic and sign-making party on the South Lawn of the Texas Capitol this year.
June 8: The Little Gay Shop’s Pride Party, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Distribution Hall (1500 E. 4th St.). Featuring 100+ vendors, drag story hour, free drinks, food, local authors, and more.
June 8: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum’s Family Day: Pride Edition, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (605 Azie Morton Rd.). UMLAUF Family Day: PRIDE is “designed to promote resilience and support for Austin’s LGBTQIA+ youth community while offering valuable resources and engaging activities for the entire community.”
June 11: Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Pride Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 1972 Women’s Sports Pub (2530 Guadalupe Street). Tickets: $30 for members, $60 for non-members.
June 14: The Austin Eagle’s “Eagle Queer Market – Pride Edition,” 1-6 p.m. at the Austin Eagle (8201 Cross Park Dr).
June 14: Pflugerville Pride’s Pride Night, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Hanovers Draught Haus (108 E Main St, Pflugerville). *The annual Pflugerville Pride Pfestival will be held Nov. 1, 2025, in downtown Pflugerville.
June 15-21: Pride at the Paramount. The Paramount Theatre is holding a weeklong celebration of queer cinema, creativity and community with a grand finale of the fourth annual Majestic Ball on June 21.
June 28: Pride Picnic at Pease Park, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas are hosting a market of 30 local vendors, activities for all ages, and a picnic on the great lawn.
Round Rock
June 7: 4th annual Round Rock Pride Festival, 2-7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. The festival will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and community booths.
June 7: PRESS START ON PRIDE at Pixel Palace Arcade and Bar, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. (2471 S AW Grimes Blvd, Round Rock). The bar will be celebrating Pride all day, but the 18+ party kicks off at 8 p.m. There will be curated music and a themed cocktail menu. People who wear this year’s Round Rock Pride shirt will get free tokens.
June 13: Cheers with Queers, 5:30 p.m. at 3rd Level Brewing (1201 East Palm Valley Boulevard Round Rock). This event happens on the second Friday of each month.
Williamson County
Georgetown Pride: The Georgetown Pride Festival 2025 is happening on Saturday, Oct. 4. Georgetown Pride will have booths at Round Rock Pride on June 7 from 2-7 p.m. and Taylor Pride on June 28 from 4-10 p.m.
June 10: Georgetown Pride’s monthly Queer Craft Night 5-7 p.m. at Lark & Owl (205 6th St. Suite 101, Georgetown).
June 11: Georgetown Pride at Flow Yoga, 7:30-8:30 p.m. LGBTQ+ all-levels, donation-based yoga class (900 N Austin Ave, Suite 103A, Georgetown).
June 28: Taylor Pride Music & Art Festival, 4-10 p.m. at Heritage Square Park.
Hill Country
June 13: Pride of Dripping Springs’ Pride Night at Grawlix, 6-8 p.m. (332 Mercer St, Dripping Springs).
June 14: Marble Falls Pride, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Johnson Park (230 S Avenue J, Marble Falls). Hosted by the Highland Lakes Equality Center, the event will feature live music, local vendors and artists, food, a kids’ zone, community resources, and more.
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