Dallas Pride is gearing up for its 2025 celebration with a powerful theme: “Pride Is My Right.” This year’s two-day event is especially significant, as it takes place during a time when the LGBTQ community is facing increasing attacks on their rights from various levels of government across the nation, from local municipalities to the federal government.
In a written statement, the organizers expressed that the theme serves as a declaration against complacency concerning the ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights. They highlighted the importance of visibility and community strength, asserting, “Dallas Pride 2025 is a call to action, an unwavering affirmation that Pride is not a privilege but an inherent right belonging to every individual.”
The statement further urges individuals to join together, amplify their voices, and declare emphatically, “Pride Is My Right!”
This year, the honor of serving as grand marshal goes to award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer RJAY, known for his active involvement in LGBTQ events throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Accompanying him as honorary grand marshal is Anthony Bowens, a star in AEW wrestling, recognized as “The Pride of Professional Wrestling” and a former AEW World Tag Team champion and AEW World Trios champion.
A special collaboration is in place for the festival this year, with representatives from Sally Beauty returning to partner with Free Mom Hugs for the second consecutive year. They will be distributing up to 1,000 gift cards and other goodies during the festival on Saturday, while supplies last.
In recognition of the founders of Pride, Sally Beauty will utilize its website and social media to highlight influential figures within the LGBTQ+ community, including XMOMDO founder Brad Mondo and Kaleidoscope founder Jesseca Dupart.
Dallas Pride will take place inside Fair Park, located at 3809 Grand Ave. Parking is accessible via Gate 2 and Gate 11. Public transportation is also available, with the DART Green Line stopping right at the front gate, offering light rail service from 6 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to midnight on Sunday.
The festivities kick off on Saturday, June 14, with the Dallas Pride Music Festival. This vibrant celebration features vendor booths and an exciting entertainment lineup on multiple stages, including The Automobile Building and Big Texas Plaza, alongside Family PRIDE Zone and TEEN Pride located in Grand Place.
Festival vendors will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with over 200 booths for attendees to explore. Additionally, local animal rescue organizations will be present, showcasing furry friends in need of homes.
Entertainment is set to begin at noon and will continue until 8 p.m. on both the indoor stage and the outdoor main stage. The Drag Kings of Big D will kick off the entertainment at noon, followed by performances from The Round-Up Saloon Girls at 1 p.m. and the cast of Hamburger Mary’s Dallas at 2 p.m.
The excitement continues with the Crush Show cast taking the stage at 3 p.m. and The Queer-Off at 4 p.m. Notable drag performer Daya Betty, a veteran of RuPaul’s Drag Race, will perform at 4:45 p.m.
At 5 p.m., the beloved cast of The Rose Room will showcase their talents, with Jorgeous, another Drag Race alum from San Antonio, closing out the event at 5:45 p.m.
Advance tickets for Saturday’s Music Festival can be purchased online through the official Dallas Pride website, DallasPride.org, for $14, including a $4 service fee. Tickets will also be sold at the gate, and children aged 12 and under can enjoy free admission.
On Sunday, vendor booths will remain open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Automobile Building and Big Texas Plaza, after which the annual Dallas Pride Parade will take place. The parade, which starts at 2 p.m., will wind around the Cotton Bowl and through Fair Park.
Admission to the festivities on Sunday is free of charge, allowing everyone the opportunity to participate in this celebration of identity and community.
For further details about Dallas Pride, including maps of Fair Park, parking areas, and the Sunday parade route, visit DallasPride.org.
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