News Summary
Central Texas is honoring the LGBTQ+ community with a series of vibrant events throughout June, promoting equality and acceptance. While Austin’s main Pride celebration is in August, various activities, including festivals, workshops, and community picnics, aim to engage residents and raise awareness. The festivities include the Bastrop Pride Festival, Round Rock Pride Festival, and events at local libraries, ensuring all ages can participate in the celebration of diverse identities and solidarity within the community.
Central Texas Celebrates Pride 2025 with Month-Long Festivities and Community Events
Central Texas is celebrating Pride Month in June 2025, honoring the LGBTQ+ community through a series of vibrant and inclusive events aimed at promoting equality, acceptance, and the diverse identities within the region. While the official Pride celebration in Austin is slated for August, various activities are being organized throughout June to engage the community and raise awareness.
Austin Public Library Events
The Austin Public Library has planned a variety of Pride Month events spanning June and August, initiating an array of engaging activities. These events include free movie nights, queer tarot shows, cooking clubs, line dancing lessons, and ‘Zine nights. Community members can register for these events via the library’s official website.
Bastrop Pride Festival
Bastrop is set to launch its Pride celebrations with a multifaceted festival, featuring daytime family-friendly entertainment that includes over 40 local vendors. Highlights include jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians, and a drag story hour. The event is designed to shift from a family focus during the day to an adult-oriented celebration in the evening, which will include drag shows and puppet performances. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all ages and transitions to a 21+ event from 5 to 11 p.m. It will take place at the Bastrop Convention Center located at 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop.
Round Rock Pride Festival
The annual Round Rock Pride Festival will occur at Centennial Plaza, commencing at 2 p.m. This event will offer live entertainment, food vendors, and community booths. For convenience, free parking is accessible in nearby garages and on surrounding streets.
Community Picnics and Workshops
To promote solidarity and visibility, the Austin Queerbomb collective is organizing a picnic at the South Lawn of the Texas Capitol from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 20. Additionally, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum is hosting a free Family Day for Pride, focusing on support for LGBTQ+ youth. This event will feature a Queer Comic Workshop, crafts, sculpture searches, and storytime. Representatives from the Transgender Education Network of Texas will be present. The UMLAUF event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 605 Azie Morton Rd.
The Little Gay Shop’s Annual Pride Market
The Little Gay Shop is organizing its annual Pride market, a free and all-ages event that will showcase over 100 local queer businesses, artists, makers, and nonprofits. Event-goers can enjoy features like a drag story hour, book signings, music, and food. This market is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Distribution Hall, 1500 E 4th Street.
Austin Pride Picnic and Heritage Square Celebration
Pease Park will hold an Austin Pride Picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering art installations, community resources, food, drinks, and various activities such as charm and keychain making and a book swap at 1100 Kingsbury St. In contrast, a community gathering in Taylor will take place at Heritage Square Park from 4 to 10 p.m., despite the mayor not issuing a Pride proclamation. This event provides a space for community celebration and support.
Conclusion
The Central Texas Pride Community Center will host “The Greatest Little Pride in Texas” on June 18 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This event aims to uplift and honor the LGBTQ+ community, featuring performances by musicians including Alison Tucker. As Pride Month continues in June, events are set to extend into August, emphasizing the importance of equality and acceptance in Central Texas.
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Additional Resources
- CBS Austin
- Wikipedia: LGBT Pride
- Austin American-Statesman
- Google Search: LGBTQ Pride Month 2025 events Texas
- KVUE
- Google Scholar: Central Texas LGBTQ Pride events
- KCEN TV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Central Texas Pride
- Texas Monthly
- Google News: Central Texas Pride events
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