Austin Pride

Photo by Eric Johnson, Austin Daily Herald.
Photo by Eric Johnson, Austin Daily Herald.

Closing the year’s Pride season, the city of Austin welcomes on October 7th, with the festivities starting at 12:00 PM with the festival being held at the grassy area across the street from the Paramount Theatre (125 4th Avenue NE).

Austin Pride is still in the planning stages but expect both family and night time fun! The family fun part is hosted by Austin’s Human Rights Commission. Nighttime fun will be hosted by the local bar commission in Austin. There will be local vendors from businesses to informational booths, food trucks, and entertainment.

Their hometown drag queen, Roxi Manacoochi, will be the main talent.

History

2022 was Austin’s first-ever Pride festival, with about 800 people in attendance. Local vendors like Everything Succs (Succulents and Plants) and Phynix Farm Candle were there, as well as informational vendors like Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, and Trans Empowerment Project.

There were also food trucks like B-Lo Zero Sno Cones Donuts, InfuznFoods, La Borinqua Puerto Rican Food, and Cookie Dough Bliss.

Children enjoyed face painting, field games, chalk drawings, a balloon arch, and more. Local artist Mason Pacholl and PAPA from the local Riverland Community College provided entertainment.

2023 and Things to Do

This year, they expect to double the entertainment and fun, creating an atmosphere where everyone can be themselves. “We want to give hope to the younger generations that they have support and they are wanted,” said An Le, Austin’s Pride Board Committee Chair.

While in Austin, enjoy dozens of types of delicious restaurants, from American to Mexican and more. Sip delicious coffee as you explore history or art museums, take in a show, or explore Lake Louise State Park.

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