Join the conversation with HouWeAre: A newsletter on race, identity and culture in one of America's most diverse cities Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo moved the county’s emergency threat level to orange from yellow, indicating that COVID poses a “significant” threat, based on recent increases in cases, hospitalizations and positivity rates. In the span of one week, COVID hospitalizations spiked nearly 50 percent. Lab-confirmed COVID hospitalizations in Texas broke 4,000 on Friday for the first time since March, according to an article on. However, we support whatever decision the organization makes to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience." "The City of Houston has not advised Pride to cancel their event, nor were we privy to the cancellation. "It was a surprise to learn this afternoon that Pride Houston had announced the cancellation of their event," she said.
Susan Christian, director of the Mayor's Office of Special Events, said her staff worked with Pride to help permit and stage a celebration for Sept. A statement issued Monday afternoon said the decision to not host the larger events "was based on concerns and advice expressed by several elected officials, health agencies, and others." Pride Houston originally announced last month it was moving the festival and parade to fall 2021. Representatives said they were “advised by the city” to not hold this year's big events because of “public health concern." They plan to resume in 2022. The announcement was made Sunday during a kickoff and theme reveal party. But the organization isn't saying "canceled." This year's Pride Houston parade and festival aren't happening. Lounge chairs, daybeds and cabanas are also available for reservations.Jackie Delgado dances in the street by the Pride Houston float at the 2015 Houston Pride parade Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Houston. Swim and sip cocktails by the pool at this pop-up party benefiting Baewatch X Salvation, an upcoming LGBTQ+ pool party.
MAKE A SPLASH: These Houston hotels offer day passes to their pools June 26: Pride Pool Party Want something more consistent? Pride Sports Houston also has dodgeball and kickball summer leagues. Meet fellow dodgeball enthusiasts during a two-hour open play at Q and B Sports Complex.
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The Parkway at Regent Square, Gate opens at 7 p.m., movie begins at 8 p.m., free June 19: Pride Art Show at Hardy & Nance Studios Plus, Bovine & Barley’s Adult Ice Cream Truck will be there with concessions for purchase. CRAFT is providing wigs for photos and selfies with Stevie the Photo Bus, and the first 75 guests will receive $50 gift cards from luxury ride service Alto. Outdoor movie night! The Allen Parkway Corridor’s Regent Square development and Montrose’s CRAFT Salon are hosting a screening of "Wigstock: The Movie," a 1995 documentary focusing on the pioneering annual New York City drag music festival in the 1980s and 90s.
Minute Maid Park, 7:10 p.m., Tickets: $16+ Astros Pride Hoodie Package: $25, game ticket required to purchase June 17: Pride at the Picture Show Plus, show your pride (and get yet another Astros shirt) with a rainbow short sleeve Astros Hoodie available for $25. Watch the Houston Astros face the Texas Rangers but head there early to celebrate Houston's LGBTQ community with special pregame ceremonies and events during the Astros Pride Night. to 6 p.m., Free June 16: Astros Pride Night Karbach will also have Pride-themed glassware and a live DJ at the free event.Ģ032 Karbach St., 11 a.m. Celebrate, shop and have a beer at Karbach's market showcasing local businesses and organizations.