Dallas Pride 2025: parade, tickets & hotels

Dallas Pride marks 40+ years of celebrating LGBTQ+ life in Texas’ largest city, now returning on June 14-15, 2025 at Fair Park. This vibrant weekend honors the new theme “Pride is My Right”, a call to action reinforcing that LGBTQ+ pride is an inherent right for everyone.

Dallas Pride Music Festival

The weekend kicks off on Saturday, June 14 with a ticketed Music Festival at Fair Park’s Automobile Building (tickets ~$10 for adults, kids under 12 free). CeCe Peniston headlines, alongside performers like Aquaria, Lardi B, Ha Sizzle, and Jordy, fueling an all-day party.

Family Pride Zone and Teen Pride activities keep things kid-friendly with bounce houses, face painting, and even a Pride Train ride.

Dallas Pride Parade

On Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 PM, Texas’ largest Pride parade steps off through Fair Park, free for all to attend. Expect outrageous costumes, inventive floats, marching bands, and throngs of supporters celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

The parade will go from Coliseum to Hall of State/Esplanade. More information about the parade route will be released closer to the date, so keep your eyes peeled on our page or Dallas Pride's socials.

Pride is My Right

Dallas Pride began in the 70s, initially held each September, and grew into a cornerstone event for the city that is home to the the 6th largest LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. In 2019, it moved to June (aligning with National Pride Month). Over the decades, Pride in Dallas evolved from grassroots marches into a massive, welcoming festival, consistently prioritizing inclusivity, education, and visibility.

The 2025 theme “Pride is My Right” reflects recent challenges to LGBTQ+ rights both locally and abroad, asserting that the freedom to live authentically is non-negotiable.

Where is the best place to stay during Dallas Pride?

As one of the largest pride celebrations in Texas, Dallas Pride attracts visitors from across the nation. Secure your accommodation early to enjoy close proximity to the parade and festival venues. Visit our hotels page for recommendations on where to stay, ranging from boutique hotels to budget-friendly options, ensuring you find the perfect spot. 

Click here to view our list of recommended hotels in Dallas.

Maximize your Dallas Pride experience with these tips:

Transport: Consider using Dallas’s DART system to easily navigate around the city during Pride weekend.Ride the green line to Fair Park. 

Tickets: Buy online early at dallaspride.org since the Saturday festival often sells out. Sunday’s parade and festival are free.

After Parties: Dallas’ gayborhood Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs Road come alive Pride weekend with bar crawls and drag shows (think Station 4 and Sue Ellen’s). Downtown, Rainbow Lights on buildings and Reunion Tower often bathe the skyline in Pride colors.

Staying Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest Dallas Pride 2025 announcements including artist lineups, event schedules, and ticket information by visiting our website and the Dallas Pride website.