Houston’s LGBTQ+ Pride parade is moving up this year to Saturday, June 6, marking the first weekend of Pride Month, organizers announced.
The shift from the usual late-June schedule is intended to avoid conflicts with FIFA World Cup matches, as the city will host seven games between June 14 and July 4.
“This marks the first time in Pride Houston’s 48-year history that the Festival and Parade will kick off Pride Month at the start of June, providing greater visibility and demonstrating leadership for Houston’s LGBTQIA+ community,” said Pride Houston 365 in a statement. The organization added that the change offers an opportunity to expand Pride Month participation.
The parade will start outside Houston City Hall at 11 a.m., and tickets are available on the Pride Houston 365 website.