Dallas Pride announces theme; festival expanded to Sunday
Enjoying the 2023 Dallas Pride Festival Officials with Dallas Pride announced this morning (Tuesday, March 26) that the two-day Pride celebration is returning to Fair Park June 1-2, with afestival that has been expanded to the second day and a Sunday parade based on the theme “Unity in the Community.” “This year’s events are a celebration of the work that is done year-round to uplift the LGBTQ+ community,” said Sherrell Cross, Dallas Pride executive director. “This year, we expanded our celebration to include even more people who have found the love, support and information we are able to offer as a non-profit whose mission is to lift others. “It’s time to party!” This year, by popular demand, Cross said the Dallas Pride festival — which has previously happened just on the first day of the two-day celebration — is being continued on day two, ending shortly before the parade steps off at 2 p.m. “Bring the whole family to Fair Park for these all-ages events, which make for a weekend of fun honoring the LGBTQ+ community, its allies, sponsors and supporters,” Cross said.
The Dallas Pride Music Festival on Saturday will feature a variety of musical and dance performances on multiple indoor and outdoor stages, and more than 200 vendors will have booths at the festival.
Family Pride Zone will feature several bounce houses, face painting, entertainment for the kids and the Pride Train ride in the Automobile Building at Fair Park.
The festival also includes Teen Pride, which fosters a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 and their friends to enjoy live entertainment from artists and DJs, and other age-appropriate activities.
