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5 Ways to Celebrate Dallas Pride in 2024

Pride Weekend in Dallas officially kicks off on September 15, but the entire month is filled with events that instantly lift the rainbow spirit. Whether you’re planning a vacation or a stay‑cation, several LGBT‑owned restaurants and businesses, along with stylish, walk‑to‑the‑gayborhood accommodations, make it easy to create a memorable itinerary.

 

1. Meet Pride Royalty at The Round‑Up Saloon

The Round‑Up Saloon hosts a two‑part pageant on September 6, crowning Mr. & Miss Dallas Pride. Talent and evening‑wear categories showcase presentation, pride wear, and performance.

 

2. Experience an LGBTQ‑Themed Play

Three theatrical productions run through September. Uptown Players stages The Tribute Artist (September 6‑10), a comedy about an out‑of‑work female impersonator with a quirky scheme. Theatre Three presents Cedar Springs or Big Scary Animals (September 7‑October 1) in the Dallas gayborhood, while the Bishop Arts Theatre offers the gripping drama In the Tall Grass (September 7‑14), following the murder of a 22‑year‑old Dallas transgender woman.

 

3. Win Big at Gay Bingo

Each month the Resource Center hosts a lively event that rewards participants with a share of $2,500 in cash and prizes. On September 16, the Pride‑themed We Are Family Gaybingo promises to be one of the most festive yet.

 

4. Rock Out at the Miller Lite Music Festival

In its inaugural year, the Miller Lite Music Festival in the Park—presented by T‑Mobile—will open Dallas Pride’s first day. Singer Kristine W and local drag legend Alyssa Edwards headline an all‑day lineup at Reverchon Park.

 

5. Cheer Loud During the Pride Parade

Grand Marshals Omar Narvaez and Nicole O’Hara Munro lead a parade of colorful floats and marchers along Cedar Springs Road in the Lakewood Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade, presented by T‑Mobile. The energy and music make it a must‑see celebration for the LGBT community and allies alike.

 

For complete details, visit dallaspride.org.

 

Want to win a trip to Dallas Pride? Visit travelsofadam.com and enter by September 1 for a chance to win airfare for two within the continental USA, two nights at the Hilton Anatole, CityPASS tickets, and a $150 VISA gift card. Complete rules on site.


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