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Dallas Pride Weekend 2024: Must‑See Events, Parties & Parade

Dallas Pride Weekend 2024 brings a vibrant lineup of events that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while supporting local charities. Below is a curated guide to the highlights you won’t want to miss.

RED Party – September 16, 8 p.m.

Kick off the festivities at Sixty Five Hundred with the 8th Annual RED Party. Enjoy dazzling drag performances, live music, and top Dallas DJs. Headliners include former Pussycat Dolls member J Sutta and drag star Gloria Devine. Tickets are $49 and a portion of proceeds benefits the Legacy Counseling Center and Founders Cottage.

Pride & Fabulous Gaybingo – September 17, 6 p.m.

Join the fun at Station 4 for a unique twist on bingo that blends drag, comedy, and a chance to win a share of $2,500 in cash and prizes. Tickets range from $25 to $40, with all proceeds supporting the Resource Center.

SHINE: The Dallas Pride Pool Party – September 17, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Cool off at SISU, an exclusive Uptown resort, for music, dancing, and a relaxed poolside atmosphere. Tickets are $20 online or $40 at the door; food and drinks are available on site.

The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade – September 18, 2 p.m.

Experience the biggest highlight of Pride: the 33rd Annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade. The theme this year is "Solidarity Through Pride." The parade is free, starting at the corner of Cedar Springs and Wycliff and ending at Reverchon Park.

Miller Lite Festival in the Park – September 18, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Enjoy live music, food, and drinks at Reverchon Park, featuring headliner Erika Jayne of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." The family‑friendly zone offers food and games for children. Tickets are $10; kids 13 and under are free with an adult.

Spectrum Tea Dance – September 18, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Cap off the weekend with the Spectrum Pride Tea Dance on Station 4’s outdoor patio. DJ Joe Gauthreaux will spin chart‑topping remixes and original productions. Tickets are $15 online or $30 at the door, with proceeds supporting AIDS Services of Dallas, the Resource Center of Dallas, and Legacy Counseling Center.

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