Waco pride
Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
Waco is currently in a renaissance of new development and is currently shifting its popularity into a new light. With the current developments happening all over the city it is clear that our community is becoming more and more diverse. With this we are seeing more inclusivity to communities that have historically been discriminated against in our city. For more local LGBTQ+ history check out this link: https://www.wacopride.org/wacos-lgbtq-history/
In 2019, the Waco Pride Network board committed itself to holding community events throughout the year while also engaging with education institutes in the Waco area. Each year, the Waco Pride Network (WPN) hosts OUT on Brazos, a festival celebrating the Greater Waco LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The day-long event features musical performances, food trucks, vendors and community. The event takes place in October of each year to commemorate National Coming Out Day (also, y’all, it’s HOT in Waco in June). This years event will be taking place October 8th but WPN hosts events all year leading up to the big day!
Waco is really showing up this Pride Month to give us some amazing community events you won’t want to miss out on!
Wellspring Gathering Jun 5 @ 1:00pm -
Wellspring is a queer gathering and a sacred space. We have a potluck, share stories, art, music, and community. We meet on the first and third Sunday of the month at 1pm. Contact Trent Sutton, trent@wildimaginingswaco.com, or Kyndall Rothaus, kyndall.rothaus@gmail.com, for information or join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3768328206609664
Skellington’s Summer Pride Jun 12th @ 2pm | Skellington Curiosities, 7524 Bosque Blvd -
Come enjoy pride based vendors, water attractions, food trucks and BBQ. Plus special performances / appearances from some of Waco's very own drag performers. Lets celebrate love in all forms Sunday June 12th from 2 to 5pm.
You may also like the following events from Skellington Curiosities:
Next Saturday, 11th June, 07:00 pm, BURLESQUE Tim Burton Inspired Show in Waco
This month, 26th June, 06:00 pm, Skellington NIGHT Market - Ghost & Ghouls Night Out in Woodway
WPN Monthly Board Meeting Jun 13 @ 6:30pm | 2301 Colcord Ave
Pride Trivia Night with Andrew Gomez Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm | Stay Classy Waco -
Come out on Wednesday, June 15th, at 7:30 PM for some Pride Style Trivia! There will be music, drinks, and food specials from Nancy's Cocina! Hosted by Andrew Gomez from Rogue Media's The Public Affair! This is an affair you won't want to miss!
Rainbow Roll Jun 16 @ 8:00pm | Skate Waco-
Adult Skate 🛼 18+ 🛼 $10 from 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Pride Yoga Flow Jun 18th @ 9am | Sangha Yoga-
Join Michelle (@yogi.mshac) on Saturday, April 18 @ 9:00 AM for a Pride Yoga Flow! You can wear your fav Pride attire or whatever you like! All levels welcome! $20 drop-in rate per person for the class, or an unlimited studio membership covers you. Bring a friend, a partner, your crush, whomever! Let’s flow together!!⠀
Out and Proud Dance 2022 Jun 18 @ 7:00pm | 9191 Woodway Dr-
Waco Pride Network presents the OUT and PROUD Dance 2022, 18+ version. Fundraiser for Out on the Brazos 2022. DJ, song requests, lots of dancing, Waco Pride Network merch, silent auction, dance-off, limbo, games, prizes, snacks, all of the pride funs. Dress fun and formal... ish. Comfortable, affordable, and present is definitely more important than a dress code!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-and-proud-dance-2022-tickets-322146387517
Painted Pride Jun 18th @ 5pm | 712 Austin Ave Cultivate 712-
Cultivate 712 is having a Pride Market on June 18th hosted by @bonekittenboutique!! They can’t wait to spotlight some amazing LGBTQ+ local artists and businesses this Pride Month! With live music, drinks, and amazing vendors, we hope to make an intersectional creative space to celebrate Pride month in Waco!
Paws and Pride Event Jun 19th @ 12pm | Brotherwell Brewing
Waco Humane Society’s second annual Paws and Pride event with Brotherwell Brewery and Waco pride Network is June 19th. We will have vendors and cooling stations for dogs. T-shirts and hoodies are available for purchase in the link below and all profits will go to help support the shelter animals at the Humane Society.
https://www.bonfire.com/pride-shirts-to-benefit-hsctx/
House of Dragaret Drag Revolution Jun 24th @ 7pm | Brazos Theatre -
Friday, June 24 - 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:30. Limited tickets available at the door. BYOB, and our snack bar will be open. Sorry, no outside food or non-alcoholic beverages permitted. All Sales Final.
https://checkout.square.site/buy/NXEOPHSMN3QMFJH4ZSUX55TJ
Pride Night Jun 25th @ 9:30pm | one day waco-
We've crafted a special night for our community to come together to celebrate an amazing cause. We'll be donating 20% of sales from the exclusive Out & About cocktail to The Trevor Project, the world's largest non-profit focused on providing advocacy and crisis services for LGBTQIA+ youth. Drop in for good food, good music, and a few new specialty cocktails available only on Pride Night!
Pride night Jun 29th @ 9pm | TrueLove-
Join us for our second annual Pride Night here at Truelove! We are extremely grateful to be an inviting and inclusive place for the LGBT community. We pride ourselves on the allyship we can provide for y'all! So we invite everyone to come celebrate the community. 15% of our sales on Pride Night will be donated to the Trevor Project, an incredibly important charity dedicated to preventing suicide and offering crisis intervention for LGBTQIA+ youth. June 29th, 9pm. 21+, no cover. Kitchen open from 6pm-12am.
OOTB Planning meeting Jun 25 @ 12:00pm | Good Neighbor House-
Help us plan the October 2022 OUT on the Brazos!
We're an all-volunteer nonprofit and will benefit from any assistance you can provide. If you're unable to attend, but would still like to help out, please email ootb@wacopride.org
We are so excited for this year’s Out on the Brazos at Brazos Park East on October 8, 2022. We will have vendors, entertainment, food trucks, and family friendly activities for everyone!
