2023 PRIDE BIGGER THAN TEXAS FESTIVAL

The One, The Only, Official San Antonio Pride Celebration: PRIDE BIGGER THAN TEXAS. Pride San Antonio began in 2004 as Gay Pride SA when a small group of individuals decided to organize a PRIDE festival that would be designed by the community-at-large, for the community-at-large, and about the community-at-large.

Tickets $12+tax presale and $15 at the door.

Inspired by the words of their own Carlos Vela, this group founded an organization that would “facilitate the needs of individuals so that individuals can facilitate the needs of the community.” Since 2004, this organization has grown tremendously and continues to live up to the words of Carlos Vela.

The purpose for which Pride San Antonio is formed is to instill pride, celebrate unity, embrace diversity, and recognize the contributions of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community in the San Antonio metropolitan area. This will be accomplished by creating visibility and promoting full human and civil rights through education, celebrations, and networking to the extent allowed by the nonprofit status of Pride San Antonio.

Net proceeds raised by Pride San Antonio will be distributed through public community gatherings to registered nonprofit organizations chosen by the Board of Directors from entities recognized by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.

Pride San Antonio produces several events throughout the year to celebrate Pride and to fulfill its purpose. The main event, The “Pride Bigger Than Texas” Pride Parade and Festival is held the first Saturday following the fourth Saturday in June.

2023 FESTIVAL RULES

• No outside drinks;
• No outside food;
• No outside alcohol;
• No ice chests;
• No coolers;
• No weapons;
• No firearms;
• No knives;
• No concealed firearms;
• No nudity, this is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event;
• All bags are subject to search; small to medium bags/purses only;
• All costumes are subject to search.

2023 PET POLICY

Pets are allowed to be present at the festival on the park grounds. Pets must be leashed at all times, with no exceptions. Owners are to clean up after their pets and are to dispose of waste as required by city ordinance. Pets are not to be tied or restrained to trees, posts, or railings and left unattended. Temperatures are expected to rise on the day of the event, please ensure you have plenty of water on hand and protect your pet from the heat, including proper care for their paws. There will be no veterinarian care on-site.

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