Event Dates
From: Sunday, June 1, 2025
To: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Gay Pride Houston 2025
One of the most colorful gay events to take place in the great state of Texas with a huge parade, bock parties, circuit events and more.
Gay Pride Houston 2025
Houston is awash with rainbow flags and thousands of gay visitors in June as the annual pride parade and festival takes over the city’s streets.
- Are you visiting for Houston Pride? Stay close to the pride celebrations at the Hyatt Regency Houston, just a 5-minute walk from the pride parade, featuring spacious rooms, a modern gym and the famous Spindletop, the city’s first rotating dining room.
Houston Pride
- Next Edition: June 1st – June 28th, 2025 – Main parade on the final Saturday.
- Houston celebrates Pride all month long in June, with events culminating in a spectacular pride parade.
- The event also features several block parties, pool parties, drag shows and bar parties.
Houston Pride Parade
- Saturday 28th June, 2025 – The main parade takes place on the final Saturday of the event.
- Houston Pride Parade leaves at 7.15 pm from Smith and Lamar.
- The parade continues down Smith St to Walker and turns right, continuing on Walker to Milam St & Jefferson.
- Festivities continue after the parade with the Houston Pride Festival.
- Stay close to the parade and after parties at The “Superb” rated Lancaster Hotel, featuring stylish rooms, the perfect location, highly-rated breakfasts and high-end amenities.
Houston Pride Festival
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Festival from noon to 7 pm near City Hall, at the intersection of McKinney St and Smith St. Celebrate with over 425,000 people.
- Enjoy a series of live shows featuring several RuPaul Drag race alumni, live performances and guest DJs.
Pride After Party
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Jeff Harmon presents the Houston Pride After Party, the official Pride after-party in Houston
DNVRMX Presents a Houston Pride Weekend
- Thursday – Monday – Awaiting dates. – DNVRMX produces Houston’s legendary Circuit Pride Festival with international DJs, Gogos and surprise performances.
- The event features five parties and nine international DJs in some of Houston’s most famous clubs and party venues including a spectacular pool party.
Ripcord Houston Block Party
- Thursday – Sunday – Awaiting dates – One of the oldest gay bars in Texas hosts a fun and over 21’s, “not your family friendly” block party for hot guys who want to party.
- Since 1982, Ripcord has been a fixture of Houston’s LGBTQ+ bar scene and THE gay leather bar in Houston where the wild, the weird, and the kinky gather.
- Stay close to the block party and the city’s bustling gay bars at The Best Western Plus, rated “Fabulous” by guests, one of the few recommended hotels close to Montrose, with a beautiful indoor/outdoor pool, excellent breakfasts and a short walk to downtown Houston.
Eagle Houston Block Party
- Thursday – Sunday – Awaiting dates – Celebrate Houston Pride at one of the city’s most iconic venues as the Eagle hosts a three day block party not to be missed.
- Leather-&-Levis gay bar with a well-worn vibe, a pool table & craft beer, plus an adult gift shop in Montrose.
- Houston pride attracts thousands of visitors, especially for the block party weekend and the pool parties. Stay in Galleria, Uptown home to a range of hotels close to Montrose’s best bars and clubs.
Pride Pool party
- Awaiting dates, Typically the weekend before the pride parade – The Houston Pool party, “Soaked” typically takes place on the weekend before the Pride Parade at Heights House Hotel, a swim club featuring a full-service bar, craft cocktails and curated wine and champagne list.
Popular Gay Bars in Houston
- Papi’s Houston Nightclub (Montrose) – Latin gay club with drag shows, pop and Latin music hits and delicious frozen margaritas.
- Buddy’s (Montrose) – Sleek modern bar at the edge of Fairview, a busy bar at the heart of the community. Great Sunday Funday afternoons on the patio and delicious Meat Daddy pizzas.
- Crocker (Montrose) – No-frills hotspot with a wrap-around patio and popular happy hour.
- ReBar (Midtown) – A recreation of the former Rich’s, the bar features drag shows, bingo and trivia nights, plus the not-to-be-missed Sunday Funday drag brunch.
- Ripcord (Montrose) – The original leather bar in Houston, packed at weekends with a laid-back vibe and host to an epic pride block party.
- Hamburger Mary’s (Montrose) – A must for weekend drag brunches, F-Rated Fridays and sing Show Wednesdays.
- George Country Sports Bar (Montrose) – Famous cowboy and sports bar with laid-back atmosphere.
- Michael’s Outpost (Montrose) – Popular piano and cabaret bar where Broadway tunes are belted out alongside Whitney Houston throwbacks.
- Eagle Houston (Montrose) –Historic two-story bar with back patio, kinky gift shop and energetic dance floor with a killer DJ!
- JR’s Bar & Grill (Montrose) – Spacious bar with massive back patio, multiple dance floors, cute Gogo dancers and outrageous Drag shows.
- Barcode (Montrose) – Unique bar with hot strippers on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm and club nights on Thursday with Video DJs.
- Numbers (Montrose) – Legendary night club operating for over 40 years with a large dancefloor and host of several theme nights throughout the week.
- Tony’s Corner Pocket (Midtown) – High energy club with friendly bartenders, amateur strip nights, and great cocktails; a little something for everyone.
Popular Houston Hotels
The following Houston hotels are close to all the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the pride celebrations and parties:
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Houston’s gay community is located largely in the Montrose area. Here you’ll find many shopping, dining and cruising opportunities. The Galleria on the West Side, minutes from Montrose, is a great one-stop shopping destination, with 375 stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
The gay scene
Houston is a welcoming place where it’s virtually impossible to remain a stranger for long. The small-town feeling contrasts with this big city’s soaring skyline, world-class arts, and cuisine that’s as sophisticated and varied as you’ll find anywhere. The bar scene is varied too, from clubs catering to cowboys, leather guys, bears, and Latinos, to upscale lounges in the style of New York or LA, plus retro-music and alternative/arts venues.
Getting around
A car is a must for getting around Houston’s sprawl. But if driving, observe the posted speed limits. Police here are vigilant. Metro has a fleet of buses and a rail network of three lines, red, green and purple, with 44 stations for getting around the city.
4216 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, United States
Pearl Bar Houston is a lesbian/LGBTQ+ bar in Houston, Texas. The bar was founded in 2013 by Julie Mabry, a local entrepreneur who recognized the need for a safe and welcoming space that catered to Houston lesbians and the queer community.
Since its opening, Pearl Bar has become a staple of the Houston lesbian scene, hosting various events such as karaoke nights, drag shows, and fundraisers for LGBTQ+ causes. The bar is known for its friendly atmosphere, excellent drinks, and spacious patio area.
806 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Located one block from The Galleria shopping area, JW Marriot Houston features a large outdoor pool area and 2 restaurants. It offers modern accommodation with free WiFi.
The rooms at JW Marriott are contemporary decorated and have a separate living area with flat-screen TV. Amenities include a tea/coffee maker, ironing facilities and a refrigerator.
701 Texas Avenue, Downtown Houston, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Located in the lively Theatre District of Houston, Texas, this boutique hotel is listed as a Texas Historical Landmark and a Historic Hotel of America. The hotel features free WiFi and an intimate dining experience
1700 Smith St, Houston
Located in the heart of , 1.1 km from the , this hotel features 3 on-site restaurants, a 24-hour fitness centre and a rooftop pool with sun deck. NRG Stadium is 8.5 km from The Whitehall Houston.
Free high-speed WiFi internet access, a coffee maker and a work desk are provided in each room at the hotel. Cable TV is also included. A hairdryer is offered in the private bathroom.
915 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019
Featuring free WiFi, Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites is situated in Houston, 1.1 km from Theatre District Houston. George R. Brown Convention Center is less than 2 km from the property, while NRG Stadium is within 8.6 km.
Wortham Center is 1.1 km from Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites, while Alley Theater is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 16 km from the property.
Oak Ct, Houston, TX 77006
Midtown Apts with Wifi by Frontdesk has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi in Houston Each unit features a kitchen, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
777 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77019
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. A private pool
412 Drew St, Houston, TX 77006
This air-conditioned apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine.
2300 Stanford St, Houston, TX 77006
The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a living room with a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine. Free WiFi
2409 Grant Street, Houston
Hamburger Mary's serves up the best in drag entertainment, delicious food, and gloriously yummy drinks!
2320 Crocker St, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Montrose’s newest gay hot spot always busy
114 Main St, Houston, Texas,
Houston's inimitable 80s video GAY dance lounge 3 bars, large covered patio, strong drinks, & badass staff.
2409 Grant St suite d, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Houston's LGBTQ+ Nightclub Experience Vibrant blend of events, modern design elevating gay bar scene.
202 Tuam St, Houston, TX 77006, United States
ReBar evolved into Rich's gay bar Houston, a vibe restaurant, lounge & boutique day / night life experience.
2409 Grant St STE A, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Modern gay bar w/ events as diverse as Houston featuring karaoke, DJ's & more
3000 Caroline Street, Houston,
Established in 2006. Named among the best gay wine bars in the U.S. by Food & Wine Magazine
1419 Richmond Avenue Houston
Laid back LGBT Bar in Montrose with great bartenders, award winning drag shows, and featuring the ONLY PIANO BAR in Montrose.
6680 Southwest Freeway Houston
Houston's original LGBT Latino club with Djs and Drag queens
2312 Crocker Street, Houston
Fun atmosphere, friendly bartenders, great value, local hangout gay dive bar
817 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Small gay hangout with various events, including drag shows & karaoke
710 Pacific Street, Houston,
Energetic club hosting nightly dance parties in a 2-story venue with patios & a balcony. Hot young boys
611 Hyde Park Boulevard Houston
The official Houston Eagle, also home of the Billboard remix team DIRTY DISCO. The definitive home to the man's man - leather, bear, jock or muscle, you'll find them here!
617 Fairview Street, Houston,
Welcome to George, your country gay sports bar located in the Montrose area of Houston, TX. Great Atmosphere! Well managed with friendly bartenders!
817 West Dallas Street Houston
Tony’s! Great gay bar to hang out and have a drink Houston's favorite amateur male strip contest, drag show, and bar!
715 Fairview Street Houston
RIPCORD is the longest running gay bar in Houston, Texas. Since 1980, and is respected as an iconic staple in the Montrose community, hosting a wide range of events. A popular spot for various groups in the gay community, including Bears, Cubs, Daddy, Chaser, Twink, Leather, and Masculine Men. with the largest patio in the Montrose and is a great place to enjoy a beer or drink on a nice Houston evening.
808 Pacific Street, Houston,
JR's is the oldest and BEST gay bar in Houston. We are home to award winning bartenders, beautiful male dancers and of course the BEST entertainment 7 days/365 days a year. Come by and have a drink, a laugh or just a chill moment on our New Orleans Style Courtyard & Patio.
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JW Marriott
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star – In-Room iPad Docking for Convenience
- Close to the gay district
- Desk, flat-screen TV
- Luxurious downtown accommodation, steps from theaters, with in-room iPads.
The Lancaster Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Historic Boutique in Theatre District
- Close to the gay district
- Free WiFi, intimate dining experience
- A historic hotel in Houston’s Theatre District, offering free WiFi.
The Whitehall
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4 Star – Rooftop Pool, Equipped Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Restaurants, fitness centre, pool
- Heart of downtown, features a rooftop pool, fitness center, & on-site dining for an urban retreat.
Best Western
3 Star – Great Amenities
- 3 Star – Offering Pool with a lovely Sun Deck
- A short walk to the gay bars
- On-site restaurants, fitness centre
- Located downtown near Toyota Center, offers rooftop pool with sun deck, fitness center, and dining.
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