Citing severe weather and flooding concerns, officials with Pride Houston 365 announced Saturday afternoon that the annual Pride parade is canceled and will be rescheduled later this year.
The event, which includes a day-long festival, had already been bumped from its original date at the end of June due to conflicts with the FIFA World Cup.
“With heavy hearts, and out of concern for the safety of our community, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 Pride Houston 365 Parade,” board members said in a statement. “The safety of our attendees, participants, volunteers, and staff must come first.”
The Pride Houston 365 Festival, which began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, will remain open until 7 p.m. at Houston City Hall. Organizers said they welcomed anyone who could safely attend to join in the celebration.
“We have spoken with the Mayor’s Office and have strong support from the community and state representatives as we explore options to reschedule the parade,” the statement says. “A roundtable discussion will be held with stakeholders to review potential dates between July 19 and October 31. We will keep our community updated as plans develop. Thank you for your understanding, support, and continued Pride. Please stay safe and take care of one another.”
The festival and parade cost about $500,000 to put on and is funded through ticket sales, sponsors and donors. The parade, which covers a two-mile route from Montrose and Allen Parkway to Milam and Pease streets, is free, so there’s no need for ticket refunds.
