Frisco
June 28: Pride at Frisco Commons Park
Celebrate Pride Day at a family picnic event hosted by Pride Frisco. Attendees are encouraged to bring a fun food to share with at this community events. 7-9 p.m. Free to RSVP. Frisco Commons Park (Pavilion), 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco. https://www.pridefrisco.org/event-details/pride-frisco-celebrates-pride-day-june-28th.
McKinney
June 24: Celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ community in McKinney
Celebrate Pride Month at The Groovy Coop in Historic Downtown McKinney. The community event features special guests, free snacks and drinks, games with the chance to win prizes and LGBTQ-friendly vendors. 2-6 p.m. Free. 109 S. Tennessee St., McKinney. [email protected]. www.mobilize.us/mckinneypride/event/462782
Richardson
June 26: Have brunch with drag queens in Richardson
Looking for brunch and a show? Attend the North Texas Pride Drag Brunch featuring guests including season 13 semifinalists on "America’s Got Talent" Christina Wells and Friends. Cash donations are accepted at the door and will benefit the North Texas Pride Foundation and The Miss Gay Texas State Pageant System. The event is open to those age 21 and up. Doors open 2 p.m., and the show begins at 3 p.m. Free admission. Six Springs Tavern, 147 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-917-3040. www.prekindle.com/promo/id/531433528398171506
Plano
June 24: Flow with Pride at Yoga by Tereny McDowell
Stretch out at this hourlong yoga flow led by Tereny McDowell. The monthly meet-up will honor Pride Month. The event will be followed by light snacks, cocktails, and a time for fellowship and conversation. 7-9 p.m. $18. 1545 K Ave., Plano. www.eventbrite.com/o/tereney-mcdowell-33653238121. https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=10000346819405177
Sept. 17: Attend the 11th annual North Texas Pride Festival
Celebrate Pride and raise funds in the Plano community at the 11th annual “Come As You Are” North Texas Pride Festival. The fundraising event will feature bands, a DJ and live dancing as well as food and drink, giveaways and opportunities to make donations. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $20 VIP tickets include access to an indoor air-conditioned area, refreshments and alcoholic beverages. General admission ticket price is TBD. 902 E. 16th St., Plano. 972-423-7809. www.visitplano.com/event/2022-north-texas-pride-festival
Dallas
June 18: Proudly crawl through Dallas bars
Attend the “proudest crawl of the year” in Dallas while supporting The Trevor Project. Vouchers are available to purchase for the bar crawl event and include access to an after-party, exclusive drink specials, a custom pride badge and more. 4-11:59 p.m. $20-$25. Roy G's, 4001 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas. 214-272-7127. www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-bar-crawl-dallas-saturday-june-18th-2022-tickets-307443701387
Fort Worth
June 23: Listen to a livestream on authenticity in the workplace
Tune in to a livestream panel discussion in Fort Worth on “bringing your authentic self to work.” The discussion will feature city employees who are part of the LGBTQ community as well as community allies. Noon-1 p.m. Free. The event can be viewed live on FWTV and the city’s YouTube channel. www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2022/6/pride-month-story1
June 25 : Celebrate the Queer Community in Fort Worth
Attend the Trinity Pride Fest in Fort Worth on the Magnolia Green. The “Celebration of Love” will offer a range of local vendors, free parking and allow social pets and chairs. The festival will also have a market, music, food and more. 3-10 p.m. No admission price listed. 110 Libscomb St., Fort Worth. www.instagram.com/trinitypridefw, https://sites.google.com/trinitypridefw.org/trinitypride/home
