The Woodlands Coalition for Equality held a sunrise celebration, “Chalk it Up to Pride,” on June 27 benefiting The Woodlands Pride from 6-9 a.m. at Northshore Park on Lake Woodlands Drive with a variety of artists and a chalk art drawing event. Organizers said donations were accepted at the free event and participants received chalk art pastels to use. The nonpartisan Coalition for Equality was formed in 2017, while The Woodlands Pride formed in 2018 with a goal of fostering relationships in the LGBTQIA community, according to the organizers. Events last year, including The Woodlands Pride's annual event scheduled in September, were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Woodlands Pride announced on July 2 it is planning an Oct. 30 event this year.

The June 27 event included a symbolic Muslim call to prayer at sunrise, an interpretive dance and drum circle, organizers said.

Chalk art drawings at the event celebrated the LGBTQIA community with rainbow-themed drawings.