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The Women and Gender Resource Center invites everyone to our upcoming programs and events! Additionally, our office space is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and all are welcome. Come see us in Student Center South room B12 (down the hall from the Bookstore and Creation Station, across from the Games Room).

Have an idea for an event collaboration? We want to hear from you! Email wgrc@uh.edu.

Montrose Center Community Pride Celebration

Saturday, June 17, 2023

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RSVP for free here and stop by the LGBTQ Resource Center’s table!

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month and the Montrose Center’s 45th anniversary by attending the Community Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 4-8 PM! Houston’s LGBTQ+ center is opening its doors (and parking lot) to welcome thousands of our friends and family for a FREE Community Pride Celebration, featuring live entertainment, dozens of LGBTQ+ businesses and organizations, special surprises, and more!

The Pride Celebration will include:

  • Live stage performances with local and national LGBTQ+ talent
  • An indoor and outdoor community fair featuring LGBTQ+ organizations and businesses (list below)
  • A 25ft historic Pride flag sewn by Gilbert Baker, the creator of the Rainbow Pride flag
  • Dozens of LGBTQ+ non-profits and organizations fighting for justice and equality (list below)
  • Food trucks and other food and beverage providers
  • An LGBTQ+ Houston history exhibit, provided in partnership with the Botts Collective
  • Rainbow Run + Stiletto Sprint presented by Corey S. Scranton
  • An indoor VIP lounge with refreshments including wine, beer, and light bites
  • An indoor lounge for seniors (55+) presented by AARP Houston
  • An indoor lounge for youth and families
  • And so much more!

The Community Pride Celebration is a rain or shine event with indoor (A/C) and outdoor spaces. Free water will be available to attendees. Food and other drinks will be available to purchase from vendors.

Parking: No parking will be available on Center property. Street parking may be available in the neighborhood surrounding the Center. Rideshare or public transportation strongly encouraged.

Contact Info:
Gracen Jinks
Sexuality and Gender Education Program Manager

aljinks@uh.edu

713-743-1974

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Location
Montrose Center (401 Branard Street, Houston, TX 77006)
Cost
Free