San Antonio, however, has proven over the years that it doesn't need a parade and celebration to show its support for the LGBTQ community.īelow are the multiple times San Antonio has shown its Pride. But don't fear, the celebration will be just as grand with presentations and performances from more than a dozen guests, including Angel Mercado of the Original Cover Girls, "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestants BeBe Zahara Benet and Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Angel Bonilla from the NBC show "The Voice" and more. This year's Pride event will stream on the PrideSA Facebook page and YouTube channel from 6 a.m.
For Jen Green, 17, Pride represents a safe haven for those in the LGBTQIA+ who face persecution and allies who are discouraged from publicly supporting. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the events organized by Pride San Antonio were forced to go virtual in order to keep the public safe. Autumn Summers, Pride San Antonio co-founder and entertainment director of the festival, and the late Gene Elder, an archivist for the gay community, were selected as co-marshals of the parade. This year, however, the local Gay Pride Month celebration will not look the same. On the last Saturday of June, the area around the strip of gay establishments turns into a party of rainbow-colored flags, clothing and even lighting. Each year, San Antonio's Bigger than Texas parade and festival draws thousands in support of the LGBTQ community. Item Information: Identifier: rb68xc135 Collection: Victor Lopez and Rudy Cardona Photograph Collection Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio (. Description: Begun in 2004, Gay Pride SA is an annual block party and parade in San Antonio, Texas celebrating Gay Pride.