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Austin Pride 2024: Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community

Austin celebrates Pride Month in August with festivals and ways to give back

  • By Cassie Butterfield and Meredith Brown
  • August 01, 2024

Austin Pride Month is celebrated annually in August, and we’re sharing some unique events and activities happening this month to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Below, you’ll find opportunities to join the festivities at three big festivals, as well as a spotlight on two nonprofit organizations who can use support all year round.

Austin Pride Parade (photo by James Cano)

Austin Pride Parade & Festival

One of the city’s most iconic celebrations, the Austin Pride Parade takes place on August 10. From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. you can join the daytime fun at Fiesta Gardens that includes carnival rides, drag queen story time and hundreds of vendor booths. All ages are welcome to this celebration, and tickets are available in advance or at the gate.

The parade is free to attend and open to the public. It kicks off at the Texas State Capitol Building at 8 p.m. and marches down Congress Ave. ending 4th/Bettie Naylor.

aGLIFF at Waterloo Park (photo courtesy of aGLIFF).

aGFLIFF’s PRISM 37

The 37th annual festival PRISM 37, takes place from August 21–25 throughout Austin with screenings, events, Q&As and more. Additionally, there is much more engaging programming that spans the four-day fest.

Photo courtesy of The Front Fest
Photo courtesy of The Front Fest

The Front Fest

Future Front Texas will host its four-day multi-venue event, featuring lineups centered around women and LGBTQIA+ artists, from August 29 – September 1, at The LINE Austin, Cheer Up Charlies & The Contemporary Austin — Laguna Gloria for four days of music & film. Purchase tickets for individual days or the full weekend, with proceeds benefiting the Creative Future of Texas Fund.

Austin LGBTQIA+ Nonprofits to Support All Year Long

Equity Texas

With a mission to eliminate discriminatory legislation towards LGBTQIA+ populations, Equality Texas brings people together to create political action. Participants can assist by attending events, pledging to vote, volunteering, donating, and educating themselves further on unjust matters regarding the queer community. Equality Texas gives Austinites a chance to be part of the fight to ensure safety and inclusion for all people of Texas.

allgo

Promoting artistic expression, health and wellness, and social justice, allgo is a grassroots organization focused on progress for queer people of color. Get involved by volunteering at their creative events and performances, joining the event planning committees, writing newsletters, facilitating workshops, or donating to sustain these projects.

Out Youth

This organization secures bright futures for LGBTQIA+ youth by providing programs and services around Central Texas that offer emotional and material support. With counseling and resources like groceries and hygiene products available, Out Youth ensures that these young people have positive self-images and a caring community to fall back on at any time. Contribute to their efforts by donating.

PFLAG Austin

This local chapter of the national non-profit organization offers free, confidential support groups for LGBTQ individuals and their loved ones in the Austin area. PFLAG Austin champions diversity acceptance through outreach to schools and communities, providing support, education, and advocacy to ensure the well-being and equal rights of LGBTQ individuals and their allies.

Austin LGBT Coalition on Aging

The Austin LGBT Coalition on Aging aims to enhance the well-being of LGBTQ older adults through advocacy, research, education, and services. It brings together representatives from community organizations, service providers, and interested individuals to address the unique challenges faced by this demographic.

GLSEN

GLSEN, founded in 1990, prioritizes supportive educators and student-led movements like the Day of Silence. They conduct research, develop resources, and advocate for policies to protect LGBTQ+ and marginalized students, including supporting acts like the Safe Schools Improvement Act and combating discriminatory laws in over 15 states.

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