Houston Pride LGBTQ+ Celebration, Parade takes over downtown Houston

People wave rainbow flags while watching the Houston Pride Parade in June 2018. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Thousands will be in downtown Houston for 47th Annual Houston Pride LGBTQ+ Celebration and Parade.

Many festivities are planned in downtown Houston ahead of the parade including a festival near City Hall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pride Houston Parade will begin at Smith and Lamar at 7 p.m.

Organizers said the parade is free and open to all ages.

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