Pride can be a parade. A protest. A moment of joy on a dance floor, or a quiet breath in a safe space. It’s not just something we celebrate in June—it’s something we live, every day.
At OutWellness, we believe Pride is more than a party. It’s the choice to show up, care deeply, and build community all year long. It’s a legacy of resistance, yes—but also of resilience, creativity, and love.
So this June—and every month—we’re doubling down on care, on showing up in community, and on creating spaces where LGBTQ+ wellness is not a campaign. It’s an everyday reality.
What Pride Looks Like in Austin
In Austin, Pride feels like a potluck protest. It’s community drag shows, free art markets, dance parties on East 6th, and mutual aid fundraisers. It’s grassroots orgs doing the work all year—then inviting everyone to celebrate. And yes, sometimes it’s a glitter explosion, but it’s the kind of glitter that sticks around. Want to make your celebration more inclusive? Start here.
That same spirit of community-led Pride shows up around the globe too, and we’ll get to that later in the post. But for now, let’s talk about what Pride looks like right here at home—and how you can be a part of it.
QueerBomb Austin: This Is Pride
What they do: QueerBomb is a radically inclusive, non-corporate Pride march and rally that centers queer and trans liberation.
What they’re doing for Pride: Their annual June rally and march takes over downtown with music, speeches, art, and dancing in the streets.
How you can participate: Show up, bring signs, cheer loud, and stay late. It’s free and open to all.
Learn more about QueerBomb Austin
Out Youth
What they do: Out Youth supports LGBTQ+ youth with drop-in programming, therapy, and leadership training.
What they’re doing for Pride: Out Youth hosts open houses, youth-led events, and community panels throughout June.
How you can participate: Donate, volunteer, or attend an event to support queer youth.
TENT (Transgender Education Network of Texas)
What they do: TENT advocates for trans rights through education, policy work, and leadership development.
What they’re doing for Pride: TENT is organizing advocacy workshops and attending community events across Texas.
How you can participate: Sign up for their newsletter, attend a workshop, or contribute to their work.
allgo
What they do: allgo uplifts queer people of color through cultural arts, wellness initiatives, and advocacy.
What they’re doing for Pride: From poetry readings to community dinners, allgo centers healing and celebration.
How you can participate: Attend a workshop or donate to sustain their work.
Learn more about allgo
Austin Black Pride
What they do: Created to center and celebrate Black LGBTQ+ voices, Austin Black Pride organizes empowering, community-focused events.
What they’re doing for Pride: Events include panels, wellness meetups, and performances by Black queer artists.
How you can participate: Show up, buy a ticket, spread the word.
Want to make your Pride more intentional? Whether it’s through volunteering, learning, or just showing up with an open heart—there’s a place for you in this movement. Connect with us to learn how you can get involved.
Small Actions, Big Impact: What You Can Do to Make Pride More Meaningful
You don’t need a megaphone or a giant platform to make a difference during Pride. Every choice, every moment of care, every connection matters.
Here are a few ways individuals—yes, you!—can help keep Pride grounded in purpose:
Speak up (even when it’s uncomfortable)
Correcting someone, calling out injustice, or holding space for a friend—it all adds up. Your voice matters, especially in the quieter moments when it’s easier to stay silent.
Support queer-owned businesses year-round
Buying from LGBTQ+ creators, artists, and entrepreneurs fuels our community’s growth and keeps the spirit of Pride alive well beyond June.
Tend to your own wellness
Whether it’s setting boundaries, going to therapy, or taking a slow walk around the block—your well-being is part of the movement. We can’t pour from an empty cup.
Volunteer or donate
Time, money, or even just a social share all helps to support organizations you love. Choose orgs doing work that aligns with your values and ask, “How can I show up for you?”
Celebrate queer joy
Attend the drag show. Dance in the park. Laugh loudly with your people. Joy is resistance. Don’t underestimate the power of showing up in your full, authentic self.
International Pride Events That Do More Than Just Party
NYC Pride (New York, USA)
NYC Pride still carries the spirit of Stonewall. With marches led by Black and brown trans organizers, youth-centered programming, and community events focused on rights and visibility, it’s more than just a parade.
São Paulo Pride (Brazil)
Amid political pushback in Brazil, São Paulo’s Pride turns into a beacon of protest and perseverance. This year’s events include HIV awareness initiatives and panels on trans health access.
Madrid Pride (Spain)
Madrid’s “Orgullo Crítico” runs parallel to the main parade—an anti-capitalist Pride that critiques commercialization and uplifts grassroots orgs.
Amsterdam Pride (Netherlands)
Amsterdam’s Pride includes a Human Rights Conference, with speakers from around the globe addressing policy change, refugee protection, and global queer solidarity.
Johannesburg Pride (South Africa)
One of the oldest Prides on the continent, Johannesburg Pride incorporates advocacy for legal reform, trans rights, and HIV education alongside celebration.
Pride Is More Than a Moment—It’s a Movement We Live Every Day
Pride isn’t just about showing up in June—it’s about how we show up every day. In how we care for each other, how we rest, resist, speak up, and move forward together.
Every choice to support a queer artist, to make space for someone’s story, to speak out or soften in solidarity—it all counts.
So however you celebrate, whatever your Pride looks like—know that you’re part of something powerful. You’re part of a legacy that’s still unfolding. We’re proud to share this moment with you. Join us.
