LIST: Pride month 2025 celebrations in and around Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride month, commemorating the historic Stonewall Riots in New York, which marked a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement in the late 1960s and early 70s.

Though the city of Austin doesn’t host its official Pride celebration until August, there are several community events and celebrations in and around Austin honoring the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of June.

Why is Austin’s pride parade celebrated in August?

Earlier this week...