Pride River Parades & Celebration

Thank you for a wonderful event. See you next year!

Are you ready for our Annual Pride River Parade & Celebration?

Visit San Antonio created the Pride River Parade to promote the city's inclusion, encouragement, and support of the LGBTQ+ community to live openly with equal rights.

Come hungry and ready to celebrate! 🌈✨ The Pride River Parade Celebration will feature a variety of festive food vendors serving up all your favorite fair-style eats and local favorites including gelato, fresh lemonade, ribbon fries, corn dogs, snowcones, agua frescas, chicken and sausage on a stick, loaded nachos, cotton candy, mini street tacos, burgers, Mexican hot dogs, corn in a cup, quesadillas, Hot Cheetos with cheese, nachos, and so much more!

In addition to all the delicious food, guests can shop from vendors offering Pride and San Antonio-themed merchandise, connect with nonprofit organizations sharing community resources and services, and explore a variety of commercial vendors throughout the celebration. With great food, local shopping, community connection, entertainment, and nonstop energy along the River Walk, it’s going to be an unforgettable night of fun for everyone! 🎉

• Interested in being a vendor at the La Villita Celebration? Please contact: Makayla.Robles@VisitSanAntonio.com

• Interested in being a partner for this iconic celebration? Please contact: Cecilia.Cross@VisitSanAntonio.com

2026 Civic Grand Marshal, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

We’re honored to recognize San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones as Civic Grand Marshal!

2026 Parade Grand Marshall, Artist Adam Ray Okay

San Antonio native Adam Ray Okay is a nationally recognized style influencer and creator who has inspired millions and brought national attention to his hometown.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

• Museum Reach River Parade (Brooklyn Ave to Pearl Basin): 5 PM-6 PM

• La Villita Celebration Festival & Arneson Stage Entertainment: 6 PM-10 PM

• Downtown River Parade (Starting off Lexington Ave): 7:30 PM-9 PM

  • Performances at Arneson River Theatre: 7:30-8:30 PM

  • First Float in the Arneson River Theatre: 8:30 PM

Arneson Stage Entertainment Run Of Show

• 6:00-6:30PM: DJ Vitamin A & Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

• 6:30-6:45PM: Performances by Kylie Gorgeous Dlux & JC Anthony Crawford

• 6:45-7:00PM: Performance by Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones

• 7:00-7:30PM: Fast & Furnished Crowd Game by IKEA

• 7:30-8:30PM: Drag Show featuring Joselyn Breezy, Ira Descent, Gem Diamond Doll Dlux, and Nilaya Milan Mathews

• 8:30-9:15PM: 2026 Pride River Parade in the Arneson

• 9:15-9:45PM: Performance by Alicia C.

• 9:45-10:00PM: Performances by Christian Seth Vasquez and Marz Paris

Parking Recommendations:

City Parking Garages have a flat event rate of $15 or less. https://sapark.sanantonio.gov/ is also a great resource for City parking.

• Highlight: St. Mary's Parking Garage (205 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205) is featuring a $5 flat rate on 5/30!

Plaza Juarez Celebrations

Continue the fun at our newly activated space at La Villita, known as Plaza Juarez! Guests can continue shopping from local vendors offering a variety of items like coloring books, sweets, and jewelry.

• Extend your stay and join us for some fun activations starting at 6PM! We'll have community yoga led by Mobile OM from 6:00-6:30PM followed by a face painting demo from 6:45-7:00PM led by Tia Yaya's Face Painting!

2026 Official Arneson Stage Emcee: Lyn-Z Andrews

Celebrating 5 years of emceeing at the Pride River Parades & Celebration!

2026 Performers