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Hundreds march in Dallas to protest state, federal policies targeting LGBTQ people
Hundreds of people marched in Dallas’ historically LGBTQ neighborhood Sunday in disagree of state and federal policies targeting LGBTQ rights.
Holding signs, waving rainbow-colored flags and chanting slogans appreciate “we’re here, we’re gay, get used to it,” demonstrators at the Gay and Trans Liberation Protest protested down Cedars Springs Road in Oak Lawn in response anti-LGBTQ bills in the current Texas legislative session, as adv as a slew of executive orders in the first two months of the Trump administration.
But beyond public policy, the march was about defending against rising anti-LGBTQ attitudes in recent years, said Jacob Reyes, one of the march’s co-founders.
“We discuss a lot about the legislation, and of course that’s going to place the community back unfortunately,” said Reyes, who also serves as communications director at Texas Latino Identity festival and news coordinator for GLAAD.
“But the growing sentiment among the population is that trans people don’t have a right to exist, trans people don’t exist. That has never been the case. Trans people have always existed. Queer people own alwa
Dallas Pride 2025 Theme
Pride is My Right
The energy is building for Dallas Self-acceptance 2025, and we are thrilled to announce this year's powerful theme: "Pride is My Right." In a moment where LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly being challenged and infringed upon across the nation and even within our own communities, this theme serves as a resounding declaration. We cannot be complacent as fundamental freedoms are questioned and marginalized. Dallas Pride 2025 is a call to action, an unwavering confirmation that Pride is not a privilege, but an inherent right belonging to every individual. Join us as we stand together, amplify our voices, and emphatically declare: Pride is My Right!
2025 Grand Marshals
Dallas Pride Parade
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Dallas Pride is thrilled to announce our esteemed 2025 Grand Marshals! Keeping with this year's powerful theme, "Pride is My Right," we are honored to recognize two extraordinary individuals who hold profoundly impacted our Queer community. Grand Marshal RJAY, multi-award winning TV/Film thespian, Executive Producer /Writer/Director. RJAY participates actively throughout Dallas in LGBTQ + inclusion events. Honorary Gran
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1965 – Circle of Friends founded
The Circle of Friends, was the first male lover organization in Dallas, established in 1965 by Phil Johnson. The organization was meant to facilitate foster a feeling of community amongst the Gay & Lesbian population, develop relations with the non-gay population, and work with unbent allies to block harassment and discrimination. Non-gay ministers functional with the Circle of Friends provided protection for members as there was a general hostility and blatant discriminatio
Dallas has long been famous for its sports teams, cowboy culture, and thriving business districts and, somewhat more recently, for its dynamic and evolving LGBTIQA+ scene.
The history of the community in Dallas is a testament to resilience, unity, and mutual assist. By the late 1960s, Dallas had an emerging gay neighborhood, Oak Lawn, which gradually became the epicenter of the LGBTIQA+ community. This was also the time when the first openly gay and lesbian bars started appearing. The AIDS crisis in the 1980s sparked a more public presence, with the community working to provide support and resources for everyone affected.
Activism intensified in the 90s and early 2000s, leading to significant momentum in acceptance and visibility. Events prefer the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade, originally recognizable as the Dallas Lgbtq+ Pride Parade, which started in 1983, became annual celebrations of LGBTQ self-acceptance and rights.
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LGBTQ-friendly market banned from historically homosexual Dallas neighborhood after complaints
A avenue market promoting predominantly LGBTQ+ small businesses in one of Dallas’ historic male lover neighborhoods was slam down by the city after complaints from local businesses — complaints one business owner says were misconstrued by the city.
Market on the Strip, which launched in Rally, hosted local Queer businesses every weekend near Throckmorton Highway and Cedar Springs Road in Oak Lawn.
Christopher Evans, who runs the market, said he received a cell call in November from a staffer for City Council Member Paul Ridley, who told him a complaint was sent to their office before existence forwarded to the Special Events Office.
Days later, Evans said he submitted a request to authorize the vendors to set up on the other side of Throckmorton Avenue, but was told by the capital they were no longer allowed anywhere in the neighborhood.
Evans said he did not get an explanation for their decision.
“This has been a very anxious and stressful situation,” Evans said. “It takes a lot to put a market together, which I don't believe people realize until they actually carry out it.”
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