That number sits at just over 60% statewide.Īlong with scaled back pride events, Holland said that Pride Houston will be organizing vaccine drives in the coming months, and encouraged residents to get their shots. The country’s unvaccinated population now makes up a majority of infections.Ībout 54% of eligible Harris County residents have been fully vaccinated, according to the Department of State Health Services. Reported cases and hospitalizations have increased over the past month due to the lagging vaccination rate and the highly transmissible delta variant - which is now the most dominant strain of COVID-19 in Houston and across the country. 'This year its great timing because we have a widespread rollout of the vaccines and now we have a better opportunity to get together,' said Lourdes Zavaleta, Managing Editor at OutSmart Magazine in Houston. The cancellation comes as health officials warn of an oncoming “fourth wave” of COVID-19. HOUSTON - After in-person events were cancelled last year because of the pandemic, Pride Month 2021 celebrations are looking up. Last year’s pride festivities took place in the digital space, as the number of COVID-19 cases reached its peak last summer. The pride parade is the latest in a long line of Houston-area events that have been affected by the pandemic - including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which has been canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19. Among these smaller events is a block party in Montrose, scheduled for Oct.
Download Grindr today to discover, connect to, and explore the. Holland explained that pride events will still take place this year, but capacity would be capped at 5,000 people in order to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus. Grindr is the worlds largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Houston Black LGBTQ History and Heritage Project for a pre-pride day party that honors the legacy of civil rights and gay rights activist, Lawrence Larry Bagneris, Jr. Come out to the ballpark early to celebrate the Houston LGBTQ community with fun around the ballpark including a pregame Happy Hour from 5:00-7:00pm in the Michelob Ultra Club and special pregame ceremonies. All Pride + Good Vibes Yoga HTX at the Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park. “It’s really important from a public health perspective that we’re making sure that we’re being responsible,” said Tatiauna Holland, a representative for Pride Houston. Join us for Pride Night on June 21st as the Houston Astros face off against the New York Mets at 7:10pm. At a Pride Houston kickoff and theme reveal party on Sunday, organizers said they planned to bring the parade back in 2022. The parade was originally pushed back to the fall last month due to permit delays caused by the pandemic.
The 2021 Pride Houston parade and festival is canceled this year after the city advised against larger events due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the region. Two festival goers holding a flag reading, “Born this Way” at the 2016 Houston LGBTQ Pride Celebration.