AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of people gathered in downtown Austin on Saturday in celebration of the 2026 Austin Pride Festival and Parade, located at 2101 Jesse Segovia Street.
Attendees enjoyed a day of live entertainment, community, and celebration, bringing together Austin’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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“Whether you’re attending with friends, family, coworkers, or your chosen crew, Austin Pride is a space to celebrate together and make some noise while we’re at it,” organizers said.
Saturday’s event began at 11 a.m. at Fiesta Gardens and continued through 10 p.m., with the Austin Pride Parade starting at 8 p.m.
The theme for this year’s Austin Pride celebration was “Viva la Resistencia.”…