{"id":2478747,"date":"2026-06-27T23:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T23:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2478747"},"modified":"2026-06-27T23:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T23:44:48","slug":"san-antonio-pride-festival-celebrates-lgbtq-community-raises-money-for-local-nonprofits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/san-antonio-pride-festival-celebrates-lgbtq-community-raises-money-for-local-nonprofits\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Pride festival celebrates LGBTQ+ community, raises money for local nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 Thousands of people were expected at Crockett Park on Saturday for the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pridesanantonio.org\/pride-festival\" target=\"_blank\">Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival,<\/a> an eight-hour celebration of LGBTQ+ history, resilience and community support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Organizers said about 5,000 people were expected to attend the festival, which featured food, entertainment, nonprofit organizations, health resources, and live weddings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">\u201cYou can expect a lot of nonprofit organizations here that are sharing their message, message of love,\u201d said Phillip Barcena, president of San Antonio Pride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The event also connected attendees with health organizations and other <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pridesanantonio.org\/lgbtq%2B-resources\" target=\"_blank\">supportive resources<\/a> aimed at reducing shame and stigma in the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust offered free, confidential HIV testing on site, with results available in about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Proceeds from Saturday\u2019s festivities will benefit eight local nonprofits and charities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 etvbxt font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\"> BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\">Diversity Recovery Alliance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\">Living Positive San Antonio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\">MCC Food Pantry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\">San Antonio Roundup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\">We Are Alive<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 dDxrkI\">The Happy Foundation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Deya Durham, Chief Financial Officer of BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust, said the funding helps the organization expand its reach and support people in practical ways.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">\u201cLast year we really focused on helping people get into housing, so maybe helping pay that deposit, helping pay that down payment,\u201d Durham said. \u201cThis year we\u2019re going to move towards a different financial security, and so we\u2019re really going to be focusing on trying to help for people\u2019s food.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">A 8:45 p.m. Saturday, the \u201cRunning of the Queens\u201d high heels race will kick off the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pridesanantonio.org\/pride-parade\" target=\"_blank\">Pride Parade<\/a> on Main Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">This year\u2019s parade grand marshal, Fred E. Tree, led the parade. He was bartending at New York City\u2019s Stonewall Inn when the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion began.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">\u201cThe Stonewall was the very first protest or exhibition of the gay community in any city,\u201d Barcena said. \u201cAnd so now we carry on that legacy, but we carry it on in a loving, caring manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Divider-3xbO3j9L__BaseDivider-sc-1qodjle-0 kBeMCU\"\/>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\"><b>Read also:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 etvbxt font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\"\/>\n<li class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Stack-vJ7SwH7U__StackBase-sc-1m5bkhd-0 evEXvX dsnUCb\"\/><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.ksat.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Thousands of people were expected at Crockett Park on Saturday for the Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival, an eight-hour celebration of LGBTQ+ history, resilience and community support. 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