35th Austin Pride Parade Happening August 23

Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. 
Parade Starting/Ending Location: 11th Street and Congress Avenue/Cesar Chavez Street and Congress Avenue 
Tickets: Parade is free and open to the public  
Event Website: austinpride.org/pride-2025 

Join the City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation for the 35th Austin Pride Parade on Saturday, August 23. This year’s event, themed “Silence = Death,” with over 400,000 attendees in previous years, we’re turning up the volume on love, activism, and the power of community.

The Pride Parade begins at 8 p.m. at the Texas Capitol building on 11th Street and Congress Avenue, proceeds south down Congress Avenue, and ends at the Ann Richards bridge at Cesar Chavez Street. Visit the City's website for helpful logistical information and a detailed parade map. 
 

Getting to the Austin Pride Parade

Attendees are recommended take advantage of many mobility options to plan for a safe ride home, including public transportation, ride sharing or carpooling.

• Park south of downtown and use the Hike-and-Bike Trail (motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trail).  
• Bike to the event.
• Use the CapMetro trip planner to find the best transit option into downtown.
• If you choose to drive, visit the Paid Parking page for downtown parking information.
   

Road Closures

Road closures and/or lane reductions associated with the Pride Parade will start at 1 p.m. on Aug. 23 with most streets scheduled to reopen no later than midnight. A detailed road closure map and table of closed streets is available on the City’s event webpage.
 

Public Safety Tips for the Austin Pride Parade 

City departments work in partnership during the event to create a safe environment in which everyone can enjoy themselves:  

• Austin Police Department (APD). Officers will be stationed downtown along the parade route and APD reminds attendees to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.
• Austin Fire Department. The department will enforce venue capacity limits, egress protocols and municipal and international fire code regulations. To report suspected violations of overcrowding, contact Austin 3-1-1.
• Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS). Dedicated ambulances, motorcycle medics, and Special Response Units will be along the parade route, in addition to the normal complement of system resources for a Saturday night. Attendees should download the what3words app on their phone so first responders can quickly locate them in case of an emergency.
• Austin Public Health. The weather may still be hot into the evening so attendees should stay well hydrated and know the signs of heat-related illness. Additionally, be up-to-date on vaccinations, wash hands often, use hand sanitizer and stay home if you are sick. Find vaccines near you at vaccines.gov (vacunas.gov en Español).

About the Austin Pride Foundation

The mission of The Austin Pride Foundation (TAPF) is to educate, resource, and connect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in Austin, Texas. Formed in 2010, the TAPF is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to managing and organizing Austin’s annual PRIDE Celebration and Stonewall Rally.