Fast Facts
The following list is a quick answer to the most common questions people regarding the Pride Parade.- The Parade begins promptly at 8:45 PM.
- Easy access parking available throughout nearby neighborhood streets. Please avoid parking in private lots, such as the Hollywood Video and Radio Shack parking lots as your vehicle may be towed.
- All bleacher seating is located between Commonwealth and Montrose.
- *NEW* The Family Retreat (Alcohol Free Zone) is located between Commonwealth and Yoakum.
- ATMs are NOT provided beyond 7 PM
- Bicycle racks available near Westheimer and Commonwealth.
- Lost Children and the Parade Lost and Found is located along Mt Vernon, next to Copy.com
Parade Date & Hours
The 2009 Houston Pride Parade will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009. The parade begins promptly at 8:45pm and runs until 11pm.Location & Directions
The Pride Houston Parade is located in the Montrose neighborhood running along Westheimer Rd between Dunlavy and Crocker.
Directions:
From: Northeast: Highway 59 South. Take the exit onto Interstate 10 West. Take the left lane exit onto Interstate 45 South. Take the left lane exit onto Allen Parkway. Take the Waugh Exit, turning left onto Waugh. Waugh Dr becomes Commonwealth St. Continue on Commonwealth until you reach Westheimer.
From North/Northwest: Interstate 45 South. Take the left lane exit onto Allen Parkway. Take the Waugh Exit, turning left onto Waugh. Waugh Dr becomes Commonwealth St. Continue on Commonwealth until you reach Westheimer.
From South/Southeast: Interstate 45 North. Take the left lane exit onto Allen Parkway. Take the Waugh Exit, turning left onto Waugh. Waugh Dr becomes Commonwealth St. Continue on Commonwealth until you reach Westheimer.
From Southwest: Highway 59 North. Take the left lane exit TX 527 Spur. Turn left onto Elgin. Elgin becomes Westheimer. From West: Interstate 10 East. Take the Studemont St Exit. Turn right onto Studemont St. Studemont St becomes Montrose Blvd. Take Montrose Blvd to Westheimer.
From East: Interstate 10 West. Take the Heights blvd/Yale St Exit. Turn left at Heights Blvd. Heights Blvd becomes Waugh Dr. Waugh Dr becomes Commonwealth St. Continue on Commonwealth St to Westheimer.
Street Closures
The following streets will be closed from Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM until Sunday, June 28 at 3:00 AM.
Yoakum Blvd, between Westheimer and Hawthorne
Lovett Blvd, between Graustark and Montrose
Commonwealth Blvd, between Westheimer and Lovett
Mt Vernon St, between Westheimer and Lovett
California St, between Waughcrest and Commonwealth.
Bleachers
Family Retreat: The Family Retreat Zone will be located in front of Copy.com and is the only alcohol free space sponsored by Pride along the Parade Route. This area is open to all parade goers.Friends of Pride Bleachers: Located directly across from the Parade Main Stage, these bleachers are reserved to members of the Friends of Pride Program. Complimentary beverages are provided along with air conditioned restrooms.
Rules & Guidelines
In the interest of public safety, please refrain from bringing the following items into the Festival grounds:- Alcohol (all "open container laws" and other City Ordinances still apply during the parade.)
- Food
- In-line skates
- Laser pointers
- Radios
- Skateboards
- Fireworks
- Weapons
- Audio recording devises for recording of any live performance
- Professional camera equipment
- Video recording equipment
- Pets (We love animals, but please respect the general public in keeping the festival animal free)
401 Branard St, 
: 713.529.6979
