Pride In Dallas was a weekend of unabashed joy for Texas’ queer community – Philadelphia Gay News

Pride In Dallas was a weekend of unabashed joy for Texas’ queer community  Philadelphia Gay News

Pride arrived for a second time this year in Dallas, Texas, with the community uniting for a few more days to uplift their LGBTQ+ neighbors. By Joel Medina, Los Angeles Blade Courtesy of the NLGBTQ Media Association Pride arrived for a second time this year in Dallas, Texas, with the local community coming together for a few more days to uplift their LGBTQ+ neighbors. It was a weekend of fun inclusivity that this city is no stranger to; Dallas currently boasts the sixth-largest population of LGBTQ+ individuals in the U.S. While Texas at large has dealt with many discriminatory attacks, this city hasn’t faltered in showing off its unabashed pride.

It isn’t without battle scars, of course, but this was a chance to remind not only residents, but the entire country: we are still here. Dallas’ LGBTQ+ population is currently louder and prouder than ever. And, as any of the many attendees will tell you, they plan to only get stronger — and so much more queer — every single day. While the weekend was stacked with a myriad of activities, ranging from charity drag shows to mural unveilings, the true highlight of the weekend was Oak Lawn Live. Inspired by Market Days — an annual Chicago festival where a chunk of the city becomes a queer street fair —