The 46th Annual Houston Pride Celebration Festival and Parade kicks off at Houston City Hall on Saturday, June 29th at 11 am!
As Friendly Like Me's CEO and a Houstonian myself, I was especially proud to work with Houston Pride President & Director of Philanthropy, Kendra Walker to help make 2024 the most Accessible Pride yet! Below you'll find information and details about essential accessibility amenities to help make your Pride experience more accessible and comfortable. Happy Pride everyone!
Your Accessible Trip to Houston Pride
This guide is proudly sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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- Accessible Seating for the Mainstage and Parade Programming
- ASL Interpretation
- Accessible Bathrooms, ADA Companion Restrooms and Family Restrooms
- Identifying Staff and Volunteers
- Sensory Support
- Emergency Services and Cooling
- Family Friendly Areas
- Transit
- Personalized Accessible Adventures
Accessible Seating for Pride Programming
MAINSTAGE
Please join us at the accessible viewing area right in front of the stage, which is in Herman Square in front of City Hall. For wheelchair users or those with access needs, this is the place to watch the festivities.
To gain access to the ADA viewing area, please proceed to the Information and Command tent for access to the VIP viewing area in front of the stage. After registering, we will provide you with a mainstage experience band for free. In this space, you will find chairs with no arms, wheelchair recharging areas, and an accessible viewing area that works for you. If you are between the ages of 21-54 it is possible to buy a VIP pass to Pride which will position you in front of the stage for priority viewing and secure access to other VIP areas as well.
PARADE STAGE
After checking in with the Information and Command tent, you can also find a spot right in front of the grandstand for Parade Viewing. This is at McKinney between Smith and Louisiana.
Wheelchair and Scooter users can go in front of the Grandstand. First come first served for the best seating options.
ASL Interpretation
There are ASL interpreters for both the Mainstage and the Parade Grandstand.
Accessible Bathrooms, ADA Companion Restrooms, & Family Restrooms
For every bank of porta-potties, one of these is an ADA stall with improved access for people with disabilities.
Should you decide to buy a VIP Pass for Pride, you will have access to an open bar with an air-conditioned and a larger bathroom.
Identifying Staff and Volunteers
If you need help during the parade or festival you can look for a Volunteer wearing a yellow t-shirt with "Volunteer" on the back
Sensory Support
There are earplugs available at the Volunteer and Accessibility Desk for those with noise sensitivity.
Emergency Services & Cooling
There is a full-service EMS Tent on Brazos Street near the corner of Lamar.
It is important to stay hydrated and cool off when needed. There are multiple hydration stations where you can get free water, as well as Cooling Stations / Shade Tunnels, and the Medical Tent has AC in case of emergency. The additional Medical tents are located on McKinney between the Library and Herman Square, on Walker between Herman Square and Tranquility Park, and on either side of Tranquility Park.
Family Friendly Areas
The Family Fun Zone is in Tranquility Park, toward the Bagby side of the square. The area includes games, bounce houses, face painting, popsicle and snow cone vendors and more. Of course you need to be accompanied by a child to enter the area.
Transit
METRORail
Houston’s METRORail is an inexpensive option to get towards City Hall, though it may require some further commuting once close. There is an App called METRO TRIP to confirm the best route for you, but aiming for the Main Street Square and then walking or wheeling to City Hall. More HERE.
Bus
As many as sixteen different bus lines go towards or near City Hall. One way to see and compare what options are best for you is to review the Moovit App.
Rideshare Apps
Uber and Lyft are both options. With high demand there is a risk of surge pricing. As you leave Pride, getting a car a few blocks away from the Parade may make getting a car easier.
Driving
If you need to drive to get to Pride comfortably, downtown parking garages will be open. Arriving early to get a good spot will help. If you need to park as close as possible you can check out availability and reserve your parking on SpotHero.
Personalized Accessible Adventures
Friendly Like Me is a 
100% free mobile app in which people can find and review locations all around the country for their specific access needs. You can build a personalized profile in the app and select from a list of accessibility features so you can know at a glance whether a business is Friendly to you. From bars and hotels to hospitals and parks, we have over 6 million businesses waiting for you to explore!
Below, find our list of hand-picked venues near and around Houston Pride with detailed information about accessible places to go in Houston!
Now get out there, go with confidence- and PRIDE!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main or alternative entrance
- Guide dog rest areas exist
- Public signage includes braille
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Audio Description Services are available
- Venue is responsive to inquiries
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Valet parking
- Family-style, gender-neutral restroom available in the lobby.
- Friendly Shout Out: Shower wand available in hotel room showers
- Friendly Shout Out: A swimming pool hoist is available for accessible pool access
- Friendly Notice: Accessible transport is available; advance notice is required.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Family style restroom
- Friendly Shout Out: Complimentary parking is available for the first two hours with a restaurant receipt
- Alert: Accessible restrooms are available in Lyric Market, not within Press Waffle Co.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Family-style, gender-neutral restrooms are available in public spaces.
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Valet parking
- Friendly Shout Out: Shower wands available in accessible room showers
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Guide dog rest areas exist
- Public signage includes braille
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Venue is responsive to inquiries
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Valet parking
- Friendly Shout Out: Shower wand available in hotel room showers
- Friendly Shout Out: Accessible transportation with advance notice is available
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main or alternative entrance
- Public signage includes braille
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Shower wands available in Accessible room showers
- Valet parking
- Friendly Notice: If you opt out of valet parking, the hotel suggests using the "open surface lot located in front of the hotel and garage parking located one block away," at the One Market Square Parking Garage.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main or alternative entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Shower wands available in Accessible room showers.
- Valet parking
- Friendly Shout Out: Free valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
- Friendly Shout Out: Guest rooms and suites have doors that are self-closing.
- Friendly Shout Out: Flashing door knockers in Accessible Rooms.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Public signage includes braille
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Audio Description Services are available
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Audio Description Services are available
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Seating exists throughout the aquarium
- Valet parking
- Friendly Shout Out: Family-style, gender-neutral restrooms are available
- Alert: No motorized scooters are available for rent
- Friendly Notice: From the website: "We have a parking lot located directly behind our building. This lot does not accept cash. You can pay by text from your parking receipt, scan a QR code in the lot or pay at the kiosk near the building."
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Valet service
- Friendly Shout Out: Street and garage parking is available nearby. The restaurant will validate parking for three free hours of parking.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible main entrance
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
Stella's Wine Bar is located in the lobby of The Post Oak Hotel.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Valet parking
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Shower wand in showers
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Seating is comfortable
- Booths have movable tables
- Patio comfortable for people of size
- Bar stools suitable for people of size
- Valet parking
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior - no stairs or has elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Accessible main entrance
- Areas of importance have strong lighting
- Offers chairs with no arms
- Valet parking
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