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El Paso Gears Up for Exciting Pride Month Celebrations This June

El Paso Matters•Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM•El Paso Matters Staff

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El Paso is set to celebrate Pride Month with a variety of events throughout June, including parades, markets, and community gatherings. The city has begun installing Pride-themed decorations around Pride Square to enhance visibility during these festivities. Key events include the 5th Annual Pride Market on May 30, POSE at the Museum on the same day, and the 19th Annual Pride Parade on June 27. Local organizations like El Paso Sun City Pride and the Border AIDS Partnership are heavily involved, encouraging community participation and support for LGBTQ+ advocacy. Residents are invited to join in the celebrations and support local initiatives.

Key Details: • 5th Annual Pride Market: May 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, free entry. • POSE at the Museum: May 30, 6:45-10 p.m. at El Paso Museum of Art, free entry. • 19th Annual Pride Parade: June 27, 10 a.m. step-off at Houston Park, free entry. • Pride Night with El Paso Locomotive: June 13, 7 p.m. at Southwest University Park, tickets from $20. • PrideFest: June 27, 3-11 p.m. at 401 E. Mills Ave, tickets $35, VIP $150.

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Downtown El PasoGreg AbbottEl Paso Museum of ArtSouthwest University ParkLa NubePride SquareArdovino’s Desert CrossingHouston ParkKinective Fitness ClubPilónEl Paso Sun City PrideBorder AIDS Partnership

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