San Antonio Pride held its 'Pride Bigger Than Texas' Festival and an associated parade on June 27, 2026. The festival took place at Crockett Park and lasted eight hours, while the parade was led by Fred E. Tree, who was bartending at the Stonewall Inn when the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion began.

Organizers projected approximately 5,000 attendees for the festival. The event featured food vendors, entertainment, nonprofit organizations, health resources, and live weddings. Phillip Barcena, president of San Antonio Pride, stated, "You can expect a lot of nonprofit organizations here that are sharing their message, message of love."

Proceeds generated from the festival will support eight local nonprofits and charities, which include BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust, Diversity Recovery Alliance, Living Positive San Antonio, MCC Food Pantry, San Antonio Roundup, We Are Alive, The Happy Foundation, and Deya Durham. BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust provided free, confidential HIV testing at the festival, with results available in about 15 minutes.

Deya Durham, Chief Financial Officer of BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust, addressed the organization's focus. She said, "Last year we really focused on helping people get into housing, so maybe helping pay that deposit, helping pay that down payment." Durham indicated a shift in focus for the current year, stating, "This year we're going to move towards a different financial security, and so we're really going to be focusing on trying to help for people's food."

The event also included the "Running of the Queens" high heels race, which occurred at 8:45 p.m. on Main Street. Barcena added, "The Stonewall was the very first protest or exhibition of the gay community in any city." He noted, "And so now we carry on that legacy, but we carry it on in a loving, caring manner."