Jun
1
8:00 AM08:00
Jun
24
to Jun 25
Big Pride in Lil' d: Dance Party
Joy is RESISTANCE!
Show OUT at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio on Saturday night with PRIDENTON at our DANCE PARTY!
This year, we are eager to make our future goal of a LGBTQIA+ community center a reality. In the interest of this goal, we are suggesting a $10 donation to enter this event–but we won’t turn anyone away!
**Event is 18+ ONLY**
We will have live performances by No Good Babies, Mutha Falcon, Dezi 5 and we'll end the night with long-time collaborator, DJ Ursa Minor!
Bring your dollar bills for tips to Go-Go dancers from Glitterbomb!
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Live music, DJ, and dancing
• The venue is 18+ during the entirety of the event.
• Event accessible from the patio entrance, which is also wheelchair accessible.
• Concrete floors inside and outside.
• We will designate tables and chairs that are priority for disabled members of the community.
• Alcohol will be on the premises. Rubber Gloves will be creating a special mocktail menu in addition to non-alcoholic drinks such as soda and water. There will be bars indoors and outdoors.
• Gendered, multi-stall restrooms will be converted to all-use restrooms for the duration of the event. Both include wheelchair accessible stalls.
• ASL interpretation will be provided for the speaking portions.
• High sensory elements will be present during the event (loud music, bright stage lights).
• There is a free parking lot available right next to the venue. Wheelchair accessible spots with ramps to the sidewalk are available at the front of the venue. Parking lot is entirely gravel. There is some street parking on paved ground.
Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by PRIDENTON for marketing and publicity publications and on our website and social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
**Content warning for discussions of violence and active shooter situations**
SAFETY
Representatives from a community security team will be present at the event to help protect attendees. We do not expect a police presence.
If there is an active shooter situation, please follow these recommended strategies:
Shooting originating outside:
Exit through the back to the parking lot. Otherwise, take cover inside the venue.
Shooting originating inside:
Exit through the back to the parking lot. Take cover outside and stay in place until emergency services arrive so as not to congest exits.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Please follow CDC guidelines when participating in our events. This event is indoor/outdoors. Listen to your body and stay home if you're not feeling well. Let's take care of our community.
This list isn't exhaustive so we may update with more precautions soon. Please continue to check the event page for updates.
Jun
24
6:00 PM18:00
Jun
14
7:00 PM19:00
Spiderweb Salon Open Mic
come be in community with fellow queers & allies & bring your gay poems & stories & songs & strangeness to share! our feature for the evening is our very talented friend Charlie Moore 😍 we will be prioritizing lgbtqa+ voices on the mic but of course all comrades are welcome to come enjoy the evening with us. this will be an outdoor event at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio, so plan accordingly. we can’t wait! we love you! 🌈💕✨
ps- it means a lot to us to ensure everyone is able to participate- there will be a ramp to the stage & we are working to secure an ASL interpreter (if this is you & we can hire you dm us!) - please let us know asap if you will be attending & require additional accommodations & we will do our very best to make it happen! xo
Jun
11
6:30 PM18:30
Big Gay Swim Day
Join OUTreach Denton and PRIDENTON in celebrating PRIDE MONTH with a private pool party at the Civic Center Pool!
FREE, *RSVP REQUIRED TO ATTEND*
What to Expect
FREE PARKING
COMMUNITY SECURITY TEAM
GENDERED CHANGING ROOMS WILL BE CONVERTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT
SOBER SPACE (ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE FREE)
SPINS FROM DJ BUCKY
KIDS WATER PLAY AREA
SLIDE
CASUAL VOLLEYBALL GAME
LIFEGUARDS PROVIDED BY CITY OF DENTON
BRING YOUR OWN EVERYTHING
Towel
Sunscreen
Snacks
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
DO NOT BRING
Alcohol
Glass bottles
Large floaties
Transphobia, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Racism, Ableism
Body-shaming of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the party.
Accessibility
Pool lift available
Sloped Entry into pool
Life jackets available in sizing ranging from infant to 2XL+
No expected flashing lights
Unexpected loud noises (including whistles) are possible
Mobility aid friendly entry and seating spaces
Outdoor event with limited coverage/protection from sun and elements
Limited seating available
Email outreachdenton@gmail.com by May 28, 2023 for specific accessibility needs.
OUTreach Denton's programming survives off your generous donations: outreachdenton.org/give/
Jun
9
6:00 PM18:00
A Night OUT on the Square
Be OUT and PROUD as you join us for A Night OUT on the Square.
Wear your pride gear, bring your signs, and visit the businesses and organizations that support PRIDENTON.
Instead of sitting on the square and watching floats pass, local businesses ARE THE FLOATS! We will also have local organizations and vendors on the Courthouse Lawn.
After checking in and snagging the vendor map, we will kick off with a welcome rally and community march around the courthouse lawn.
Then we will all parade around to local businesses and organizations on the lawn and around the Downtown Square. Pick up giveaways and swag along the way and vote for the best storefront “float” AND the best lawn “float”! We will announce the winners on Saturday June 24th at the "Big Pride in Lil’ d" Dance Party, at Rubber Gloves.
SEE (tentative) SCHEDULE BELOW
6: Check-in to get your vendor map
6:30: Welcome Rally/Speeches
6:45: MARCH!!! (on the Square)
7-10: Visit PRIDENTON supporter "floats", get swag and deals, discover new businesses, and make new friends
Be sure to turn in your ballot at the check in booth on the square by 10:00 p.m.
What else to expect
All ages welcome.
Amplified sound for speakers and music.
ASL interpretation will be provided for the speaking portions.
Free parking available along the square and the lot behind the Wells Fargo.
The courthouse has gendered, multi-stall restrooms which will be converted to all-use for the duration of the event.
A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the north side of the Square.
There are benches for sitting around the Square.
Large crowd is expected. There’s potential for sensory saturation.
Heat. Observe signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Risk of a potential protest. Please don’t engage with agitators. Notify a volunteer if support is needed.
Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by PRIDENTON for marketing and publicity in our publications, website, and social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
COVID-19 Precautions
This event is outdoors. Please consider wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, or boosted. Listen to your body and stay home if you're not feeling well. Get tested if you can. Let's take care of our community.
This list isn't exhaustive so we may update with more precautions soon. Please continue to check the event page for updates.
Jun
3
8:00 AM08:00
Pride Path Chalking
Pride Path Chalking banner
Join Texas Equal Access Fund and PRIDENTON for our annual community chalking event! We'll start at 8 A.M. and chalk on the sidewalk around the Denton Courthouse Square. This is a family friendly event. Meet us on the Hickory St. side of the Square to grab some chalk and connect with us. Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water!
Accessibility
There are ramps on the sidewalks where there is accessible parking and ramps are also on all four corners of the square. Accessible parking and ramps to sidewalks can be found on all four streets of the downtown square.
Parking
There is parking located on all 4 sides of the downtown square. Accessible parking and ramps to sidewalks can be found on all four streets of the downtown square.
Restrooms
Chestnut Tree Tea & Bistro is graciously allowing folks from our event to use their all use restrooms. If you need a coffee or tea that morning, please consider getting your drinks there! Tried and True Salon along with Barnhart's Barbershop will have all use restrooms available for folks to use. Please consider getting all of your family's hair care needs at these LGBTQIA2S+ friendly local businesses.