Gateway City Pride Association

Gateway City Pride Association Gateway City Pride Association will become the premier link to the Laredo LGBTQIA+ and allied community.

Together, we will celebrate the strength and diversity of our communities to foster an increased sense of well-being in the lives we touch. The Association will educate and unite the diverse communities of Laredo to further promote better understanding and support among the members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Furthermore, the Association will honor the LGBTQIA+ movement by commemorating

the Stonewall Rally along with other historical events and inspirational figures. This Association is organized exclusively for charitable and/or educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization will not engage in political or legislative activities prohibited under section 501(c)(3).

06/03/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Thank You, City of Laredo! 🏳️‍⚧️

Gateway City Pride Association and Serene Fantasea had the opportunity to address the Laredo City Council and speak about Pride Month, visibility, and the importance of continuing conversations within our community.

For six years, we have worked to create spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals feel seen, welcomed, and celebrated. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our mission and invite the community to participate in Pride Month events taking place throughout Laredo.

💜 Watch our remarks from the June 1 City Council Meeting

🌈📣 IMPORTANT LOCATION UPDATE! 📣🌈Due to the possibility of inclement weather, our Pride Month Kickoff Celebration has bee...
06/03/2026

🌈📣 IMPORTANT LOCATION UPDATE! 📣🌈

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, our Pride Month Kickoff Celebration has been moved indoors!

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month Kickoff
📅 Thursday, June 4
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 The International Office Sports Bar & Grill
7128 Rosson Rd.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome | 21+ to Drink

Join us as we officially kick off Pride Month in Laredo with an evening of community, celebration, and connection!

✨ Informational Booths
🛍️ Vendors
🎶 Music
🎤 Guest Speakers
🏳️‍🌈 Community Resources
💜 And More!

Come learn about the exciting events taking place throughout Pride Month and help us celebrate the diversity, resilience, and spirit of our LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome!

Checkout The Laredo International Office Sports Bar & Grill for drink specials and food menu.

As we enter another Pride Month, I find myself reflecting on how far our community has come, and the lessons that come w...
06/01/2026

As we enter another Pride Month, I find myself reflecting on how far our community has come, and the lessons that come with leadership, growth, and resilience.

Leading a volunteer-driven organization is both rewarding and challenging. There are moments of celebration, moments of exhaustion, and moments when the work reminds you just how personal community leadership can be.

But one lesson remains true… community work is not about one person or one organization. It is about creating space for others to grow, contribute, and serve in their own way.

As I continue serving the final year of my second term as President of Gateway City Pride Association, I remain grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the many past and present board members, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who have helped build this organization. Gateway City Pride would not be where it is today without their dedication, passion, and commitment to serving our community.

For six years, Gateway City Pride has remained committed to visibility, inclusion, education, and celebration for our LGBTQ+ community here in Laredo.

We are grateful for the allies, community partners, volunteers, local businesses, and individuals who continue to support and uplift our community throughout the year.

Together, we invite you, your friends, and your families to join the festivities throughout Pride Month as we celebrate love, resilience, visibility, and community right here in Laredo.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month, Laredo 🏳️‍⚧️
Let’s celebrate together. 🌈

🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤎
🫶 Jorge L. Quijano
Founder & President
Gateway City Pride Association

🏳️‍🌈✨ PRIDE MONTH IS HERE, LAREDO! ✨🏳️‍⚧️Get ready for a month of celebration, visibility, education, and community as o...
05/25/2026

🏳️‍🌈✨ PRIDE MONTH IS HERE, LAREDO! ✨🏳️‍⚧️

Get ready for a month of celebration, visibility, education, and community as organizations, businesses, and community partners come together to celebrate Pride Month in Laredo! 🌈

This year’s calendar includes a little bit of everything… 🎬 Film screenings, 👑 drag shows, 😂 comedy, 🤼 wrestling, 🥂 mixers, 💕 sapphic-centered events, 📚 educational programs, trans-centered discussions, 🧘 yoga and of course… the staple of Pride Month in Laredo — the 6th Annual Gateway City Pride Parade & Festival! 🏳️‍🌈🎉

There’s something for everyone this Pride Month, and we invite you to come out, show up, learn, celebrate, and be part of the fun. 🫶

📅 Calendar subject to change. Additional events may be announced throughout the month.

🌈 Today, we stand together for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️At Gateway Cit...
05/17/2026

🌈 Today, we stand together for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

At Gateway City Pride Association, alongside our community partners, advocates, and allies, we honor those who have bravely lived their truth, those who continue to fight for equality, and those who may still be finding their voice.

We are especially grateful for the organizations, leaders, and community members working hand-in-hand to uplift, protect, and empower our transgender, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ community here in South Texas.

In a world where hate can be loud… love, visibility, advocacy, and community must be louder. ❤️

Together, we stand against discrimination.
Together, we amplify every voice.
Together, we create safer spaces for all.
Together, we celebrate every identity.

✨ Standing Together. Speaking Out. Celebrating Every Identity. ✨

🌈💚 Mental Health Matters — Especially in Our Community. 💚🌈This Mental Health Awareness Month, Gateway City Pride Associa...
05/05/2026

🌈💚 Mental Health Matters — Especially in Our Community. 💚🌈

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Gateway City Pride Association is proud to help spread the word about an incredible resource from our community partner Night Owl Therapy.

Throughout the month of May, FREE first therapy sessions are being offered to new clients working in the nightlife industry — including venue staff, bartenders, performers, dancers, DJs, hospitality workers, and more.

Because behind every show, every event, every performance… there’s a human who deserves support, healing, and a safe space to be heard. 💚

✨ Swipe through for details
✨ Limited-time offer during May
✨ Because mental health is health

Pride MentalHealthMatters

🌈 Gateway City Pride Association, along with our LGBTQ+ community partners, invite you to the Official Pride Month Kicko...
04/30/2026

🌈 Gateway City Pride Association, along with our LGBTQ+ community partners, invite you to the Official Pride Month Kickoff!

📍 Frontera Beer Garden
🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 7:00 PM

Get a sneak peek of what’s coming this June 👀

🎬 Film screenings
🤝 Mixers
🤼 Wrestling
😂 Comedy shows
💃 Drag shows
🥂 Brunches
📚 Educational programs
🩺 Health fair
🌈 And of course 🥁 the Gateway City Pride Parade & Festival

✨ Come meet local LGBTQ+ organizations and allies:
* Orgullo Laredo for Youth & Safe Haven
* Laredo Sapphic Circle
* Wickedly Twisted Entertainment
* Laredo Film Society
* Laredo Funny
* Laredo Causeplay
* Five Star Wrestling
* Laredo Health Department
* & more!

🎶 Live Entertainment | Music | Good Vibes | Community

📣 The full Pride Month Calendar will be announced soon!

Interested in hosting a Pride event?
📩 Reach out to [email protected]

✨🌈 PARTNER WITH PRIDE IN LAREDO 🌈✨Gateway City Pride is now accepting official sponsors for the6th Annual Pride Parade &...
04/21/2026

✨🌈 PARTNER WITH PRIDE IN LAREDO 🌈✨

Gateway City Pride is now accepting official sponsors for the
6th Annual Pride Parade & Festival + Pride Month Events 🏳️‍🌈

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Connect with the community
✨ Showcase your brand
✨ Support visibility, inclusion, and impact

From Presenting Sponsor to Pride Supporter, we offer multiple ways to get involved with benefits including:
🎤 Event recognition
📲 Social media exposure
🌐 Website placement
🎪 Festival booth space
🤝 Access to Pride Month events

💼 Limited sponsorships available

📩 For full details or to secure your spot:
[email protected]

🌈 Be part of something meaningful. Be part of Pride.

✨🌈 PRIDE IS HAPPENING IN LAREDO 🌈✨We’re excited to officially announce the 6th Annual Gateway City Pride Parade & Festiv...
04/20/2026

✨🌈 PRIDE IS HAPPENING IN LAREDO 🌈✨

We’re excited to officially announce the 6th Annual Gateway City Pride Parade & Festival!

📅 Saturday, June 13
📍 Embassy Suites Ballroom
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public

This year, we’re bringing Pride indoors to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for our community while still delivering the celebration you know and love 💖

🎉 Pride Games & Activities
👑 Lip Sync Battle & Best Pride Outfit Contest
💃 Drag Performances & Live Entertainment
🎤 NEW: Open Stage – showcasing local talent (drag, comedy, poetry, dance & more)
🗣️ Community voices, education & more

We’re also working on a creative way to incorporate the parade 🚘 stay tuned for updates 👀

Now more than ever, it’s important that we come together, celebrate who we are, and continue building space for our community.

🌈 Mark your calendars. Invite your family & friends. Show your pride.

04/04/2026

Thank you to KGNS- TV 8 for the opportunity to speak on the Texas Drag Law and its impact on our local LGBTQ+ community.

We’re proud to stand alongside Serene Fantasea, a Gateway City Pride performer, who continues to represent the art, culture, and expression that drag brings to our community.

Although this law brings uncertainty and gray areas, our mission remains unchanged. Gateway City Pride will continue to host our annual Pride Parade & Festival, ensuring our events remain inclusive, respectful, and mindful of current guidelines.

Pride is still happening in Laredo. 🌈

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