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Parade Participation (Floats, Walking Groups, Bands, Motorvehicles, etc)

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Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 19, 2025 2:00 pm - Oct 19, 2025 4:00 pm (CST)
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$75.00

About the event

🌸🌼 You’re Invited to Blossom with Us! 🌼🌸 Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as Third Coast PrideFest bursts into full bloom in downtown Galveston for our 3rd Annual Pride Parade! This year’s theme is “Love Grows Here”, and we’re planting seeds of love, acceptance, and unity all along the parade route. 🌺 Whether you're a nonprofit, a business, or a bouquet of fabulous friends, there's a place for everyone—LGBTQ+ folks, allies, and even flower-powered space travelers! 🌈✨ 🌻 Bring your walking groups, petal-powered golf carts, flower-decked floats, or even bikes—everyone is welcome in our Garden of Pride! 🌷 Applications close October 15, 2025, so don’t wait—sign up today and let your colors bloom! By joining us, you're helping cultivate a community rooted in love, diversity, and inclusion. 🌹 Your support helps our Pride garden grow stronger and more beautiful each year. 🌼🏳️‍🌈 For more information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit gifttx.org for more information about our umbrella organization! Let’s grow together. 🌸🌈
Third Coast PrideFest
Third Coast PrideFest
Third Coast PrideFest
Third Coast PrideFest

Prices

Parade Participants $75.00 Parade Participation Elements: Get ready to bring the energy and excitement! There are four fabulous ways to join the celebration: Walking Groups: Up to 30 Walking participants Group can have one vehicle for support if necessary! Golf Carts: Up to 4 carts per group. Perfect for cruising in style while spreading joy! Car Group: Up to 4 cars. Decorate and drive with flair—make your ride part of the show! Parade Float: One spectacular float per entry. The centerpiece of the parade magic—bring your creativity to life! NEW THIS YEAR- Micro Mobility Devices: Sign up to get your bikes, trikes, scooters, and mopeds in our parade! 10-15 Micro Mobility Devices per sign up! For a parade themed “Love Grows Here,” participants are encouraged to decorate themselves and their vehicles with vibrant, garden-inspired elements that symbolize love and growth. Think blooming flowers, heart-shaped accents, butterflies, and lush greenery. Use soft, warm colors like pinks, reds, purples, and greens to create a welcoming and joyful atmosphere. Add banners with uplifting messages, wear floral crowns or heart-themed accessories, and incorporate elements like vines, paper flowers, and LED lights to make your group or vehicle feel like a moving garden of love. The goal is to radiate warmth, unity, and positivity—showing that love truly blossoms in our community.

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User information

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Parade Participation (Floats, Walking Groups, Bands, Motorvehicles, etc)
Parade Participation (Floats, Walking Groups, Bands, Motorvehicles, etc)
Third Coast Pridefest Parade 2025
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