This season of celebration arrives at a pivotal time for Houston, as we finally emerge from the 15-month lockdown that left so many on edge. The big march has been postponed till September, another consequence of the pandemic, but Houston’s queer nation - in all its varied and sometimes confusingly complex expressions - will have no shortage of opportunities to flirt and frolic and fly its many-hued flags. This weekend marks Houston’s pride festival, as anyone driving through Montrose will instantly affirm. Jerry Click, HP staff / Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less The Gay Pride Week Parade proceeds along Westheimer in July 1979, three years after Houston’s first, attended by former Mayor Annise Parker. Bill Thompson, HP staff / Houston Chronicle files Show More Show Less 2 of2 The rally, sponsored by several gay and womens rights groups, began about 8 pm in the parking lot of The Depository, a bar at 401 McGowen and Bagby. Bryant was in Houston to perform at the State Bar of Texas dinner at the Hyatt Regency. Actress Liz Torres speaks at rally gathered to protest singer Anita Bryant's outspoken stand against gay rights.
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