Austin Pride Parade

• Saturday, August 10
• Shuttle departs at 6:15 p.m.
• Parade begins at 8 p.m.

Staff, students and their families are invited to represent Austin ISD in the annual Austin Pride Parade on Saturday, Aug. 10. We are #AISDproud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families and to highlight our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all! 

Free Shuttle

We have four shuttle site options. Buses will depart promptly at 6:15 p.m. Please arrive early to ensure a seat on the bus and a timely departure. Note: Middle school and elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. 

• NORTH: Northeast ECHS (by the band hall) Capacity 45 
  • 7104 Berkman Dr. Austin, TX 78752 
• SOUTH: Akins ECHS (by the band hall) Capacity 45 
  • 10701 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78748 
• EAST: Eastside ECHS (front of school) Capacity 45 
  • 900 Thompson St, Austin, TX 78702 
• CENTRAL: Central Office (Walmart side of building) Capacity 40 
  • 4000 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 

Drive Yourself 

Limited PAID parking is available at State Parking Garage A at 1401 San Jacinto via the Trinity Street entrance. Please consider traffic. Meet at the Austin ISD school bus near San Jacinto and E. 12th St. at 7:30 p.m. Look for the Austin ISD bus and supporting vehicles. 

Length of Parade

The parade begins at 8 p.m. The parade route is approximately 1.2 miles, beginning at the Texas State Capitol and finishing at the Congress Bridge. At the end of the parade route, buses will pick up participants at the old Statesman parking lot located at 305 S. Congress Ave. to return to the shuttle sites. Anticipated arrival time is 9:30 p.m. depending on speed of parade flow. 

What to Wear/Bring

• Water, clothing suitable for summer heat, and comfortable walking shoes. 
• Pride costumes and rainbow colors are encouraged. 
• Austin ISD Pride T-shirts provided to participants upon arrival. (Limited quantity, first come.) 
• Contact: 
• For questions, please email timika.mitchell@austinisd.org