On September 29, Katy Pride LGBTQ Inc. announced its 2025 Grand Marshals who will lead the 3rd Annual Katy Pride Celebration on Saturday, October 18 at Typhoon Texas Waterpark, as follows: Grand Marshal Servando Arellano-Torres, President of SOMOS Loud Houston (he/him); Ally Grand Marshal Jon Rosenthal, Texas State Representative District 135 (he/him); Youth Grand Marshal Cameron Samuels, Executive Director of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (they/them).

This year’s Pride weekend kicks off with a lively Piano Bar Speakeasy Party on Thursday, October 16, followed by the community-wide festival on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Piano Bar Speakeasy Kick-off Party (Ages 18+) will take place Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Red River Grill Room at Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy. Tickets: Advance purchase required at katypride.org. Guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment, cocktails, and community connection in an intimate setting, sponsored by The Alley Theatre. The bar is sponsored by The Woodlands Pride, and attendees who bring a book donation for their Banned Book Library will receive one complimentary drink (limit one person, regardless of how many books are donated). Sweet treats are sponsored by Sugar Mami Sweetz. Space is limited, and advance tickets are required.

The Katy Pride Celebration will be held Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Typhoon Texas Waterpark. Parking is free (All water attractions will be closed for the season). The celebration will begin with the official recognition of the 2025 Grand Marshals, followed by the Parade around the park to kick off the event. Festival highlights include Main Stage Entertainment featuring DJ CrazyV, Drag Queen Serena Spellman, Drag King Kian Kismet, and Fierce & Free: A Transparent Closet Runway show. A Kids Zone with activities for families and children will include inflatables, yard games, crafts, and more. An Education & Advocacy Alley will feature panel discussions hosted by Trans Truth Podcast and Community Advocate, Meghan Fairbanks, The Houston Banner Project on display, voter education information and more. Reading Under the Rainbow: Pride Story Time, sponsored by Katy Budget Books, will have readings by Drag Queen Serena Spellman and Drag King Kian Kismet.

There will be over 60 vendors, multiple food trucks, and an adult bar. This free event welcomes all ages and provides a safe, joyful space to celebrate diversity, authenticity, and community, organizers said.

About Katy Pride LGBTQ Inc.

Katy Pride LGBTQ Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit organization established in 2023, with a vision of creating a community where all LGBTQ+ individuals can live authentically and safely, without persecution, judgment, hate, or fear. As an organization, its mission is to be committed to empowering the LGBTQ+ community in Katy and the surrounding areas by creating inclusive events, advocating for equality, and fostering a supportive community of acceptance and diversity. Katy Pride LGBTQ Inc. continues to seek ways to connect and support the LGBTQ+ community year-round and looks forward to filling the gaps of these marginalized communities in Katy and surrounding areas.