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Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Posted by The Buzz | June 24, 2016

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The Houston Pride Festival and Parade will take place downtown.

Happy Friday! Here are a few ideas of how to enjoy this weekend.

Houston Pride

The 2016 Houston LGBT Pride Celebration will take place in Downtown Houston this Saturday. It’s free and open to the public and will include the Pride Festival, 12-7 p.m., and the Pride Parade, 8:30-11 p.m.

During the parade, a rainbow flag bearing the names of the 49 victims at Pulse Nightclub will be marched through downtown Houston. The honorary Grand Marshal is Imran Yousuf, a veteran and bouncer at Pulse. Through his heroic actions on June 12, many lives were saved. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Yousuf on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. He will be on the Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Stage in front of City Hall. After the parade, guests are welcome to sign their names on the flag and then the flag will be delivered to the Orlando Pride Parade.

See more details about the Pride Celebration.

FUNomenal Family Festival

The 5th Annual FUNomenal Family Festival, which takes place at Discovery Green on Saturday, will include an entertaining day for the whole family. The festival includes music and families and kids of all ages can participate in the "Baby Olympics," and more fun events. See more details.

Texas Home and Garden Show

The first annual Texas Home & Garden Show Summer will be held at NRG Center this Saturday and Sunday. It’ll include gardening experts, vendors offering furniture, art, home décor, gifts, fashion, a KidsZone and much more. See more details.

Beats and Eats

Head to Hermann Park on Saturday and enjoy delicious culinary creations and live music. See more details.

Vans Warped Tour

The Vans Warped Tour will take place at NRG Park on Sunday and will feature dozens of popular artists. Doors open at 11 a.m. See more details.

Central Market's Beer Fest

Beer lovers, you'll want to head to Central Market from now through June 28 to explore their wide selection of beer. Sample, ask questions and cheers! See more details.

More Events

Check out our events calendar to see what else is going on this weekend and next week, plus add your own community events.