In 2001, the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (AGLCC) decided to produce and sponsor a local pride parade with the express purpose of promoting a positive image of pride, joy, unity and diversity in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community in the capital city, and the greater Austin and GLBT community as a whole.

The First AGLCC Pride Parade Committee was formed in 2002.  With support and assistance from more experienced Pride Committees within Texas, the First AGLCC Pride Parade walked up Congress Avenue and through the Warehouse District on June 1, 2002 with an estimated 450 participants and 20,000 spectators. 

The AGLCC Pride Parade continues to grow each year with the support of our Sponsors, Participants and Spectators.  The 2007 AGLCC Pride Parade saw an estimated 40,000+ spectators and 1,200+ participants. Teamwork and dedication has been the key to our past successful parades and 2008 will prove to be the same. 

If you would like to sponsor, volunteer, participate or have questions about the AGLCC Pride Parade, please contact us.

Mission: To support diversity through our pride and bring our community closer together.  Remembering not to forget the three nights of civil unrest known as the "Stonwall Riots."