April 18, 2-8 pm
Lakeline Park — Cedar park, texas
Glitter Up, Central Texas
Pride Fest is bringing big joy to the ‘burbs
We’re serving up a full afternoon of fab queer performances, local vendors and food trucks with a fun zone for kids and a boozy one for adults – all drenched in rainbow realness. We’ll be turning the park into a dance floor with upbeat music, joyful chaos, and all the chosen-family vibes to remind everyone that Pride doesn’t stop at city limits.
Come loud, proud and as you are—this party’s for you!
Pride Fest is Free✨
For All Attendees
We appreciate registration to help with our headcount and donations that help make everything possible!
Presented by our Pride Fest 2026 sponsors
On the Main STage
Queer performers serve up some of the best art there is and we’re so proud to bring you this incredible lineup!
Mama Duke
🎵 Hip-hop artist
A 2x Austin Hip-Hop Award Winning Artist, 2x Austin Music Award Nominee, and Top 10 finalist on season 20 of America’s Got Talent – Mama Duke isn’t just a local hip-hop star, she’s a force who’s rewriting the rules of music and culture. Watch the electric moment when Mel B gave her the coveted Golden Buzzer on YouTube.
Sierra Mykels
🎤 Host
Crowned Texas All American Goddess in 2023 and Austin Entertainer of the Year in 2022, this award-winning drag queen will be commanding the stage with more glitz and glamour than a Pride Fest could ever ask for!
Mock Lobster
🎵 B-52s Cover Band
It’s Austin’s tribute to America’s greatest party band: The B-52s! Mock Lobster has celebrated their iconic catalogue since 2017 with an impeccable rhythm section, stunning vocalists, and dynamite dance moves. Get ready to “Dance this Mess Around,” to “Love Shack,” “Roam,” “Rock Lobster” and more!
Parker Woodland
🎵 Indie Pop Band
This power trio mixes punk, pop, and heart-on-sleeve indie folk to create empowering anthems that ask: what if you lived life like you truly mean it?
Austin Gay Men’s Chorus
🎵 Choral Singers
One of the most visible LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations in Central Texas will be kicking off the party by raising over 50 beautiful voices in harmony.
Peter the Adequate
🪄 Magician
Is it comedy or magic? It’s both in this up-close and personal entertainment! Co-founder of Austin’s famed Magic Camp, Peter The Adequate brings over 35 years to the stage for a show that’s both unforgettably funny and astonishing.
DJ Tony Castro
🎧 DJ
As a long-time staple of Austin’s gay bars and Cedar Park’s drag shows, DJ Tony knows exactly how to keep a Pride crowd dancing and partying all day long.
Schedule
2:30pm
Jim Penniman-morin
Mayor — cedar park
2:35pm
Na’cole Thompson
Mayor — Leander
2:40pm
REp. John Bucy III
Texas House of Representatives
2:50pm
Austin Gay Men’s Chorus
3:15pm
Peter the Adequate
Magician
4:00pm
Line Dancing
with Eli
4:30pm
Parker Woodland
6:00pm
Mock Lobster
7:15pm
Mama Duke
More to Explore
Vendors
Shop small and celebrate big with local Pride swag, books, art and more.
Vendors AT pride fest 2026
- Activision Blizzard King Microsoft
- Assistikants Creations
- Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists, PLLC
- Barrett Financial | 1 Touch Processing
- Black Heart Home Bakery
- Charming Buddies Dog Training
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Clay by Erika
- Colburn Chiropractic
- Ella’s Apothecary
- Equality Texas
- esScential Jewelry
- Firefox Tales
- Firehouse Animal Health Centers
- Gender Hope
- Hope Presbyterian Church
- Imagine the Magic Photography LLC
- Jubilee Episcopal Church
- Junbi Matcha & Tea
- KAZA Fused Jewelry
- kin•dom community
- Lawns Tree Farm
- League of Women Voters of Williamson County
- Leander Democrats Together
- Leander Women+ For Progress
- Lioness Books
- Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church
- Micah Makes Cents
- Midnight Cauldron Shop
- Minez Most Wanted
- Mock Lobster
- Moonrise Wellness & Performance
- Next Chapter Books & Bookmobile
- Peace Love Yarn
- Pride Socks
- S. Bolanos – Queer Romance Author
- Scott Poppaw Art Designs and Engraving
- Shweta for Cedar Park
- Slowpoke Tattoo
- South Central Northwestern Mutual
- Sprinkle With Mel – Pink Zebra
- Stars and Science Austin
- Sugar Penguins Treats
- Sus Aguitas
- Texas Humane Heroes
- The Sweet Cupfé
- The Traveling Psychologist
- Torchy’s Tacos
- Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)
- Trippin Out Tie Dye
- Whittick’s Curated Goods
- Williamson County Democratic Party
- World Toys and Imports
Kids’ Zone
A whole zone just for kid-approved fun, including bounce houses, arts ‘n crafts and a playground.
Festival Map
Lakeline Park — 1510 Alexis Drive Cedar Park, TX 78613
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All year Long 🌈
In addition to bringing people together, our larger annual event helps fund year-round events and activities, from game nights to happy hours and more. Come as you are, bring friends, or meet more new friends in Leander!
Whether it’s finding community and support through our local pride, becoming a sponsor, hosting an event at your local business, or volunteering, we’re here!
