Cedar Park and Leander Pride Community Carnival

March 29, 2025, 12 – 5 PM

On Saturday, March 29th 2025, Cedar Park and Leander Pride will bring together friends and allies for a Community Carnival at Live Oak UU Church in Cedar Park. 

This family-friendly event will feature a drag panel and show, LGBTQIA+ stories, a bounce house and kids activities, food trucks, vendors and exhibitors, and more. Tickets to the event are free with RSVP thanks to support from our sponsors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Event Schedule

Inside: Live Oak UU Sanctuary
  • 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM DJ Jab Duh Hut will provide music
  • 12:30 PM – General Welcome – with Cedar Park/Leander Leaders, Church Leaders, and Local City Leaders

  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Drag Panel & Show Drag featuring Host Nadine Hughes, Alysha Pretty, Sierra Mykels, Monica Monae Davenport, and Penny Copperfield

  • 2:00 PM – 2:30 Queer Storytelling with Izzy Jane and Lee Sanders
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Talent Showcase with Hosts Lee Sanders and Izzy Jane and performances by Izzy Jane, Kalin, and Arya
  • 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Drag Queen Story Time with QuaranTina
Outside: Lawn & Parking area
  • 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM DJ Kimmy will provide music.
  • Vendor and Exhibitor Market will feature local organizations and businesses, as well as Food trucks from Pastrami Guy, Letty’s Tacos, Munchies ATX and Sus Aguitas.
Community Carnival vendors
  • The Kids’ Area will feature Bounce houses and crafts, including coloring, bracelet making, and ornament making.
photo of a tropical island-themed bounce house reserved for the Community Carnival
  • Texas Humane Heroes will offer pet adoptions.
Texas Humane Heroes mobile adoption truck
  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Community Drag Show featuring Host Hilda Dixon, QuaranTina, King Larry Stylinson, Astronema Daniels, and Sara Vignette

Vendor & Exhibitor Market

The Carnival opens at 12 PM. Visit Cedar Park and Leander Pride Community Partners at our outdoor market for food, shopping, and fun between 12 and 5 PM and enjoy music from local DJ Kimmy K.

  • Bernardoz Art Shop
  • Cloud9 Botanicals
  • Cotton Candy Krewe
  • Cross Culture Solutions and Arts
  • DJ Jah Dub Hut
  • DJ Kimmy K
  • DePelchin Children’s Center
  • Fae Face Paint
  • Firehouse Animal Health Centers
  • Floor Coverings International of Cedar Park
  • Free Mom Hugs
  • Fresh Brew Cafe
  • Georgetown Pride
  • Hope Presbyterian Church
  • Human Unity
  • Jubilee Episcopal Church
  • KHAMSA
  • Kind Clinic
  • League of Women Voters of Williamson County
  • Leander Democrats Together with Far Northwest Progressives
  • Letty’s Tacos
  • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church
  • Main Event Entertainment
  • Munchies ATX
  • Nawmishkoda Designs
  • North Lake Travis Pride
  • Next Chapter Books & Bookmobile
  • Pastrami Guy
  • PAWS for Art
  • Peace Lutheran Church
  • Pride Penguin Crochet
  • Rest and Rise Counseling
  • Santuche Arte
  • Sprinkle with Mel
  • Stars and Science Austin
  • Sugar Penguins Treats
  • Sus Aguitas
  • Texas Humane Heroes
  • Williamson County Democratic Party
  • World Toys & Imports

Sponsors

We depend on generous support from sponsors and community partners to make our Community Carnival possible. 

Platinum Sponsor

Community Carnival Platinum Sponsor Live Oak UU

Gold Sponsor

Community Carnival Gold Sponsor Firehouse Animal Health Centers

Silver Sponsors

Community Carnival Silver Sponsor Spare Birdie
Community Carnival Silver Sponsor John Bucy III, Texas State Representative

Bronze Sponsors

Francesca Romans

Kevin and Ruth Murphy
in memory of Rev. Paul Abel

Williamson County Democratic Party

Still need tickets? Get them now!

Volunteer

Whether you’re a student looking to make up hours owed for school absences or a family looking for a way to give back, you can help us make the event a success by signing up for a block of volunteer time at the event.

volunteers at the pride event wearing Leander Pride t-shirts

 

About Cedar Park Pride

Cedar Park Pride is a group of LGBTQIA+ residents and allies who are working to make Cedar Park inclusive to all. We welcome all Cedar Park residents, business owners, and supporters who embrace equality. 

About Leander Pride

Leander Pride is a volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit charity. It was formed in 2022 to foster relationships, raise awareness, and make our city a more inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ residents and community members.