2026 Board Elections

Board of Directors

We’re a group of fun-loving, community-focused people aimed at making Leander, Texas more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ residents and everyone else, too. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to apply to join the team!

Open Positions

We’re seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our Board of Directors in the following roles for the 2026 – 2028 term:

  • Vice President (Officer) – Assumes presidential duties when the President is unavailable and provides executive leadership support
  • Assistant Secretary (Officer) – Supports the Secretary with record-keeping and administrative duties
  • At Large – Supports the board across projects and priorities based on organizational needs and their areas of interest (see “The Kind of Help We Need” below)

All Other Positions

(currently occupied through September 2027)

  • President (Officer) – Serves as chief executive officer, presides at board meetings, provides strategic leadership
  • Secretary (Officer) – Records meeting minutes, maintains organizational records, serves as custodian of the organization’s logo and official documents
  • Treasurer (Officer) – Manages financial operations and fiscal responsibilities
  • Assistant Treasurer (Officer) – Supports financial operations, assists treasurer with fiscal responsibilities

The Kind of Help We Need

  • Business & Community Outreach – Initiating and building local partnerships
  • Communications & PR – Media outreach, newsletter writing, editing, interviews
  • Events –  Planning and strategizing, volunteer management, set-up and tear-down
  • Finance – Annual budget, ongoing income, expenses
  • Fundraising – Method sourcing, sponsor tracking, event planning
  • Graphic Design – Social posts, banners, event materials, merch, branding management
  • Marketing & Promotion – Social media, web content, print, ads, merch
  • Systems & Technology – Website and Google Drive maintenance, audio/visual operations at events

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • Commitment to Leander Pride’s mission of promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and eliminating discrimination
  • Previous experience in leadership, governance, nonprofit work, or community organizing
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, volunteer recruiting and management, event planning, marketing, legal and financial management, data management and technology systems, business development
  • Ability to attend monthly board and planning team meetings and participate in scheduled events
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills
  • Willingness to contribute time volunteering for organizational activities
  • Understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and nonprofit governance
  • Ability to lead and facilitate volunteer activities while fostering a culture of respect

Responsibilities

  • Participate in strategic planning and organizational decision-making
  • Provide governance oversight and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Support fundraising and community outreach efforts
  • Attend board and planning team meetings
  • Volunteer at Leander Pride events and initiatives
  • Uphold the organization’s nondiscrimination policy and conflict of interest standards
  • Contribute to the financial health and sustainability of the organization
  • Enable the planning and execution of monthly microevents, an annual event, community-building activities, and ongoing advocacy as agreed upon by the board

Commitment

All positions are unpaid and volunteer. Board members are expected to dedicate time to both governance responsibilities and hands-on volunteer work. Meeting attendance and active participation in organizational activities are essential.

How to Apply

Complete our application form by September 16 to share:

  • Why you’re passionate about serving on the board
  • What motivates you to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion and community building
  • What relevant experience you bring to this leadership role
  • Which specific position(s) interest you most and why

Leander Pride is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds who share our commitment to creating a more inclusive community.

Finding Community Through Music

Finn – a member of the Leander & Cedar Park Pride Fest Planning team – shares his experience as a trans man in Texas and how he found a supportive community.

What was your experience like growing up trans?

The place I grew up wasn’t the most accepting of anyone who was different. Even my friends teased me about not conforming to gender norms.

In school, I felt pressure to change what I wore or how I presented, but I was not comfortable in dresses, skirts or makeup. High school got so bad that I had to stop using the bathroom because every time I went in I’d get glared at, or I’d hear, “OMG there’s a boy in the girl’s bathroom” and I’d feel so much shame. My mom was a tomboy growing up and “understood” how I was feeling. But when I wanted to cut my hair short for the first time, she was hesitant because “it’d make me look more like a boy.” She knew I’d get teased more.

I didn’t have a word to describe how I was feeling until college. I spent part of my first year watching other people’s stories. That helped me to normalize how I was feeling, but it took time to come to terms with being trans myself. 

I decided to join an LGBT club on campus. I remember feeling scared signing up at the table with my chosen name for the first time. Leadership was very accepting. Others in the club were too, but not fully-informed. They wanted to learn about trans people, so I had to do a lot of educating. It was a slow and frustrating process to get everyone to use my male pronouns. I came out to my parents the next year. They were mostly accepting of me but hesitant to change their own language. Just before my senior year, I saw a therapist and started testosterone. A year after I graduated, I had top surgery and had my legal name and gender marker changed, and that was really liberating. I gave myself a fresh start before my move to Texas. 

How did you get involved in the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus?

After moving here, I went to karaoke night with coworkers and people said, “You’re actually good!” I saw a Facebook ad for auditions with the Chorus and even though I hadn’t been involved in music since I played the violin in grade school, I pushed myself to apply so I could feel I belonged somewhere.

When I first joined the choir, I was worried they might kick me out once they found out I’m trans. It turns out I didn’t have to be so worried. Today, our mission statement is much clearer that anyone can join who can sing in the range. There are now other trans members in the chorus, and I wound up finding a lot of friends and community. 

I’m really happy that my life has led me to the chorus. I wound up finding a lot of friends and community. 

In addition to our regular rehearsals and concerts this year, we hosted “Drag Out” – a drag show fundraiser March 21st at the Highland Lounge, where I performed in drag for the first time. We’ve also created a workshop called Transpose, where we’re flying in an expert on trans voices to coach us, which I’m looking forward to.

Our biggest news is the documentary “This Is Texas,” which was released at the end of 2025. At our 2024 Spring show, journalist John-Carlos Estrada was in the audience and was inspired to film our chorus, spotlighting trans members and our journey to performing at the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA) Festival that year.

How does the political environment in Texas affect you? 

It affects me a lot right now. Two states have already invalidated trans people’s driver’s licenses and I’m concerned Texas may be next. I’m grateful to have been born in California, where the political environment is much easier. When I moved to Texas, I was flagged for not being signed up for selective services and had to account for it. I worry that may have put me on a list. 

Of course my healthcare is at risk, as is my daily safety. I have to rethink wearing my AGMC hat in certain places, because I don’t know how people will react. It sucks, because I have a lot of really fun Pride shirts! A neighbor did once thank me for putting a Pride flag in front of my house – that was heartwarming.

I want other trans and queer community members to know that if you don’t know anybody near you, there’s a lot of support out there. 

Why is Pride important to you?

Pride lets people know their community exists. I want other trans and queer community members to know that if they don’t know anybody near them, there’s still a lot of support out there. There are online communities, Pride organizations, Instagram accounts and meetups of all kinds. If you’re new here or are just looking to make friends, that’s a good place to start.   

I hope many more people will attend Leander & Cedar Park Pride Fest this year than ever before. Hosting it in a more prominent place like Lakeline Park increases visibility and lets people know there’s a lot of us north of Austin, ready to be a community they can plug into.

Leander & Cedar Park Announce Pride Fest

Free festival April 18th will feature queer music, art and culture at Lakeline Park

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS – Leander & Cedar Park Pride announced that tickets are now available for Pride Fest on April 18. The free event will feature an afternoon of high-energy performances, local music, food trucks, vendors, adult beverages and activities for all ages.

Organizers aim to create a joyful event to “help LGBTQIA+ folks feel like they belong with a big, beautiful party that celebrates queer music, art, and culture,” said Shannon Whiting, President of Leander Pride. 

The celebration comes at a time when both Pride organizations feel it’s needed most. “Lawmakers and Texas leaders keep targeting the queer community,” Whiting said. 

“That just adds to the exclusion we already face,” added Virginia Shrader, President of Cedar Park Pride. 

The festival marks the third joint Pride event hosted by Leander Pride and Cedar Park Pride, a growing collaboration focused on building a visible and affirming community in the northern Austin suburbs.

“People need to see Pride events happening in the smaller cities outside of Austin,” Shrader said. 

Whiting agreed, “Pride is about more than throwing a big party once a year. It’s about visibility and outnumbering the hate, one voice of love at a time.”

Leander & Cedar Park Pride Fest will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park at 1510 Alexis Drive.

ABOUT LEANDER PRIDE AND CEDAR PARK PRIDE

Leander Pride and Cedar Park Pride are two volunteer-led non-profit organizations, committed to making our cities safe and inclusive places for LGBTQIA+ people. 

After protestors shut down drag story hour at the public library in 2019, Leander Pride members banded together to work toward building acceptance and community for queer neighbors. 

Forged by the call to save a beloved local drag brunch that lost its venue, Cedar Park Pride has fostered visibility and inclusion by serving the Central Texas community with a LGBTQIA+ volunteer network since 2021. 

Tickets and info: leanderpride.com 

Contact:

Sara Mariani

marketing@leanderpride.com

Outnumber the Hate

Leander Pride leaders smile at an event table, with a rainbow banner that says, "Love is Love" just before an event attendee makes hateful comments, call on residents to outnumber the hate

“That’s just pure evil.”

He said it while breezing past our table last weekend – a table that greeted him with two smiling faces and a colorful “Love Is Love” banner.

We knew our presence at Leander Local Fest would have mixed reactions. Plenty of people walked right past us with little more than a polite nod, while some gave no eye contact at all. That’s to be expected. The deliberate hate announced in the middle of a professional networking event, however, was not.

But neither was the amount of support we encountered. The allies seemed to come out of the woodwork of our small cities, as countless encouraging phrases soon drowned out the ugliest voice in the room.

“We didn’t know we had a Pride group!”

“This is so needed around here!”

“A Pride Festival? We’ll be there!”

“I’d love to volunteer!”

“Thank you so much!”

These hopeful words came from a myriad of faces: a new Texas transplant looking for connection; a queer couple excited to find like-minded friends; children looking up at our jar of flags to ask for one, then running off in a joyful sprint, waving the small rainbow above their heads.

And those were just the attendees. The businesses that were set up near ours stepped away from their tables to let us know we were in good company: a proud mother/in-law of a lesbian couple who was excited to soon welcome two newly adopted grandchildren; a candlemaker who immediately placed our Pride sticker on his tote; and a church leader who wanted us to feel safe sitting across from them.

Pride is about so much more than throwing a big party once a year. It’s about outnumbering the hate, one voice of love at a time. Thank you for adding to our numbers. Showing up is the most important thing you can do.

Adapted from our Subscriber Newsletter March 6, 2025. Did you miss it? Use the form below to subscribe today.

Disruptive Patterns

Local drag performer and partner find support from the Pride Community

photos of drag queen Sara Vignette standing outside a venue with security

Drag performer Sara Vignette, photographed by Ima Leupp.

My partner began his journey into drag performing during the lockdown of 2020. Stepping out the front door of our suburban Cedar Park home – even when masked and under the cover of darkness – was terrifying.

When it was time for “Sara Vignette” to emerge, we carefully orchestrated every move – I stepped out first to make sure the coast was clear, starting the car and turning off the interior dome light. He – now she – turned off the motion detector lights outside on her way out to the passenger door, which I had triple-checked was unlocked.

Sara is far too beautiful to be hiding herself, but she hunches down in an attempt to conceal her statuesque height of six-and-a-half feet with heels and hair. This queen, who is meant to be seen, creeps like a mouse across the 20 feet from the front door to the car. All due to fear of judgment. All because her fluid self-expression felt like a vulnerability in a world that raised Her to believe the He had no right to be feminine.

We didn’t have the support of a Pride group then. Sandwiched between neighbors with conservative political leanings, we didn’t expect to find a robust queer community in Cedar Park. So we tried to blend in. We tried to stay still and small to avoid being ostracized.

performer photos of drag queen Sara Vignette

Drag performer Sara Vignette, photographed by Ima Leupp.

In the animal world, being “safe” often depends on a creature’s ability to go undetected. A deer standing still can easily disappear into its surroundings. While hiding might guarantee safety, what it also guarantees is solitude. As we spent more time with Cedar Park Pride, we came to realize a new definition of safe. 

While hiding might guarantee safety, what it also guarantees is solitude.

Anna Fugate-Downs

The visibility of this Pride community has given us a similar evolutionary concept to a bold zebra stripe, the flashy scales of fish, or the vibrancy of a poison dart frog. Safety doesn’t have to mean staying small, still, and solitary. Safety can also be found in disruptive patterns, dazzling displays, or big bright identifying colors. 

Are we still cautious when we walk out our front door? Absolutely. But knowing that a welcoming group of people waits for us on the other side of that car ride has made all the difference. Having a full flock of rainbow-colored birds to greet us gave us the courage to spread our wings and join them!

photo of the author, Anna Fugate-Downs

Anna Fugate-Downs

Creative Director, Cedar Park Pride

@annatheartiste

2026 Kickoff & Hangout

Planning Team Hangout + Committee Kickoff: In Person! :rainbow:

We’re feeling all the warm fuzzies just thinking about the magic we have planned for 2026. Come hang with us at La Dosis on Thursday at 6:30pm to get in on the planning!

 

This will be a low-key, social kickoff as we start shaping our committees and figuring out how we’ll work together between now and the festival. Expect mingling, introductions, and a chance to connect faces to names, plus generally having a gay old time.

:point_right: Before Thursday: If you’re able, take a look at the committee list below and see if any of them spark your interest. It’ll be a helpful starting point for conversations.

Don’t worry, there’s no commitment contract and in fact:

  • You do not have to join a committee to be involved
  • You do not need to have a lot of time to make a meaningful impact
  • Any amount of help—big, small, occasional, behind-the-scenes—is genuinely appreciated

If you want to plug into a committee, that’s amazing! If you’d rather help in a more flexible or ad-hoc way, that’s just as great. There is plenty to do, and we’ll meet people where they are.

Most meetings after this will continue to be virtual; this is just a chance to kick things off together in person and start building our rhythm as a group. Our virtual meetings will continue to be bi-weekly, every other Tuesday/Thursday on alternating days. If you need the meeting invite, let us know.

Hope to see you Thursday!

PS: If you can’t make it, no stress at all, we’ll be sharing next steps afterward. You can also fill out our volunteer form to sign up now and receive updates by email.

Leander and Cedar Park Pride Announce Holiday Auction

The holidays are here, and we’re spreading cheer with purpose! Leander and Cedar Park Pride are hosting a Holiday Auction to celebrate community and support next year’s Pride Festival, and we’d love your help to make it shine. 

How It Works:

  • Donations accepted: November 20 – December 1
  • Online bidding: December 2 – 8
  • Fulfillment period: December 9 – 15

Donate Auction Items

We’re seeking donations of goods, services, gift cards, and unique items from local vendors and businesses. Your contribution will be promoted to our community, and auctioned off with all proceeds funding the 2026 Leander and Cedar Park Pride Festival.

Donors will be matched with winning bidders to arrange item fulfillment directly. It’s a simple, impactful way to promote inclusion and visibility in Leander and Cedar Park.

Ready to Donate? It’s easy!

  1. Review our Auction Guidelines, Terms and Conditions
  2. Submit your item via our Donation Form 

If you prefer to make a monetary donation, we’ll gratefully accept that here!

Donation Signup Form
Donation Guidelines

Sign up & bid online

Get ready to spread cheer and help us plan another amazing Leander and Cedar Park Pride Festival in 2026! It’s easy to participate in the Holiday Auction: 

  • Sign up to bid so you’re ready to participate.
  • Check back through December 1st as we add new items from our donors. 
  • Watch for the online auction to open on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd and start placing bids.
  • At the end of the auction on December 8th, the highest bidder wins and purchases each item at the bid price. Then, donors will arrange for fulfillment of the item.

Make a direct donation

If you’d like to support our event by making a direct financial contribution instead, visit the online auction page at any time and click “Donate.”

Thank you for helping us to spread holiday cheer and bring unity to our cities!

Pride Ideas Party

We’ll be brainstorming for future Pride events while snacking, drinking and mingling in the reserved Barrel Room at Red Horn.

Stop by our ideas party for 3 minutes or all 3 hours – we’d love to hear your input and see your beautiful face!

Sunday, September 28th

11 AM – 2 PM

Red Horn Brewery & Roastery

1615 Scottsdale Dr

Leander, TX 78641

Join Leander Pride Leadership

Applications now open for upcoming Leander Pride Officer and Planning Team roles

Leander Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating positive change in our community. Leander Pride’s mission is to help eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to foster diversity and inclusion through our service to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Our purpose is to foster relationships, raise awareness, and make our city a more inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ residents and community members.

Applications are now open for our September 2025 Election, and we want you. We are currently seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our Board of Directors and Planning Team.

Check out the information below and submit your application by August 20, 2025.

Open Positions

Officers: Two-Year Terms (2025-2027):

  • President – Serves as Chief Executive Officer, presides at board meetings, and provides strategic leadership
  • Secretary – Records meeting minutes, maintains organizational records, and serves as custodian of the organization’s logo and official documents
  • Assistant Treasurer – Supports financial operations and assists the Treasurer with fiscal responsibilities

Officers: Completing Current Terms (Through September 2026):

  • Vice President – Assumes presidential duties when the President is unavailable and provides executive leadership support
  • Assistant Secretary – Supports the Secretary with record-keeping and administrative duties

Planning Leads (September 2026-September 2026)

  • Marketing & Promotion – Plans and manages social media, web content, print, and merchandise
  • Communications & PR– Plans and manages media outreach, email newsletter, interviews
  • Finance – Assists the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer with creation and oversight of the annual budget and ongoing income and expenses
  • Fundraising – Develops and ensures execution of event-specific and annual fundraising and donor outreach plans
  • Business & Community Outreach – Drives targeting and outreach to Leander businesses, the City of Leander, Chamber of Commerce, non-profits, and schools to develop relationships and identify partnership opportunities 
  • Systems & Technology – Develops and oversees the strategy, evaluation, deployment, and maintenance of technical tools
  • Large Events – Drives planning and execution of the organization’s annual event(s), serving as the lead project manager and partnering with the board, other planning leads, and volunteers
  • Microevents – Ensures effective planning and execution of monthly microevents (i.e. Coffee Crawls, Gayme Nights, Youth Meetups), working with the board and Planning Team to confirm that a location and host are identified for each event and to promote and drive attendance 
  • Graphic Designer(s) – Design and produce Leander Pride visual assets, including social posts, banners, event materials consistent with Leander Pride branding

What We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

  • Commitment to Leander Pride’s mission of promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and eliminating discrimination
  • Previous experience in leadership, governance, nonprofit work, or community organizing
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, volunteer recruiting and management, event planning, marketing, legal and financial management, data management and technology systems, business development
  • Ability to attend monthly board or planning team meetings and participate in scheduled events
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills
  • Willingness to contribute time volunteering for organizational activities
  • Understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and nonprofit governance
  • Ability to lead and facilitate volunteer activities and treat everyone with respect 

Responsibilities

  • Participate in strategic planning and organizational decision-making
  • Provide governance oversight and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Support fundraising and community outreach efforts
  • Attend board or planning team meetings (with in-person or virtual meeting schedules defined by the group)
  • Volunteer at Leander Pride events and initiatives
  • Uphold the organization’s nondiscrimination policy and conflict of interest standards
  • Contribute to the financial health and sustainability of the organization
  • Enable the planning and execution of monthly microevents, an annual event, and ongoing awareness and community-building activities agreed upon by the leadership team

Commitment

These are volunteer (unpaid) positions. Board members are expected to dedicate time to both governance responsibilities and hands-on volunteer work. Meeting attendance and active participation in organizational activities are essential.

How to Apply

We want to hear from you! Complete our application form where you can share:

  • Why you’re passionate about joining Leander Pride leadership
  • What motivates you to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion and community building
  • Relevant experience you bring to this leadership role
  • Which specific position(s) interest you most and why

Apply here: https://forms.gle/zNKxd5Q2rt4NwTxe7 

If desired, you can attach a resume or supporting information to the application form.

Application deadline: August 20th. 

Elections will be finalized during our regularly scheduled meeting on or about August 27th, and new roles begin September 15 to kick off planning for Q4 and 2026.

If you want to get involved but have questions or you’ve got skills and passion to help that aren’t listed here, reach out to us at leanderpride@gmail.com!

Leander Pride is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to creating a more inclusive community.

March 7 News

Adapted from our Subscriber Newsletter March 7, 2025.

This week, check out info on our Community Carnival, meet Drag Queen Monica Monae Davenport, learn about Texas anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, and see our upcoming events. We can’t wait to see you soon!


– The Cedar Park and Leander Pride Planning Team

Cedar Park and Leander Pride Community Carnival

Tickets Available Now

We’re putting in the work to ensure our Community Carnival on March 29th will be a memorable event for everyone. This family-friendly event will feature a drag panel and performances, LGBTQIA+ stories, DJs, food trucks, vendors and exhibitors, bounce houses, and more. Remember, tickets are free with RSVP thanks to our sponsors, but you’ll need to grab yours from our online ticketing platform. Sign up today! 

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Featured Sponsor: Firehouse Animal Health Center

None of our events would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We’re grateful to our Gold Sponsor, Firehouse Animal Health Center, for helping us bring the Community Carnival to life. Firehouse has been a consistent supporter of our events and the LGBTQIA+ community. They also provide excellent care for many canine family members across our Planning Team. Stop by the Firehouse Leander clinic or any of their 7 Austin-area locations, and be sure to visit their exhibitor booth at the Community Carnival on March 29th! 

Be a Sponsor, Vendor, or Exhibitor

If you own or work with an inclusive business, you can sign up to join us, too. We’re looking for a variety of community partners to help us bring a fun carnival atmosphere to attendees. Sign Up

Calling all Performers

Showcase your talent at the Community Carnival! Whether you’re a singer, dancer, magician, poet, or any other kind of performer, we want to see what you’ve got. Share your talent and help us celebrate! To secure your spot, complete our Talent form with your name, performance type, and any special requirements you have. We have limited slots available, so sign up as soon as possible! 

Introducing Monica Monae Davenport

Meet one of our favorite fiery Queens! We’re thrilled to introduce Miss Monica Monae Davenport, the newly crowned Miss Gay Texas USofA Newcomer 2025! Monica has been performing in the Austin area for more than 7 years and is a featured performer in our monthly Birdies and Brunch Drag Brunch and the upcoming Cedar Park and Leander Pride Community Carnival. 

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Texas Legislative Session

We’ve been monitoring the updates from the 2025 legislative session with the support of Equality Texas. We know our hard work helped defeat many horrible bills introduced in the last session, and we can do the same together. During the 2023 Lege, there were 160+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed; however, 95% of those were defeated! Despite a handful being approved, it amounted to 0.56%. 

Now is the time to stay connected to our community. If you feel overwhelmed, reach out and know that we refuse to stand idly by and accept it. We will stand our ground. While it may feel like a lot of information to keep up with, most anti-LGBTQIA+ bills get assigned to just four House committees: Higher Education, Public Education, Public Health, and State Affairs. Learn more in this post from Equality Texas about who they are and the issues they’re facing. 

Find Equality Texas on social media, including Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop. Cedar Park and Leander Pride are working with them to host a Postcard Campaign Party soon. Let’s raise our voices and remind these lawmakers that the queer community refuses to stay silent. 

All in for Equality Advocacy Day

It’s time for LGBTQIA+ Texans and our allies to unite! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩷🩵🤎🖤Join us at the Capitol from 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday, March 24th, for the All in for Equality Advocacy Day. Equality Texas will be training folks on how to advocate for our issues, rallying to show our collective power, and building community with like-minded Texans who are ready to fight for our rights this session!

:pushpin:Sign up at: http://bit.ly/aifeday 

Cedar Park and Leander Pride Events

Out and About 

Cedar Park and Leander Pride friends were out and about this month at Drag Brunch, Youth Meetup, Gayme Night, and more. See what you missed and check out our list of upcoming events! 

 

Upcoming Events 

March 8: Pride, Pizza & Pints – 18+ LGBTQIA+ Meetup

On the 2nd Saturday of every month, join us at Obsidian Brewery in Leander for a meetup with adults 18 and over. Come meet new friends and enjoy great food and drinks this Saturday, March 8th at 5 PM. 

March 15: LGBTQ+ YOUTH and Ally Meetup

On the 3rd Saturday of every month, join us at 2:00 PM at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church in Cedar Park. Our youth engage in fun activities and conversation to build social-emotional well-being and a sense of belonging. 

Our allies also meet here, same time, same place! This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people that may, or may not, have a close tie to the community. Showing up as an ally is incredibly important, especially now. Help us create safer, more inclusive environments and be great role models as we encourage others to speak up to support LGBTQIA+ friends and family.

March 16: Drag Brunch at Spare Birdie

Join us for Drag Brunch at Spare Birdie every 3rd Sunday of the month, where our fabulous drag queens serve up an unforgettable experience. Savor delectable cuisine from 12 PM, followed by an exciting show at 1 PM! Get tickets before they sell out!

March 20: Queer Craft Night

Bring your own craft and meet up with friends from Cedar Park and Leander Pride on Thursday, March 20th. We’ll be at 5th Element Brewing in Leander at 6:30 PM. 

March 29: Community Carnival

Make sure you have your schedule set to join us at the Cedar Park and Leander Pride Community Carnival March 29th! Save the date and grab your free tickets today! 

About Us

Cedar Park Pride and Leander Pride are volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit charities. We work together to foster visibility, joy, and inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ residents, allies, and community members. 

Please follow us on social media for updates. @cedarparkpride and @leanderpride