Thank you for a beautiful afternoon of Pride in McKinney, created for our community, by our community.
Happy Pride Month, McKinney! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We may be quiet for a bit as we take some time to rest, but we could not do that before saying thank you to everyone who helped make the 2025 McKinney Pride Fair and Festival a success.
To our fellow LGBTQIA2S+ identifying folks of McKinney (and beyond), we were honored to get to create a space for us, by us, held in our city, where we could be our truest, most authentic selves. Thank you for showing up and being a part of this wonderful afternoon!
To our small group of volunteers, we could not have done this without your help and will be forever grateful for the ways you stepped up day-of to help make this event run as smoothly as possible.
To our performers, Paris and JT, and DJ Rudeboy, your energy was contagious and elevated the vibes to a whole other level.
To our vendors and Pride Partner stores, your registrations were the only reason we had the funds to make this event happen, as we started with a budget of $0. Your patience, support, and encouragement helped us through the tougher moments.
We look forward to hopefully facilitating some small-scale activities throughout the year, outside of the annual festival—we’ll keep you posted!
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As of 9 a.m. the 2025 McKinney Pride Fair and Festival is still on for Sunday, June 1 from 1-4 p.m. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through Downtown McKinney by noon. We will update this notice here and on social media if this changes.
Sunday, June 1 from 1-4 p.m.
Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park
What to Expect
- 50+ queer-affirming vendors from in and around McKinney (including local artisans and makers, nonprofits, health and wellness services, and businesses!)
- On-site voter registration
- Free stickers, buttons, bracelets, and trinkets
- Balloon animals by Gary Nance
- Enter to win the Pride Partners giveaway by filling up a stamp card
- Drag performances by Paris Nicole Davenport and JT Davenport
- DJ set with music from LGBTQIA2S+ artists
The McKinney Pride Fair and Festival is family friendly, pet friendly, and free to attend! Please help us keep the park clean by not littering or leaving other messes.
It will be hot outside: don’t forget to wear sunscreen and bring your own water bottle and snacks! There will not be any food or beverage sales.
Check out the rest of this page for location, restroom, and parking information, plus a vendor list and map. We’ll continue to add more leading up to the festival.
Vendors & Resources
Put your money back into your community: shop art, jewelry, stickers, merch, handmade goods, and more from 40+ local vendors who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or are community allies. Plus, learn about queer-affirming businesses, organizations, and safe spaces located in and around McKinney!
A limited amount of McKinney Pride shirts will be available to purchase from Personalized Touch, with 20% of proceeds from all purchases going back to McKinney Pride.
We have reached capacity for vendor registrations – check out the list of vendors below.
McKinney Area Democratic Club
The McKinney Area Democratic Club is a local grassroots organization dedicated to advancing progressive values, social justice, and equality in McKinney and across Collin County.
We actively engage the community through voter education, advocacy, and partnerships to promote inclusive policies that uplift marginalized voices, including the LGBTQ+ community. Our mission is to build a more equitable, compassionate, and vibrant future for all residents.
Collin County Democratic Party
The mission of the Collin County Democratic Party is to elect more Democrats. Our purpose is supporting the community, educating and registering voters, and getting out the democratic vote.
We strive to be a pillar in the Collin County community which stands as a place to support voters and allow a more inclusive place for everyone.
Check out the Pride Partners Giveaway section below for information about LGBTQIA2S+ affirming shops in Downtown McKinney that we have partnered with for a giveaway on June 1.
| Category | Vendor | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Business/Organization | Better Pockets Financial | Financial planning services | |
| Local Business/Organization | Braycations – Sam Bray with Key to the World Travel | LGBTQ+ affirming travel advisor | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Brenda’s Baubles and Beads | Funky pop culture earrings | |
| Health & Wellness | Callie Clinic | LGBTQ+ affirming STI/HIV prevention and awareness, primary care and family planning brochures, and Pride merchandise | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Candy Artworks | Paintings and prints, epoxy resin jewelry, home decor, and more | |
| LGBTQIA2S+ Group | Collin County Stonewall Democrats | Political action committee for LGBTQ+ rights | |
| Faith-Based | Community UU Church | LGBTQ+ affirming church | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Craft Fox Boutique | Fragrance products | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Crafty Rosy Designs | Handmade greeting cards, stationery, crochet plushies, and gifts | |
| Local Business/Organization | Cumberland Youth & Family Services | LGBTQ+ affirming nonprofit offering support for youth in foster care, young adults, aging out of foster care, and single-parent families | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Cute Crochet by Chan | Everything crochet: stuffed animals, toys, apparel, home decor, and accessories | |
| Local Business/Organization | Dallas Hope Charities | LGBTQ+ affirming nonprofit housing, basic need, and community education organization | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Deborah’s Creations | Crochet, crochet berets, bandanas, and bucket hats | |
| Health & Wellness | Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions | LGBTQ+ affirming egg donation and surrogacy planning services | |
| LGBTQIA2S+ Group | Equality Texas | Free resources, buttons, and stickers for the LBGTQ+ community and allies | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Fate Skincare | Organic skincare products | |
| Faith-Based | First United Methodist Church McKinney | LGBTQ+ affirming church | |
| LGBTQIA2S+ Group | Free Mom Hugs | Providing support, encouragement, and hugs to the LGBTQ+ community | |
| Political | Frisco Democratic Club | Political action committee (PAC) offering voter registration and social engagements | |
| LGBTQIA2S+ Group | Gay for Good DFW | LGBTQ+ volunteer organization | |
| Local Business/Organization | Gary Nance Balloon Animals, Keller Williams Realty McKinney & Sandlot Notary Services | Making balloon animals and offering information about real estate and notarization services | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Ginger Paws Crochet | Crochet artist specializing in Pride items | |
| Faith-Based | Grace House Community Church | LGBTQ+ affirming church | |
| LGBTQIA2S+ Group | Grayson Pride | Pride organization in Grayson County | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Handmade Sisters | Bows, jewelry, freshies, cups, t-shirts, custom-made orders, and money bows | |
| Political | HeadCount | Non-partisan voter registration | |
| Local Business/Organization | Home Selling Hubbies | Realtor husbands | |
| Political | Jordan Wheatley Campaign | Education and marketing for Jordan Wheatley for U.S. Congress, District 3 | |
| Local Business/Organization | Kindom Community & Camp | LGBTQ+ affirming youth camp | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Kiwi Sugar Designs | Handmade jewelry, keychains, pens, stickers, and car charms | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Lily’s Handmade | Handmade jewelry, keychains, bookmarks, plant holders, and more | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Lucy’s Uniques | Handmade jewelry, hats, crochet, and resin accessories | |
| Political | McKinney Area Democratic Club | Grassroots organization dedicated to advancing progressive values, social justice, and equality in McKinney and across Collin County | |
| Local Business/Organization | McKinney Inclusion Council | A program of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce that amplifies diverse voices to drive equitable and inclusive business outcomes across the region | |
| Local Business/Organization | Morgan Darling Law | LGBTQ+ owned law firm | |
| Local Business/Organization | New York Life | LGBTQ+ affirming financial planning and life insurance | |
| Faith-Based | Open Hearts with Trinity Presbyterian Church | Support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allied loved ones; LGBTQ+ affirming church | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Pascal Rose Studio | Arts and craft DIY kits, decor, handmade jewelry, and various accessories and knick-knacks | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Real Design Co. | Handmade stickers and 3D prints | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Rovive Bath & Body Essentails | Handmade skin care | |
| Health & Wellness | Sharp Wellness | LGBTQ+ affirming counseling and coaching practice | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Stay Fruity | Pre-packaged fruit, stickers, and art | |
| Artisan/Boutique | Sweet Cheeky Co. | Handmade car fresheners, beaded pet collars, 3D items, and shoe charms | |
| Artisan/Boutique | The Leaf & Loft | Plants and 3D printed pots, ceramic, and terracota pots by LGBTQ+ makers | |
| Local Business/Organization | Watson Brand & Marketing | Marketing and branding agency | |
| Local Business/Organization | World Toys & Imports | LGBTQ+ retail specialist | |
| Local Business/Organization | Young Actors Guild | LGBTQ+ affirming youth-led theatre organization |
Pride Partners Giveaway
Win a package of McKinney Pride merch and other cool gay stuff from LGBTQIA2S+ affirming shops in Downtown McKinney!
How to enter the Pride Partners on the Square giveaway:
- Pick up a free stamp card from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025, either at the McKinney Pride Fair and Festival or at a Pride Partner store listed below.
- Visit and get a stamp on your card from each Pride Partner store.
- Text the number on your card to enter the Pride Partners giveaway.
- Use your fully stamped card to get 10% off your in-store purchase at Pride Partner stores, only on June 1!
No purchase is required, but we would love for you to support these queer-affirming small businesses that have partnered with McKinney Pride this year.
Below is a map of the 2025 McKinney Pride Partners on the Square stores (also available in Google Maps).
What are Pride Partners?
2025 McKinney Pride Partners on the Square are queer-affirming businesses in Historic Downtown McKinney. Visit them the day of the festival for the stamp card giveaway!
In order to be named a Pride Partner on the Square, these stores have been identified as meeting the following qualifications:
- Employ members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and uphold nondiscriminatory, inclusive hiring practices.
- Offer products and services that are made by and/or for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
- Welcome the use of gender expansive pronouns and expression among staff and customers.
- Do not allow the presence of discriminatory language or behavior, microaggressions, or invalidation of queer identities in their place of business.
Location, Restrooms & Parking
The 2025 McKinney Pride Fair and Festival will be held at Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, located on the west side of the Historic Downtown McKinney Square at 300 W. Louisiana St.
Accessible restrooms, water fountains, and an ATM are available in the McKinney Performing Arts Center, located at 111 N. Tennessee St.
We recommend parking in one of the many free parking lots or parking garages downtown. You can find more information using the map linked above.
Kick off Pride Month at the 2025 McKinney Pride Fair and Festival on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, located in Historic Downtown McKinney at 300 W. Louisiana St. Learn about queer-affirming businesses and safe spaces in and around McKinney. Put your money back into your community: shop art, jewelry, merch, and more from local creators who are LGBTQIA2S+ or allies. More details to come!
Vendor registration is now open and if you’d like to help out, you can sign up to volunteer – use the links below to learn more.