Sunday, June 1 from 1-4 p.m.
Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park
What to Expect
- 40+ 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
- DJ set with music by LGBTQIA2S+ artists
- McKinney Pride exclusive shirts and more printed on-demand by Personalized Touch
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!
McKinney Pride exclusive shirts, tank tops, crew necks, and more will be printed on-demand by Personalized Touch with 20% of proceeds going back to McKinney Pride.
We will be accepting vendor registrations until we reach capacity! Follow this link to learn more and register.
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.
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.
| 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 | |
| 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 and 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 | |
| Political | Frisco Democratic Club | Political action committee (PAC) offering voter registration and social engagements | |
| Local Business/Organization | Gary Nance Realtor – Keller Williams McKinney and 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 | |
| Artisan/Boutique | itsmyworld vintage | Vintage for every body | |
| Political | Jordan Wheatley Campaign | Education and marketing for Jordan Wheatley for U.S. Congress, District 3 | |
| 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 (MIC) with the McKinney Chamber of Commerce | 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 | |
| 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 & Tinks Treats | 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 VlCo | Handmade car fresheners, beaded pet collars, 3D items, and shoe charms | |
| Artisan/Boutique | The Leaf and Loft | Plants and 3D printed pots, ceramic, and terracota pots by LGBTQ+ makers | |
| Faith-Based | Trinity Presbyterian Church | Support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allied loved ones; LGBTQ+ affirming church | |
| Local Business/Organization | Watson Brand and Marketing | Marketing and branding agency | |
| Local Business/Organization | World Toys and Imports | LGBTQ+ retail specialist | |
| Local Business/Organization | Young Actors Guild | Youth-led theatre organization |
Pride Partners Giveaway
Win a package of McKinney Pride merch and other gay stuff from LGBTQIA2S+ affirming shops in Downtown McKinney! To enter, pick up a stamp card at the 2025 McKinney Pride Fair and Festival and get your card stamped at the participating “Pride Partners on the Square” shops listed above and on the card.
No purchase is required, but getting a stamp can get you 10% off your in-store purchase the day of the festival.
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 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.
Follow Us for Updates!
Join the Facebook EventIf you’re local to McKinney and part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, join us in the members-only McKinney Pride Community group on Facebook.
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.