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We’d love for you to join Rainbow Connections ATX, AGE of Central Texas, and the Alzheimer’s Association for our 4th year marching together in the Austin PRIDE Parade as we celebrate the Central Texas Legends of PRIDE!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
* Please plan for approximately 5:00–9:00 PM
(Exact arrival time and location details will be shared closer to the event.)

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Whether you’re: A proud member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, an ally,  A “Legend admirer”, Or a true Legend of PRIDE yourself
—we’d love to celebrate with you!
Who is a “Legend of PRIDE”?
LGBTQIA2S+, Age 60+,Living in Central Texas

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This year, AGE of Central Texas is providing an accessible, air-conditioned bus for our Legends and anyone who may need seating or mobility support during the parade. Participants are welcome to walk with signs of love and encouragement, and hand out festive PRIDE items along the route however they cannot advertise.
To participate, every person (including volunteers) must complete a waiver by August 14.

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Sign up here: CLICK HERE TO JOIN PARADE!
Route details and meeting times are given out to those who register the week before the parade.

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We are in full swing planning and organizing for the Austin Pride Parade that happens on Saturday August 22nd. During this Legends of Pride moment in the event, we celebrate and elevate our LGBTQ+ older adults age 60+.  

The link to the sign-up genius form is below and outlines the various roles. There are two-hour shifts, but you are welcome to stay and walk with our Legends of Pride group. It’s a really great time!

👉 Sign up here to Volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACAE23A1FCC61-64276226-legends#/

Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor the generations who paved the way.

Questions? Reach out anytime to me or World Famous *BOB*! [email protected]

See you in August! 🌈

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The 3rd Wednesday of June, July, August join RCATX for an all-ages 18-110 Queer Walk (Summer Nights)

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We’ll meet near the restrooms in the parking lot at Mueller Lake Park at 6:45-7:00 pm and then enjoy a strolling paced walk on the paved trails (light rain or shine).

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The Mueller Lake Park Trail is around 2.6 miles and mostly crushed gravel.

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Come and enjoy the beautiful Spring nights and make some new friends!

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Questions? Email *BOB* at [email protected]

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Join us on Wednesday, August 19th at 10:30am for a special presentation from Austin Public Health's Age-Friendly Austin and the Austin Equity and Inclusion staff.

In 2024, the first-ever Quality of Life Study on Aging was launched to better understand and meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers. Thanks to incredible community support, the study surpassed its initial goal of 384 individuals, successfully engaging with over 1,000 older adults!

During this session, we will share where you can read this study, and others. As well as a high-level update on what we are hearing from the community. We will also discuss how this valuable input is being translated into action through budget recommendations and a draft the 2026-2030 Age Friendly Action Plan. We are excited for you to continue to participate and share your feedback.

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Overview

Get practical tools, expert guidance, and real support to help you care for your loved one—and yourself.

Feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to do next, or just needing a break? You’re not alone.

Join us for a day of support, practical tools, and space to breathe—designed just for caregivers.

💡 Why Attend

✔️ Get practical help you can use right away
Walk away with real-life caregiving tools and strategies

✔️ Plan ahead with confidence
Learn how to prepare—legally, financially, and emotionally

✔️ Take care of yourself, too
Rest, recharge, and reconnect with your own well-being

✔️ Connect with people who understand
Build support with other caregivers and local experts

✔️ Discover helpful resources
Find services that make caregiving more manageable

✔️ Attend with peace of mind
Free on-site respite care available for your loved one

✨ What to Expect

• Three learning tracks to choose from

• Expert-led sessions + hands-on learning

• Resource fair with local support organizations

• A welcoming, supportive community

📘 About the Event

Join us for the 26th Annual Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference, a one-day, in-person event supporting unpaid family caregivers.

This year features three learning tracks:

🔹 Caregiver TLC – Rest and recharge through support and gentle experiences
🔹 Life Care Planning – Plan ahead with clarity and confidence
🔹 Practical Caregiving – Build skills for everyday caregiving

✔️ What’s Included

• Complimentary lunch

• Access to all sessions

• Resource Fair

• Supportive Care Lounge (free respite care provided by AGE of Central Texas for pre-registered guests)

♿ Accessibility

ASL interpretation is available upon request—please register by August 11 and indicate your request.
Attendees may also use their own device to access real-time translation via Wordly (headphones recommended).

Sign up here :

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/striking-a-balance-a-free-conference-for-family-caregivers-tickets-1986445984413?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*

Come see old friends and make new ones!
Once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.

New Policy: ALL attendees will be required to do their introduction on camera with sound. If you'd like to go off camera after that you are welcome to, but we will require vocal participation.

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*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

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World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:

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Zoom Tea Social Link

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Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
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Dial by your location
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Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
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The Shedding Shame workshop is an interactive space to look at the societal and generational roots of the shame that holds us back.

Rainbow Connections ATX (a program of Family Eldercare) Presents:

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Shedding Shame: Finding Safety for Authentic Sexuality and Gender Identity

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Celeste Borealis is a sex educator and experiential intimacy coach specializing in the LGBTQIA+ community, with a focus on gender identity, coming out, late in life queerness, kink, relationship design, healing from chronic pain, and aging.
The Shedding Shame workshop is an interactive space to look at the societal and generational roots of the shame that holds us back, and to learn practical tools for beginning to break free, love ourselves unconditionally, and embody our full self-expression.
Ages 18-110.

RSVP by emailing *BOB* at [email protected]

Rainbow Connections ATX Website: https://www.rainbowconnectionsatx.org/
Celeste's Website: https://borealiscoaching.com/

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Join me in welcoming Campfire Queer Storytime's new Co-Producer & Co-Hostess Anna Nguyen!
Anna and *BOB* will be your hosts each month and we hope you can join us!
Come bask in the glow of our Qmmunity's greatest strength our stories.
Campfire Queer Storytime is a free monthly event where invited guests are given 10-15 minutes each to share a story, read a favorite writer, read their own writing, sing a song or two, lead a ritual, show and tell, share about someone they miss, the only rules are to not use the time to hurt oneself or others.
Adult topics on occasion.
This is an outdoors event.

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If you'd like to be a featured guest at a future Campfire please email *BOB* at:
[email protected]

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ALL LGBTQIA2+Allies welcome!
Thank you to the Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare

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The 2nd Saturday of each month from 11am-Noon on Zoom.
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Robert Arambel, LMSW and Hetty Borinstein, LMSW Volunteer, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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Free to join! The Savvy Caregiver with Pride studies next webinar in the Savvy + Carolina Aging Alliance webinar series.

We will host a conversation led by Dr. Joel Anderson and Dr. Lauren Catlett discussing Dr. Catlett's amazing transgender healthcare resource Transforming Choices and the work that brought it together.
Any questions contact:
**[email protected]**

It will be hosted on Aug. 4th at 3pm EST via Zoom
Register here: CLICK TO REGISTER

*This is not a Rainbow Connections ATX event but we are sharing it knowing that it has value and we have confirmed that the resources can be used in Austin.

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Hosted by World Famous *BOB*

See old friends and make new ones!

We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.

We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

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*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

‍ ‍

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:

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Zoom Tea Social Link

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Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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The 3rd Wednesday of June, July, August join RCATX for an all-ages 18-110 Queer Walk (Summer Nights)

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We’ll meet near the restrooms in the parking lot at Mueller Lake Park at 6:45-7:00 pm and then enjoy a strolling paced walk on the paved trails (light rain or shine).

‍ ‍

The Mueller Lake Park Trail is around 2.6 miles and mostly crushed gravel.

‍ ‍

Come and enjoy the beautiful Spring nights and make some new friends!

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Questions? Email *BOB* at [email protected]

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Details

Free & Open to the Public!
Come by and say hello to Rainbow Connections ATX and listen to some wonderful writing read by some powerful people.

Next Tuesday night (7/14) at ACC Highland Campus from 7:00-8:30 pm, the Creative Writing Department and Arts and Digital Media at Austin Community College present Drag the Ban. The program includes drag performers reading banned literature, and this year's cast is comprised of Alexander the Great, Bobby Pudrido, Selma Bawdy, Sir Beauregard Elliot, Esquire, and Venom. This is the fourth year of the production.
The performance will be held at Highland Campus, Building 2000, at the Amado Peña mural, which is next to the Presentation Hall (Room 1550): free and open to the public.

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Join me in welcoming Campfire Queer Storytime's new Co-Producer & Co-Hostess Anna Nguyen!
Anna and *BOB* will be your hosts each month and we hope you can join us!
Come bask in the glow of our Qmmunity's greatest strength our stories.
Campfire Queer Storytime is a free monthly event where invited guests are given 10-15 minutes each to share a story, read a favorite writer, read their own writing, sing a song or two, lead a ritual, show and tell, share about someone they miss, the only rules are to not use the time to hurt oneself or others.
Adult topics on occasion.
This is an outdoors event.

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If you'd like to be a featured guest at a future Campfire please email *BOB* at:
[email protected]

‍ ‍

ALL LGBTQIA2+Allies welcome!

Thank you to the Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare

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The 2nd Saturday of each month from 11am-Noon on Zoom.
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Robert Arambel, LMSW and Hetty Borinstein, LMSW Volunteer, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

Come by Taylor's 6th Annual PRIDE Celebration and say hello to
Rainbow Connections ATX!

The celebration will be in Heritage Square in Taylor, TX.

For more info. visit: CLICK HERE

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Festival is 4-10pm

WHAT TO EXPECT

🎪 A vendor market of 30 local artists and makers curated by Future Front Texas
✂️ Rainbow Ribbon Cutting with the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
🌳 Park features like the Splashpad, Treehouse, Pease in Pease Mosaic, and Natureplay
🌈 Info booths featuring organizations that support Austin’s LGBTQIA+ community
🔊 DJ Sets by Future Front resident artists
🎤 Sing-Along led by UUMC Queer Quire
🎨 All-ages crafts and workshops
🌮 El Mariachi’s Tacos Food Truck
🍧 SnoRide ATX Snobox Truck
☕️ Brother Friend Coffee Cart
💚 Community Weaving Wall
🍹 The Terrace Tavern Bar
🎸 Live music

The 14th Annual HIV & Aging Conference returns on Friday, June 26, 2026 – at the Thompson Conference Center in at the University of Texas in Austin, TX,

with the theme “Navigating Care & Amplifying Quality of Life” 

Again, this year, 6 hours of Ethics CEUs for SW, LPC, LMFT, or LCDC will be provided FREE.

We are bringing an outstanding roster of speakers to Central Texas for this year’s event.

Registration includes all presentations, lunch, on-site parking, and the Resource & Information Fair – and the option to attend in-person or live online.

Purchase & Register Here:  TICKETS HERE

Pride For All is a FREE daytime celebration built for community—games, crafts, performances, and space to just hang out. Come through with friends, family, or whoever you show up as.

Stop by and say hello to Rainbow Connections ATX ~ we'd LOVE to see you!

We'll have a fun activity for the kiddos too!

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More Info: CLICK HERE

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RCATX & Austin Clubhouse partner up for their first PRIDE BINGO Party!

‍Free! Open to all LGBTQIA2+ Allies 18 and over.

‍Thursday June 18th 6pm-8pm *dinner at 5pm

‍Hosted by World Famous *BOB* & Kitty Von Quim.

‍*Wear your favorite color & express yourself in our Rainbow Runway show!

*60 minutes of BINGO= 10 prizes!

*Mini dance party after!

‍The Austin Clubhouse Thursday night dinner starts at 5pm.

To reserve your free dinner at the Clubhouse please email [email protected]. 

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RCATX will be tabling at this event!

Mark your calendar for Travis County’s 37th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

It’ll be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. underneath the parking garage at 800 Lavaca St.

Everyone, including Travis County employees and the general public, is invited!

Please bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and the celebration of freedom.

The event will have:

• Food vendors

• Informational booths

• Music

This year’s theme is “Unity and Freedom.”

The 3rd Wednesday of June, July, August join RCATX for an all-ages 18-110 Queer Walk (Summer Nights)

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We’ll meet near the restrooms in the parking lot at Mueller Lake Park at 6:45-7:00 pm and then enjoy a strolling paced walk on the paved trails (light rain or shine).

‍ ‍

The Mueller Lake Park Trail is around 2.6 miles and mostly crushed gravel.

‍ ‍

Come and enjoy the beautiful Spring nights and make some new friends!

‍ ‍

Questions? Email *BOB* at [email protected]

‍ ‍

Join me in welcoming Campfire Queer Storytime's new Co-Producer & Co-Hostess Anna Nguyen!
Anna and *BOB* will be your hosts each month and we hope you can join us!
Come bask in the glow of our Qmmunity's greatest strength our stories.
Campfire Queer Storytime is a free monthly event where invited guests are given 10-15 minutes each to share a story, read a favorite writer, read their own writing, sing a song or two, lead a ritual, show and tell, share about someone they miss, the only rules are to not use the time to hurt oneself or others.
Adult topics on occasion.
This is an outdoors event.

‍ ‍

If you'd like to be a featured guest at a future Campfire please email *BOB* at:
[email protected]

‍ ‍

ALL LGBTQIA2+Allies welcome!
Thank you to the Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare

‍ ‍

The 2nd Saturday of each month from 11am-Noon on Zoom.
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Robert Arambel, LMSW and Hetty Borinstein, LMSW Volunteer, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*

See old friends and make new ones!

We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.

We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

‍ ‍

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

‍ ‍

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:

‍ ‍

Zoom Tea Social Link

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Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay
is a powerful memoir exploring her relationship with food, body image, and trauma, particularly following a childhood sexual assault that led to weight gain as a coping mechanism for protection and comfort. The book candidly discusses the psychological and emotional struggles of living in a large body in a culture obsessed with appearance, examining themes of self-care, desire, and the journey toward self-acceptance, rather than a simple weight-loss narrative.

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Please have finished the book and arrive with a note or two for discussion.

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ZOOM link of Spring Queer Book Club Tea Social will be given to those registered.
*(it will be over Zoom - BYOT ~ Bring Your Own Tea!)
Please email me at [[email protected]] to register.

Copies both in e-book and audiobooks can be borrowed from the Austin Public Library. If you are unable to use e-books or audio and cannot buy your own print book email [[email protected]] and one will be provided for you.
Discussion will be led by Kitty Von Quim.

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 RCATX will be tabling at this PRIDE event!

Hosted by Travis County Judge Andy Brown, the ceremony celebrates Pride Month by raising the Progress Pride Flag to promote local inclusion, visibility, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The community event features guest speakers, LGBTQ+ leaders, artists, vendors, and local advocates.

You’re invited!

Please join us for the FIFTH annual Round Rock Pride Festival, a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity!

Best of Round Rock 2025: Best Annual Event and Best Outdoor Festival/Event.

We will feature live entertainment, food, vendors, and community booths showcasing the spirit of equality.

Come together with friends, family, and allies to celebrate love, acceptance, and community. Don't miss this opportunity to embrace unity and show your support for LGBTQ+ rights in Round Rock!

» No tickets needed!
» Downtown Round Rock has four free parking garages all within a 7 minute walk of the plaza in addition to free street parking.

Come visit RCATX at the 2026 A Day of Hope Caregiver Conference. We will be joining Capital Area Parkinson’s Society and the Alzheimer’s Association for this impactful event that brings together caregivers, professionals and community members to share resources, education and support those caring for individuals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

We know how demanding caregiving can be, this conference is a chance to get some support and tools just for your needs. Learn from expert- led sessions and connect with others who are sharing a similar journey.

Sign up for the A Day of Hope Caregiver Conference here!

RCATX will be tabling at this PRIDE event!

Hourly musical performances by Artist Miguel St. Michael, TRVR?, and McKenna Michels, Artist pop-up showcase, Community Partners tabling, Specialty cocktails, Food by The King’s Butler and Butlerette.