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After Typhoon Texas Pulls Out, Katy Pride Moves Festival to Bear Creek Rodeo Arena

Organizers say no credible threats existed, contradicting the park's safety rationale.

A guest walks among the booths with Pride flags in his hat during the inaugural Katy Pride Fest held at First Christ Church Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 in Katy, TX.
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Typhoon Texas' Typhoon Jr. attractions

Overview

  • Typhoon Texas canceled the hosting agreement less than 72 hours before the event, citing guest and staff safety after reported threats by callers and visitors.
  • Organizers said no credible threats were identified, noted their April contract with the park, and confirmed they have received a refund.
  • The festival will now run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bear Creek Rodeo Arena on Highway 6 in Houston with free admission, secured with help from Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.
  • Thursday’s kickoff has been relocated to First Christian Church Katy for 6:30 p.m., with $25 tickets available online.
  • The park did not report the threats to law enforcement according to KHOU, as conservative Katy ISD figures urged opposition and one group planned a peaceful, lawful protest.