Rebecca Carr, left, and Reagan Rios dance together to “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” performed by Kameron Ross on stage at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Chris Torres
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The scorching Texas heat didn’t stop thousands of people from gathering at the Levitt Pavilion for Arlington Pride 2024.
Cassandra Marquez waves a Pride flag saying “Born This Way” while dancing to a performance from Kameron Ross on stage at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
The fourth installment of Arlington Pride was full of music, dancing, special guests, and local vendors for the attendees to enjoy and embrace LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion.
Arlington Councilmember Barbara Odom-Wesley of District 8 presents a Certificate of Recognition for Arlington Pride on stage at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
The event celebrates LGBTQ+ people and their contributions to Arlington’s community and culture. Arlington Councilmember Barbara Odom-Wesley of District 8 was a special guest and presented a Certificate of Recognition on stage. Multiple artists performed including local Tarrant County Drag Artists from Halo’s Bar & Grill, Club Reflection and 1851 Club.
Other artists included Kameron Ross, JuJuBee, DJ Al Farb and the grand finale featured Dixon Dallas and Betty Who.
Rebecca Carr, left, and Reagan Rios dance together to “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” performed by Kameron Ross on stage at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Christian Pitts takes a break from the sun under the cooling mist area at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Partners Aaron Keller, left, and Chet Atkins dance together to the music being performed on stage at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Abigail Reyes and Cassandra Marquez greet friends during a performance from Kameron Ross at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Brent Gobert wears his homemade headdress at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Brent Gibert shows off his outfit at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Recording artist JuJuBee performs on stage for the crowd gathered at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Mallory Pradhan wears pride stickers on her face for the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Partners Shellie Smalley and Megan Truesdell share a moment together under the cooling tent area at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres
Cassandra Marquez blows bubbles while celebrating at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Xander Pitts walks back to his set up near the stage to view the performances for the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Recording artist Kameron Ross performs on stage with a shirt saying “Don’t Mess with Trans Kids” at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Event attendees rest in the shade away from the heat next to a Pride sign saying “Y’all Means All” at the Arlington Pride event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
