Odessa, TX, September 27, 2025 – PFLAG Midland-Odessa is proud to announce the 6th Annual Basin Pride Festival, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, community, and allyship. This year’s festival, themed “Masquerade: Unmasking Your Truth,” will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Ector County Coliseum, Barn G.
While Pride Month is traditionally celebrated in June, Basin Pride, PFLAG Midland-Odessa, and their sister organization Out in West Texas believe that pride is timeless. This free, family-friendly event is designed to uplift, educate, and unite the Midland-Odessa community through a day of live performances, local vendors, community resources, and joyful celebration.
“Many of us felt like we were wearing a mask our whole lives.” said Adriana Aguilar, Chair of Basin Pride. “In a time when LGBTQ+ rights and visibility are more important than ever, we’re creating a space where everyone can feel seen, supported, and celebrated. The ‘Masquerade’ theme reminds us that authenticity is our greatest strength.”
Basin Pride, a grassroots collective, has organized this festival for six years, and PFLAG Midland-Odessa is honored to present the event to ensure its alignment with nonprofit values and community impact.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Ector County Coliseum, Barn G
Admission: Free and open to the public
About PFLAG Midland-Odessa:
PFLAG Midland-Odessa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Through community events, resources, and outreach, PFLAG Midland-Odessa fosters a more inclusive and affirming Permian Basin.
About Basin Pride:
Basin Pride is a volunteer-led collective that organizes annual Pride celebrations in the Midland-Odessa area, promoting visibility, unity, and joy within the LGBTQ+ community.
About Out in West Texas:
Out in West Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational seminars, training, and resources for and about transgender and gender-expansive folks in the Permian Basin. They focus on educating the general public, and fostering safe environments for trans people to thrive.
Media Contact:
For interviews, photos, or additional information, please contact:
Adriana Aguilar / Basin Pride Chair
basinpridevents@gmail.com
Alexander Ermels / PFLAG Midland-Odessa President
pflagmidlandodessatexas@gmail.com
Matilda Mann-Morales / Out in West Texas President
president@oiwt.org
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