Houston is bidding to host the International LGBTQ WorldPride Celebration in 2023. WorldPride was first held in Rome in 2000 and has since been hosted by cities including London, Toronto and Madrid. The 2019 WorldPride was held in New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Copenhagen will host the biennial event in 2021.

Pride Houston President and CEO Lorin Roberts announced Wednesday that Houston has entered the bid to host WorldPride in 2023. “The motion got passed that we are on the ballot to present our bid to the WorldPride delegation in October in Athens. If we win this bid, Houston will be hosting the WorldPride 2023,” Roberts said.

Houston is bidding against Sydney, Australia and Montreal, Canada for…

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Model homes are now open in Parkland Village’s custom-home neighborhood, Sheldon Lake. The first section of this private gated neighborhood features custom homes on half-acre lots – the largest homesites available in the community.

As the name suggests, many lots in Sheldon Lake offer lakefront living so homeowners can incorporate views of the water when designing the floor plan in their custom home.

Selecting and collaborating with a builder to create a home that incorporates the latest trends while reflecting your tastes has been made easier in Sheldon Lake. Clients can choose between two custom builders: Partners in Building works to create a one-of-a-kind home, based on budget, or Fedrick, Harris Estate Homes, the premier division of Newmark…

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Fourth of July Parade

Wake up early on July 4th, put on your red, white, blue and get a prime viewing spot for the exciting South County Fourth of July Parade. The 1.3-mile parade begins and ends at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. The parade begins at 9 a.m., with marching bands, fire engines, clowns, horses and floats. A tent will be set up in front of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for senior citizens and the physically challenged to obtain relief from the summer heat. Roads in and near the route will be closed during the parade.

Splash Day

Cool off on the Fourth of July at one of the Township's community pools! The lifeguards at each pool will select a special theme and provide free activities and refreshments while supplies…

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