Texas Suburb Revokes Permit for Pride Event Despite Previous Approval

Southlake, Texas, denies permit for Pride Kel-So festival despite 2025 approval. Organizers claim discrimination.

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Southlake, Texas — The Southlake City Council has denied a permit for the Pride Kel-So festival, which was previously approved last year, according to local reports.

The decision came after the city council voted unanimously to reject the request for an October event, despite the same group receiving a permit in 2025. Only two individuals spoke during the meeting, with one supporting the event and another opposing it, but no council members asked questions or offered commentary.

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Organizers expressed confusion over the reversal, with co-founder April Dreyson stating she found the decision baffling, especially since the event was approved the previous year. She suggested the denial may be rooted in discrimination, while the church’s leadership remains supportive of hosting the festival again this year.

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