Since then, several of the smaller communities around Austin have started hosting their own pride events and we did not want to to detract from these events. When we started the Big Gay River Float in 2016, it was meant as a kickoff to Pride Season since Austin’s pride events didn’t happen until later in the summer.
Why did the float move from June to July?
In the event that we cancel, we will announce a new date and you will have the option of having your ticket transferred to the new date or requesting a full refund. Oilcan Harry’s throws a party every night of the week, whether it’s karaoke, drag king or queen shows. In some cases, we may choose to delay the start of the float to avoid downpours from passing thunderstorms. Austin’s oldest gay bar is by no means over the hill. This can also include if there are heavy rains the days before the float that can lead unsafe floating conditions - heavy runoff and debris in the water. We will only cancel the float if our outfitter deems it unsafe. Guests who need to cancel within the 72 hour of the float start time will received a credit for any of their upcoming events.Īlternatively, name changes are always permitted. If you can’t make it, reply to your confirmation email from Austin Tour Company at least 72 hours before the float start time to request a refund. Floaters checking in at the drop-in point will be able to bag check at registration.įloaters who purchase the VIP Package have the option of leaving their belongings on the bus. Get ready to meet more Black gay men in Austin than any other website, Black Gay is a complimentary service that introduces you to Ebony gay men that live. If you purchase the Full Package w/bus – Austin-San Marcos or Float Only Package – No Bus, you will have the option for bag check when you arrive at the drop-in point.įloaters coming in on the buses will have their bags checked by their bus captains when they disembark. Dogs are allowed for those that meet us down at the drop-in point and as long as they are friendly and leashed. Pets are not allowed on any of the buses. This means any attendees under 21 and those attendees who would like to bring their children, will need to select the “Float Only Package – No Bus” package and provide their own transportation to the float. The float this year will be all ages, BUT the buses from downtown Austin are strictly 21+ only.
Online sales for those arriving on their own who want to purchase the “Float Only Package – No Bus” will close when onsite registration closes at 4:35 PM. Ticket sales for the bus packages will stay online until the last bus leaves or the spots sell out.
What is the cutoff for online ticket sales? NOTE: Float time will vary depending on the speed of the river which will vary depending on recent rains. The full trip will total approximately 5 – 5 1/2 hours. “Just because the building isn’t 150 years old, that doesn’t mean that it should be torn down.The float is 2 1/4 miles and lasts about 3 – 3 1/2 hours. “I really am proud of everyone that’s gonna show up today, because it’s not over and it could change people’s minds,” Hall said. Hall calls the construction of another luxury apartment building in downtown Austin “absurd”, and said that the majority of such buildings are not fully occupied.
“They’ll just come for Red River next, and develop that to hell and back, they’ll just keep tearing out our places.” “Even if you don’t win this battle, you want the receipts that you did everything you could to win, because this is just going to greenlight developers to keep doing this stuff,” Hall said. More are expected to speak at tonight’s meeting.Īlex Hall, who recently moved from Austin after living in the city for two years, set up a website to help people register to speak at tonight’s meeting, as well as send in their 4th St. The Historic Landmark Commission’s meeting agenda page lists 327 submitted public comments that oppose the demolition.
PHOTO: New rendering shows plan for 4th Street apartment tower