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Cedar Springs Road during Pride in Dallas

Oak Lawn · Cedar Springs · Dallas

This is the Strip.

Oak Lawn is the historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Dallas, anchored by Cedar Springs Road, the Strip. Here is how to get here, what to expect, and where to stay within walking distance of the parade route.

Getting to the Strip

DART · Bus · Trolley · Bike

DART Light Rail

Red, Blue, and Orange lines all stop at Cityplace/Uptown Station, one short walk or M-Line trolley ride from Cedar Springs. Saint Paul Station in Downtown is a second option.

DART Bus

Route 110 runs along Oak Lawn Avenue, and routes along Cedar Springs connect the Strip to Downtown and Uptown. Check DART GoPass for current schedules on parade day.

M-Line Trolley

Free heritage trolley running through Uptown to the edge of Oak Lawn. The cheapest (free!) way to connect hotels in Uptown and Downtown to the Strip.

From the Airports

From DFW: DART Orange Line to Cityplace/Uptown. From Dallas Love Field: 15-minute ride-share, or DART Bus 524 transfer to the Green Line.

Parking on Parade Day

Cedar Springs Blvd and adjacent streets close for the parade. Plan to park at Cityplace, in Uptown, or a DART Park & Ride, and walk or trolley in. Road closure maps post a week before Pride Week.

Bike & Scooter

BCycle stations throughout Uptown and Oak Lawn. Lime and Bird e-scooters all along Cedar Springs. Free bike parking in designated lots during parade day.

Hotels Near the Strip

Walking distance to Cedar Springs

Pride in Dallas does not yet have official hotel partners or negotiated community rates. The hotels below are well-known, long-standing properties in and near Oak Lawn that many Pride visitors have used in the past. These are suggestions, not endorsements, verify rates, availability, and policies directly with each hotel before booking.

Historic Boutique

Warwick Melrose Hotel

In Oak Lawn · Walking distance

Classic 1920s boutique hotel directly on Oak Lawn Avenue. The most historically LGBTQ+-friendly hotel in the neighborhood, and the closest to Cedar Springs you can book.

3015 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX

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Historic Luxury

Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh

Uptown / Oak Lawn border · ~10 min walk

Iconic 1923 hotel on Maple Avenue between Uptown and Oak Lawn. Renovated historic architecture, on the Marriott booking platform. Walkable to Cedar Springs or an easy 5-minute trolley ride.

2927 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX

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Boutique / Trendy

Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Uptown · M-Line trolley to Strip

Vibrant boutique hotel in Uptown with a pool, restaurant, and spa. The M-Line trolley stops nearby and runs to the edge of Oak Lawn. Popular with visitors who want nightlife walking distance.

2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX

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Luxury

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek · 5 min drive to Strip

One of Dallas' most iconic luxury hotels. Historic early-20th-century mansion on Turtle Creek, 5-star service, fine dining, and a quiet leafy setting, a short ride-share from Cedar Springs.

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX

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Looking for budget options, hostels, or extended stays? Search by area, "Uptown Dallas", "Oak Lawn", or "Cedar Springs", on your preferred booking platform. As Pride in Dallas establishes official hotel partnerships, community rate blocks and a wider list will be posted here.

Accessibility at Pride

Access is not an afterthought

ASL Interpretation

Certified ASL interpreters at the Main Stage and on the parade reviewing stand.

Sensory-Friendly Hours

The first two hours of the festival are designated sensory-friendly, reduced volume and calmer crowds.

Accessible Viewing

Reserved mobility-accessible viewing sections with shaded seating along the parade route.

Quiet Zones

Designated calm spaces with water, seating, and trained volunteer attendants.

Service Animals

Welcome at all events, with shaded rest areas and water bowls available.

Need Something Else?

Email hello@prideindallas.org two weeks ahead and our access team will work with you.

Know Your Rights

Pride is a protest too.

Pride is a celebration, but it is also a protest — and in Texas, that distinction matters. Know your rights before you march:

  • You have the right to assemble peacefully. Parade permits are secured for every Pride in Dallas event. Your right to be on the route, in the festival, and along the sidewalks is protected by the First Amendment.
  • If you are harassed or witness harassment, find a volunteer wearing a Pride in Dallas vest. We have a trained safety team on site at every event.
  • Know your legal support options — Lambda Legal, Equality Texas, and the ACLU of Texas all have resources for LGBTQ+ Texans.
  • Crisis lines — The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386), Trans Lifeline (1-877-565-8860) for 24/7 hotlines including The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and the 988 LGBTQ+ line.
  • Parking & road closures — Cedar Springs Blvd and surrounding streets close for the parade. Check our Events page for updated closure maps a week before the event.

Questions about visiting Dallas for Pride? Email us at hello@prideindallas.org.