Model and trans activist Jessica Zyrie in the 2018 Houston Pride parade.
Photos by Danielle Benoit
On June 23, 2018, over 700,000 attendees gathered in Downtown, Houston for the city’s 40th annual LGBT Pride Celebration. Spectrum South passed out swag, snapped photos, and spread our mission at the celebration’s festival before heading to the always colorful nighttime parade. Check out our photo recap of the full celebration below. Happy Pride!
Danielle Benoit left her home in Katy, TX as a teenager to search for a place in Denton’s queer community. She received her B.A. in Radio, Television & Film from the University of North Texas. She now lives in Houston, where she is active in the city's queer community. Representation in the media is something that she is very passionate about. She aspires to create images and stories that queer people can identify with.
