Know Before You Go – 2022 Business of Pride Gala

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday at our 25th Anniversary Business of Pride Gala

The Business of Pride Gala is a labor of love for us here at the chamber. We LOVE seeing all of you stepping out and serving glam to support Austin’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ+ businesses. Come celebrate Austin’s LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.

Take a look at the info below on arrival times, parking, etc. 

Doors open at 6:00PM and the program starts at 7:00PM! The event is in the Austin Grand Ballroom on the 6th Floor at the Hilton Austin (500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701)

Phone number: Please make sure your phone number is on your account to participate in programming during the event. There is no physical ticket for this event. All ticketing is done through GiveSmart and SMS. Table numbers will be sent via text. In case of emergency, text will also be the main form of communication. If you need assistance, please contact your table captain.  

Don’t worry, your phone number will only be used for this event and not for future marketing.

Attire: Formal gala attire. Silver is encouraged.

Parking: For self-parking, the Hilton parking garage entrance is located at 5th & Red River St. For Valet parking, go to the entrance at 5th & Neches St. (parking is not included in ticket prices or tables) As always, ride sharing is recommended but there is plenty of paid parking in the garage.

Seating/Tickets: If you purchased a table and have not assigned your seating please do so ASAP. Each person with an assigned seat can register themselves and skip the line upon arrival using their cell phone. Once you are checked in via the link in the “Welcome Austin LGBT Chamber!” text message, click “My Info” tab for your table number.

Dinner: *All menu items are gluten & nut-free.

Starter Salad – Texas Farm Harvest Salad (Vegetarian, Vegan)
Baby Spinach, Curly Endive, Maple-Roasted Squash, Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Carrots & Cherry Tomatoes with a Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
Entree – Oven-Roasted Airline Chicken Breast – Herb-Roasted Airline Chicken Breast, Sweet Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus, Vine Tomato Confit, Marsala Chicken Demi

Stuffed Acorn Squash (Vegan/Vegetarian Option) – Sweet Pea & Lemon Couscous, Blistered Tomatoes, Charred Broccolini, Warm Citrus Vinaigrette

Dessert – Double Chocolate Mousse OR New York Cheesecake 

Vegan Option: If you require a Vegan meal please fill out this Google form by FRIDAY at NOON and check in at the Registration Table for your menu card. 

Security: We will have 2 uniformed APD officers at the Gala. 

The after-party will immediately follow the gala.