“Gabby reached out to us via social media, and she had such a compelling story. She said she envisioned something early in the evening so families could bring young children and also somewhere young queer people who don’t get support at home might discover resources and a welcoming community. “I wanted to create something family-friendly,” Mata said. Two years ago, Gabby Mata, a writer, photographer and founder of the blog San Antonio Lovelist, responded to a social media post from Liz Burt, director of Urban Activation + Play at Centro San Antonio, suggesting a Pride event for LGBTQ youth as well as same-sex couples raising children.
Milo Rodriguez dances with friends during the Family Pride Night at Madison Square Park on Tuesday.
