2025 Winter Explosion Sponsors
2024 HHPride Thank You from the Hitters
The inaugural Winter Explosion event is “A Celebration of Self Expression) being held January 17-19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. This initiative is the first of its kind in Houton, Texas to debunk the STIGMA behind Mental Health and Healthcare in the LGBTQIA Community. Over the weekend there will be a Mr. Heavy Hitters Pride pageant to celebrate the Man of Size pageantry competitor, Winter Explosion Ball that Empowers Self Expression with a layered mental health and healthcare message, A one day Stigma Stomp HTX Summit with topics ranging from Mental Health, Holistic Health, Prevention & Treatment Strategies, and ending the weekend with the Largest Plus Sized Heavy Diva Show in the Country.
Heavy Hitters Pride which is located in Houston, Texas celebrates its 10th year and 9th Pride which creates Allowing & Empowering safe non judging spaces for The Urban Man of Size. We invite you along for the amazing journey and MOVEMENT! Heavy Hitters Pride uses its primary mission of inclusion and positive representation for the Urban Man of Size, Admirer and Ally, to gather hundreds of individuals annually in the South West region of the United States. These events attract individuals to celebrate and remember the significance of PRIDE and the importance of continuing the work. Heavy Hitters Pride is a unique 4-day celebration that includes local, regional partners, sponsors and supporters.
OUR ACTIVITIES
Welcome to the ultimate guide to Heavy Hitters Pride parties and events!
We are extremely pleased to welcome The Hiton Hotel Southwest as both the presenting sponsor and the official hotel of the Heavy Hitters Pride weekend.
The Education & Outreach committee partners with other local, national and global LGBT organizations to provide education and resources for issues pertinent to Heavy Hitters and the LGBT community. If your passion lies in these areas and you would like to help, please volunteer!
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
The main objective of the Entertainment committee is to secure entertainment for our annual Pride Week. Volunteers on this committee get exposure to both local and national entertainers. Tasks include hospitality, travel arrangements and accommodations, contracts and venue arrangements.
It’s a huge task, and we’d love to have your help!
ENTERTAINMENT
The Events committee organizes, promotes and facilitates Heavy Hitters Pride events throughout the year. Events can range from fundraisers to charities, from block parties to awareness activities, and everything in between. Volunteering with the Events committee is a great way to get, and stay, connected with the LGBT community in Houston!
EVENTS
The PR / Communications committee communicates directly with the press and membership through a variety of mediums, including print, digital and broadcast. If you have writing skills or a background in media and would like to help in those areas, then this committee is for you!
PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
The Membership committee helps to organize and track Hevy Hitters Pride membership, and makes an effort to grow our numbers through membership drives and promotions. Our community is diverse, and helping with the Membership team allows for broader exposure to all our members’ great qualities, personalities and talents. We would love to have you involved!
MEMBERSHIP
The Volunteers committee helps to connect volunteers (like you!) to the various committee chairs based on what your interests are. If you would like to volunteer, you can submit your volunteer form using the Volunteer Now! button at the bottom of any page on our site!
VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in helping out with OKC Pride throughout the year, or with any specific committee or event, click the Volunteer button to send us your info!