2025 Winter Explosion Sponsors
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.
Houston has one of the largest and most visible gay communities in the country, a fact that often surprises outsiders who think of Texas as being quite conservative.
During the days leading up to Heavy Hitters Pride, you can attend a number of related parties and gatherings.
The purpose of the meet and greet would be to encourage the attendees to meet each other and establish a bond while fellowshipping. It also serves as the first impression/opinion of the Heavy Hitters Pride.
Location: Host Hotel
Hilton Southwest Hotel
6780 Southwest Fwy,
Houston, TX 77074
OPENING RECEPTION
Meet and Greet
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Friday, July 31, 2015
Celebrate Heavy Hitters Pride 2015
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Celebrate Heavy Hitters Pride 2015
Heavy Hitters
EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Hosted by MSociety & TMG
Seminars on Confidence and Respect. These seminar series will conduct challenging thought processes, intense discussion, and bonding over communication. This will be an invigorating experience that will engage like-minded and expansive minds alike. Every facet of heftier gay men lifestyle will be tackled in these discussions: panel, roundtable and a speaker series.
Location: Montrose Center
401 Branard Street
Houston, TX 77006
ALL WHITE BRUNCH
Food, Friends & Networking
11:00AM - 1:00PM
The purpose of the pool party is to have fun in the sun and encourage attendees to love the skin they're in. It also gives everyone a chance to be free and show skin and not be ridiculed because of their size.
Location: Host Hotel
Hilton Southwest Hotel
6780 Southwest Fwy,
Houston, TX 77074
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SPOKEN WORD EXPLOSION
Closing Reception
8:00PM - 12AM
Food, Friends, Fun in the Sun
POOL PARTY
4:00PM - 9:00PM
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Celebrate with Heavy Hitters Pride 2015
As Heavy Hitters Pride weekend kicks off, come and witness the conclusion of Heavy Hitters Pride with Exotic entertainment from all over the country. Something for everyone’s taste, we GUARANTEE you won’t be disappointed. This will be a TRUE HEAVY HITTER event.
Location: Club Oz
5322 Glenmont Drive
Houston, TX 77081
EXOTIC REVEW
Something for everyone
10:00PM until
This execlusive private event is for 'Registered VIP Pass Holders ONLY.
Heavy Hittters
VIP PRIVATE PARTY
10:00PM unitil
As Heavy Hitters Pride weekend comes to a close, come and witness the conclusion of Heavy Hitters Pride with Exotic entertainment from all over the country. Something for everyone’s taste, we GUARANTEE you won’t be disappointed. This will be a TRUE HEAVY HITTER event
Location: Club Oz
5322 Glenmont Drive
Houston, TX 77081
Come Network with your fellow brothers and build lasting connections. Feed your bodies and your soul with brunch and friends. As we develop and build bonds it’s important to nourish the body. We have planned a lavish ALL WHITE BRUNCH just for that.
Location: Club Oz
5322 Glenmont Drive
Houston, TX 77081
