What an honor!


WOW! As a mom, an advocate, and an ally, I’m incredibly honored and humbled to be named the Pride Houston 2026 Ally Grand Marshal!

On June 6, I'll be at the front of the Pride parade with friends and supporters and the other Grand Marshals, doing my best parade wave!

Thank you to Pride Houston 365, my fellow nominees, everyone who participated in the voting process, and Houston’s LGBTQ+ community, in particular the transgender community.

You’ve graciously welcomed me into your spaces and allowed me to work alongside you. It’s a privilege.

This award is for the parents of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive kids who can’t be loud and proud allies.

For the thousands of families in Houston and Texas whose support for their trans kids has been silenced by our current political landscape.

I hope you’ll join me in continuing the fight for transgender rights, equality, and liberation.

Trans rights are human rights!


Heads up:

Be on the lookout for a special email on Sunday. Something big is coming, and I don't want you to miss it!

Mandy Giles
Founder and CEO
Parents of Trans Youth

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