In 1995, Derick Miles and the late Clifford Hunter eventually took the event from being a single day into what is now one of the Nation’s Top Pride Destinations sharing the spotlight with Sizzle Miami, Atlanta Pride, and DC Black Pride.įlyers, television, and magazines are the weapons of choice when it comes to tying what's going on in the world to HoustonSplash. A group of friends came together to throw a celebration on the beach, and a tradition was born. Eventually, more and more of the LGBT community joined in the event. Splash was originally celebrated as the opening day of Galveston Beach a popular Texas beach about 45 minutes outside of Houston. Houston Splash is the driving force behind Houston’s annual Black Gay Pride Celebration taking place during the month of May for over 19 years now. Partnering two organizations dedicated to the mental, health, financial, and emotional progression of LGBT people of color. and Houston Splash to join together made logical sense. Loud Inc.’s mission is to improve the cultural, environment, medical and social health of gay men, lesbian and transgender people of African descent through a variety of programs and services. is a Texas based Non-profit 501 C (3) community based organization. Houston Splash is hosted by Derick Miles, Sean Dawson along with Loud Inc. Ever year Houston Splash hosts more than 7,500 guests from varying segments of the LGBT community. Houston Splash caters to African-American and Latino LGBT men and women from across the country. Houston Splash is a premiere urban LGBT event for the Southern United States.