Austin Social Networking Firms Team Up For Pride 2019

AUSTIN, TX — Local social networking companies Chappy and Bumble have teamed up for Austin PRIDE 2019 to feature programming that focuses on the connection needs of the LGBTQIA+ community next week.

Chappy, the social connection app on a mission to end the stereotyping of gay men in dating and friendship, is partnering with its sister app Bumble, the woman-first social networking app with over 65 million users worldwide, to present a number of events throughout the week of Austin PRIDE 2019.

"Both networking platforms will be taking the city by storm with public events including a PRIDE Ride at LOVE Cycling Studio, an after-party featuring an appearance from Drag Performer Alyssa Edwards, and more," officials wrote in a press advisory.

"The inclusion of marginalized communities is foundational for both Chappy and Bumble," Chappy's Head of Brand Sam Dumas said in a prepared statement. "Today more than ever, it's important for us to help people of all genders and orientations make empowering connections in all areas of their lives. We’re looking forward to emphasizing this even more in our hometown during Austin PRIDE 2019, and we’re excited to work with amazing partners who share this same vision.”

To that end, Austin PRIDE programming includes the following:

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7

Bumble and Chappy PRIDE Ride at LOVE Cycling Studio

Location: LOVE Cycling Studio (507 Pressler St #900, Austin, TX 78703)

Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bumble and Chappy have joined forces with LOVE Cycling Studio, an indoor cycling studio with the only music video wall in Texas, to present a PRIDE Ride to kick off Austin PRIDE 2019.
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, LOVE cyclists attending the 7 p.m. class with Instructor Bryan Gonzales will receive complimentary Bumble and Chappy merchandise, perfect to wear for Austin PRIDE, when they show their Bumble or Chappy profile at the front desk.

Cyclists will also receive a voucher for a complimentary ride, eligible at a subsequent visit. The 45-minute indoor cycling session will consist of an intense cardio workout set to popular music videos featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, with a brief focus on arms with free-weights.

Guests are encouraged to mix and mingle with a post-class happy hour featuring complimentary cocktails. FIX Vodka is a new high-alkaline vodka made in Austin, and will be on site featuring their recently released high-alkaline vodka shaken with cold-pressed juices from Juiceland. Those interested in booking the PRIDE Ride class are encouraged to do so via the website here.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10

Bumble and Chappy: Austin PRIDE Parade

Location: Fiesta Gardens (Congress Ave between 11th and 4th street)

Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

"The 2019 Austin PRIDE Festival and Parade will take over Austin at Fiesta Gardens," officials wrote. "With over 400,000 attending in 2018, this year will be even bigger!"

Bumble and Chappy will be marching in the Austin PRIDE Parade to showcase their solidarity within the LGBTQIA+ community. Both social networking apps aim to empower and help people of all genders and orientations make authentic connections in all areas of their lives.

Chappy After-Party ft. Alyssa Edwards

Location: Cedar Street Courtyard (208 W 4th St suite c, Austin, TX 78701)
Time: 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Celebrations don’t have to end with the Austin PRIDE March. Chappy will host one of the biggest events of the weekend with an After-Party at Cedar Street Courtyard, located in the heart of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ social scene. Those interested in attending must show their Chappy profile upon entering the venue.

Image courtesy of Chappy.

Guests are encouraged to dance into the after-hours with a live DJ while sipping on drinks provided by Chappy. In addition to complimentary makeovers provided by Drag Queens, American drag performer and contestant on Season 5 and All Stars 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race Alyssa Edwards will also be making an appearance.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11

Chappy and inLieu: PRIDE Pool Party

Location: East Austin Hotel (1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX)

Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join Chappy and inLieu at the East Austin Hotel and unwind by the pool with signature cocktails, complimentary merchandise, drag performances and more. Drink tickets will be provided for those who show their Chappy profile upon entry.

There will be a suggested donation at the door, and proceeds will go towards a local LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organization via the inLieu app, which allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing gifts and at the same time makes donating fast, easy and social.

Chappy is owned and operated by Bumble, with operations run primarily out of Bumble's HQ in Austin. Similar to Bumble, Chappy is a mission-based social connection app that is dedicated to providing gay men a safe, judgement free space for meaningful connections.

Chappy is available for free in the App Store and Google Play in US, UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland.

Photo courtesy of Chappy.

About Chappy

Launched in 2017, Chappy is a social connection app on a mission to end the stereotyping of gay men in dating and friendship, one connection at a time. Chappy is driven to create a kinder world, and that starts from within the constellation of the gay community. Chappy’s new Date Mode and Friend Mode will allow users to create their own terms and explore a digital universe of safer, more accountable connections. Chappy is built and owned by magic.lab, the family of dating and social networking companies founded by Andrey Andreev. For additional information about Chappy, visit ChappyApp.com or, see our Facebook page at Facebook.com/ChappyApp, follow us on Twitter,Twitter.com/ChappyApp, find us on and on Instagram,Instagram.com/ChappyApp or see our press section,ChappyApp.com/Press.

About Bumble

Bumble, the women-first social networking platform, founded by CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, is a subsidiary of MagicLab, the group of dating apps founded by Andrey Andreev (also including Badoo, Lumen and Chappy.) Bumble is built and owned by MagicLab and its founding team. With over 65 million users, Bumble connects people across dating, friendship and professional networking. No matter the type of relationship, women make the first move on Bumble. Bumble recognizes the importance of relationships and how crucial they are to a healthy, happy life.

They've built their platform around kindness, respect, and equality – and their users play an important part in that. Bumble holds its users accountable for their actions and has zero tolerance for hate, aggression or bullying. Bumble is available in 150 countries. Since 2014, Bumble has facilitated over a billion women-led first moves and over ten billion messages sent. Bumble is free and available in the App Store and Google Play.