HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Rocket City Pride, an advocacy event for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community is set for Sunday at Huntsville' Roundhouse Depot.

Last year's Rocket City Pride drew about 1,000 people to Huntsville's Big Spring Park. (Photo contributed by GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services)

This is the second year for the event. It was held the same weekend last year at Big Spring Park and drew 800 to 1,000 people, said entertainment coordinator Terry Dixon.

"We're looking for a least one and half to two times that this year," he said.

Activities begin at 1 p.m. with speakers and DJs, and a parade scheduled to roll out of the Roundhouse at 5 p.m.

The parade will cover three blocks, heading south from Historic Huntsville Depot Roundhouse on Jefferson Street, then turning left on Clinton Avenue, left again on Washington Street and left on Monroe Street back to the Roundhouse.

Some of the speakers represent religious organizations, including Spirit of the Cross Church in Huntsville.

The free event is hosted by GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services Inc. The Huntsville-based organization was founded in 2009 and to engage in effective advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.

"We are committed to ensuring the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of youth and young adults struggling due to sexual orientation or gender identity issues," GLBT's press release states.

Rocket City Pride on Sunday will feature speakers, DJs and live performers. (Photo contributed by GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services)

Events schedule:

1 p.m. - Various local speakers, choirs, DJ Sweet T and live musicians

5 p.m. - Pride parade starts from the Roundhouse

7 p.m. - Main event performances at Roundhouse

8:20 p.m. - DJ Sir Paul

8:50 p.m. - Final performances