Pride festivals in Los Angeles are vibrant, inclusive celebrations that honor the LGBTQ+ community’s history, culture, and ongoing fight for equality. Held annually, Pride festivals in L.A. feature colorful parades, live music, art installations, and community events across the city. L.A.’s Pride festivals start in May and continue through August, so there’s always a cool Pride party happening around L.A. in the summer.
L.A.’s many Pride festivals draws thousands of attendees from all backgrounds, creating a joyful and empowering space that promotes love, acceptance, and visibility. Thanks to its incredible mix of diverse events and big-name performers, L.A. Pride festivals have become some of the most iconic and influential Pride celebrations in the country.
Long Beach Pride
Sadly, this year’s event has been cancelled. Long Beach Pride is one of California’s biggest LGBTQ+ events, attracting more than 80,000 people each year for its lively parade and festival. The 43nd annual celebration, themed “The Power of Community,” was held May 16-17, 2026 at Marina Green Park with live music, drag shows, and a variety of vendors.
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WeHo Pride is West Hollywood’s iconic LGBTQ+ celebration, running from May 22 to June 7, 2026. Spanning over a month of parades, festivals, and cultural events, it stands as one of the largest and most vibrant Pride celebrations in the world.
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LA Pride
LA Pride is one of the largest and most iconic Pride celebrations in the country, bringing together thousands of people to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Held each June, it features a vibrant parade, live music, community events, and cultural programming across L.A., especially in Hollywood.
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Venice Pride
Venice Pride is a lively, free celebration held annually at Venice Beach that honors the LGBTQ+ community with music, vendors, and fun for all ages. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and features a vibrant block party and after-party that brings together locals and visitors to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion.
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SaMo Pride
SaMo Pride is Santa Monica’s official month-long LGBTQ+ celebration, packed with events throughout June. The festivities culminate on at the end of the month with a lively celebration spanning the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place, and Main Street. The event features live music, family activities, local vendors, and community resources for all ages.
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Los Angeles Black Pride
Los Angeles Black Pride is a yearly celebration that centers and uplifts the Black LGBTQ+ community with a weekend full of energy, joy, and connection. Taking place during July 2026, this year’s “Unleash Your Superower” theme brings together pool parties, drag brunches, and cultural events that celebrate identity, resilience, and pride.
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DTLA Proud
DTLA Proud is a yearly LGBTQ+ festival in Downtown L.A. that honors the vibrant queer community with music, art, and culture. Typically held in August in Pershing Square, the festival includes live shows, a pop-up water park, food trucks, and a marketplace featuring more than 40 queer-owned vendors.
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