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.
Here’s a full guide to the 7 Pride festivals in Los Angeles:
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Long Beach Pride
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 42nd annual celebration, themed “The Power of Community,” was held May 17–18, 2025 at Marina Green Park with live music, drag shows, and a variety of vendors.
🎉 Long Beach Pride 2025 Main Events:
- Teen Pride (May 16)
- A free, all-ages party at Marina Green Park with DJs, drag bingo, food, and giveaways for LGBTQ+ teens.
- Pride Festival (May 17–18)
- Two days of music, drag shows, food, vendors, and community fun at Marina Green Park.
- Pride Parade (May 18)
- A lively parade along Ocean Boulevard featuring colorful floats, music, and local groups.
- Pride Run (May 18)
- A 5K and 10K run/walk along the beach, plus a kids’ fun run, raising funds for LGBTQ+ causes.
🏳️🌈More info here: Long Beach Pride
WeHo Pride
WeHo Pride is West Hollywood’s iconic LGBTQ+ celebration, running from May 22 to June 30, 2025. 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.
🎉WeHo Pride 2025 Main Events:
- WeHo Pride Arts Festival (May 23 – May 25)
- A celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity featuring visual art, dance, performance, and literary arts across multiple West Hollywood venues.
- It’s Where I Belong Drag Exhibit (Now until June 29)
- The exhibition is a love letter to all the queer trailblazers who paved the way for drag as we know it today and who’ve made WeHo a global drag and queer capital. Get all the info here!
- Friday Night at OUTLOUD (May 30)
- A free outdoor concert at West Hollywood Park kicking off the weekend, headlined by Maren Morris and featuring special guest performances.
- The Traitors Pop-Up (May 31)
- Emmy Award-winning TV host Alan Cumming is bringing his NYC experience Club Cumming to West Hollywood with a new pop up. Get the full details here!
- Women’s Freedom Festival (May 31)
- Showcasing LGBTQ+ and BIPOC women, non-binary musicians, comedians, poets, and activists in a vibrant cultural event.
- Dyke March (May 31)
- An empowering march along Santa Monica Boulevard promoting lesbian visibility, solidarity, and community pride.
- OUTLOUD Music Festival (May 31 – June 1)
- A ticketed, high-energy music festival celebrating queer artists with performances by Lizzo, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, and more.
- WeHo Pride Street Fair (May 31 – June 1)
- A free, family-friendly fair featuring live entertainment, diverse vendors, and community activities along Santa Monica Boulevard.
- WeHo Pride Parade (June 1)
- The colorful grand finale parade with floats, performances, and celebrity guests, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride through the streets of West Hollywood.
🏳️🌈More info here: WeHo Pride
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.
🎉LA Pride 2025 Main Events:
- LA Pride in the Park (June 7)
- A large-scale, ticketed music festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park, featuring major headlining artists, DJs, food vendors, and performances celebrating LGBTQ+ culture.
- LA Pride Parade (June 8)
- A vibrant, inclusive parade along Hollywood Boulevard starting at 11 AM, showcasing floats, community organizations, celebrities, and this year’s Grand Marshals: Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells, and TrinoxAdam.
- LA Pride Village (June 8)
- A free street fair in Hollywood featuring live performances on two stages, over 90 vendors and exhibitors, food trucks, bars, and interactive experiences—all open to the public.
🏳️🌈More info here: LA Pride
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 7, 2025 and features a vibrant block party and after-party that brings together locals and visitors to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion.
🎉Venice Pride 2025 Main Events:
- Venice Pride Festival (March 8)
A family-friendly daytime celebration in Venice, Florida, featuring live entertainment, community booths, and the beloved Pride Pet Parade. - Venice Pride Block Party (June 7)
A free, all-ages street party at Venice Beach with live DJ sets, a queer marketplace, food trucks, and a vibrant community vibe. - GayWatch After Party (June 7)
The official after-party at Baja Cantina with guest DJs, dancing, and late-night fun in a festive beachside setting.
🏳️🌈More info here: Venice Pride
SaMo Pride
SaMo Pride is Santa Monica’s official month-long LGBTQ+ celebration, packed with events throughout June. The festivities culminate on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 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.
🎉 SaMo Pride 2025 Main Events:
- Pride on the Promenade (June 21, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Live musical performances, interactive games, a curated LGBTQ+ business marketplace, and community resources along the Third Street Promenade. Enjoy an expanded Entertainment Zone with responsibly served beverages.
- Pride at the Pier Beach Sporting Experience (June 21, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Mini tournaments featuring kickball, dodgeball, soccer, football, volleyball, tennis, and cornhole with music, food, and drinks near the Santa Monica Pier.
- Pride at the Pier Beach Volleyball (June 21, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Open-format beach volleyball hosted by Pride Point Volleyball, welcoming all skill levels near the Santa Monica Pier.
- Pride Disco & Kid Zone (June 21, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Family-friendly silent disco and inclusive craft activities in partnership with Cayton Children’s Museum at Santa Monica Place, plus the Lanterns of Love display.
- Pride on the Pier Dance Party (June 22)
- A high-energy dance party on the Santa Monica Pier celebrating community and supporting local LGBTQ+ organizations.
🏳️🌈More info here: SaMo Pride
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 2025, this year’s “#FutureForward” theme brings together pool parties, drag brunches, and cultural events that celebrate identity, resilience, and pride.
🎉 Los Angeles Black Pride 2025 Main Events:
- BLACK FRIDAY Kickoff Celebration (July 4)
- Opening night at The Abbey with top DJs and good vibes. Free with RSVP.
- BLQ MKT + Block Party (July 5)
- Daytime event at Catch One with queer vendors, food, and live DJs.
- LA Black Pride Main Event (July 5)
- The flagship party of the weekend with performances and special guests.
- KIKI Ball Brunch & Fundraiser (July 6)
- Brunch meets ballroom culture at Beaches Tropicana to support the community.
- SOUL Sunday LA Black Pride Finale (July 6)
- The weekend wraps up with DJs and dancing at Beaches Tropicana.
🏳️🌈More info here: Los Angeles Black Pride
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.
🎉DTLA Proud 2025 Main Events:
- DTLA Proud Festival (August 24 – August 25)
- A two-day celebration in Pershing Square featuring live music, performances, and fun activities for the whole community.
- SummerTramp (During the festival weekend)
- A lively party experience with DJs, dancing, and a unique above-ground pool setup to keep the energy high.
- DTLA Proud Marketplace (August 24 – August 25)
- A vibrant market showcasing over 40 queer-owned vendors offering everything from art to fashion and more.
- Community Booths and Art Installations (August 24 – August 25)
- Interactive spaces highlighting local LGBTQ+ organizations, resources, and creative art displays.
🏳️🌈More info here: DTLA Proud