Pride in Los Angeles is back again this June! It’s the best time to celebrate, honor, and advocate for our diverse queer community, all month and beyond. From witnessing powerful conversations to partying hard at live concerts and parades, this list is full of fabulous ways to celebrate pride in Los Angeles!
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When is L.A. Pride in 2025?
L.A. Pride is back on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with a lively block party on Hollywood Boulevard, the same day the L.A. Pride Parade will march through Hollywood. Keep in mind that L.A. Pride in the Park, the concert typically held at L.A. State Historic Park in recent years, won’t be happening this time around.
When is the Pride Parade in L.A. this 2025?
The L.A. Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, June 8, in Hollywood (the historic site of the world’s first permitted gay parade in 1970), kicking off at 11am along Hollywood Boulevard, Highland Avenue, and Cahuenga Boulevard.
This year’s grand marshals include Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells, and TrinoxAdam. After the parade, the celebration continues with the mid-day Parade Block Party, featuring live entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of food and drinks along Hollywood Boulevard.
When is WeHo Pride?
WeHo Pride spans from late May through June, but the main attraction is OUTLOUD, a weekend-long music festival happening May 30 to June 1, the same weekend as the WeHo Pride Parade. For more details, check out our complete guide to WeHo Pride.
Who is performing at WeHo Pride 2025?
With a star-studded lineup, OUTLOUD Music Festival lincludes Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras, Honey Dijon, and Remi Wolf. The festival will also feature performances by Shygirl, Pabllo Vittar, Rebecca Black, Empress Of, Tommy Genesis, Sasha Colby, Alyssa Edwards, Corook, and many others.
Best events to celebrate pride in Los Angeles
Now that you know the basics of the rainbow month in L.A., it’s time to dive into the main events and things to do during Pride Month in 2025
Pride Is Universal at Universal Studios
LA Pride’s epic after-hours party is back at Universal Studios Hollywood! With your Pride Is Universal ticket, enter the park at 4pm with General Admission or at 2pm with VIP Universal Express. Enjoy the park during public hours, then stay after hours for the exclusive Pride-only experience. The night features multiple DJs, dance areas, cash bars, 14 Universal characters, enhanced lighting, and open rides, attractions, retail stores, and select restaurants with shorter lines!
📆 When: June 8, 2025 – 9PM-2AM
📍 Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
LGBTQ Night at Cinespia
Hollywood Forever Cemetery comes to life in this dazzling, over-the-top cinematic spectacle full of neon, drama, and unforgettable moments: the annual Pride screening of the movie Showgirls, tihs year in it’s 30th Anniversary!
📆 When: June 14, 2025 – 7:15PM
📍 Location: 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Dare to be Powerful
The Outwords Archive (OUTWORDS), an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing LGBTQ+ oral histories, proudly presents Dare to Be Powerful: How LGBTQ+ Elders Transformed California Politics Forever. This engaging panel discussion will highlight the powerful contributions of LGBTQ+ elders who played a pivotal role in shaping California’s political landscape.
📆 When: May 15, 2025. 6:30PM-7:30PM
📍 Location: 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
It’s Where I Belong
Presented as part of the City of West Hollywood’s 40th anniversary celebrations, It’s Where I Belong explores the rich history of drag in West Hollywood. The exhibition showcases rarely-seen materials from ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, along with meaningful contributions from the local community, to tell the story of how drag has shaped and reflected the city’s vibrant culture over the years.
📆 When: May 22- June 29, 2025
📍 Location: 626 N Robertson Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069
LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium
This year’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium will feature the World Series-winning Dodgers facing off against the San Francisco Giants. Before the game, LA Pride will host a lively pre-game DJ party to get the celebration started. The special event ticket package includes admission to the game as well as an exclusive LGBTQ+ Pride Night jersey, making it a memorable experience for fans and supporters alike.
📆 When: June 13, 7:10PM
📍 Location: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Gather with family, friends, and allies at Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite for a memorable and joyful evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring the LGBTQIA+ community. This special event offers a welcoming space where everyone can come together to share in the spirit of pride, support, and inclusivity while enjoying a night filled with entertainment, connection, and meaningful moments.
📆 When: June 16-18, 2025
📍 Location: Disneyland
Pride on the Promenade
Pride on the Promenade returns to Downtown Santa Monica on Saturday, June 21. Enjoy this family-friendly, all-ages celebration filled with live entertainment, interactive games, photo-ready moments and a curated lineup of LGBTQ+ businesses and community organizations. New this year, Pride on the Promenade is part of Downtown Santa Monica’s expanded Entertainment Zone. This newly passed law allows guests to responsibly enjoy beer, wine and cocktails as they stroll Third Street Promenade and enjoy the festivities.
📆 When: Saturday, June 21 from 2 to 7 p.m.
📍 Location: Third Street Promenade
Explore LGBTQIA+ History Through These Iconic L.A. Landmarks
Los Angeles has an extensive history of advocating for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting a culture of inclusivity. This month offers the perfect opportunity to discover this rich and moving legacy through the landmarks that created safe spaces for individuals to express themselves fiercely and fearlessly.
Check out Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells’ new drop-dead funny film
Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells’ Italian getaway takes an ominous turn in their new queer dark comedy, and it’s hilariously chaotic from start to finish. I Don’t Understand You begins as a picture-perfect European getaway, but quickly spirals into a much darker storyline.
With a clever blend of satire, emotional upheaval, and laugh-out-loud moments, this must-see film is a perfect watch on the big screen this June. Get your tickets to I Don’t Understand You here!
Originally written by Sophie Len. Edited by Sarah Nash.